Quilting stylesflora quilts

The traditions of patchwork and quilting go back hundreds of years, though, as with other textiles, few pieces survive many generations, unless an item has been cherished and cared for. Initially, it

Even when it’s cold outside, nothing beats wrapping up in our favourite knits and going for a long walk, soaking in the joys of the great British countryside. Liberty’s new Autumn Woodland fabric coll

You will need ■ Prints, fabrics A – Four (4) fat quarters for A blocks ■ Prints, fabrics B – Four (4) fat quarters for B blocks ■ Dark red fabric – ½yd ■ Background (BKG) – 2½yds ■ Binding – ½yd ■ Bac

The search for still-life subjects led the artist Kate Friend to some of the greatest gardens and gardeners in the country, discovers Tiffany Daneff

Like many of us, I grew up surrounded by fabrics and wool. My mum was a big knitter and I can’t remember a time when she wasn’t sitting in front of the TV without the clickerty clack of her needles. I

A change is as good as a rest, so the saying goes. As well as a relaxing break, travelling to a new destination can spark creativity, and if your holiday takes in a lovely garden or a beautiful landsc