Essential guide

When it comes to delicate stitching, success begins with your choice of fabric. Lightweight, finely woven fabrics like cotton lawn, viscose, and muslin are ideal for most decorative techniques. They’r

Pintuck detailing adds a modern twist to this functional, farmhouse-inspired design The comfortable criss-cross back straps eliminate neck strain and are adjustable for a comfy fit This apron’s clever

MATERIALS ■ 23cm (91/8”) dark brown fabric (we used Hopi sunflower dye) (Fabric A) ■ 183cm (72”) dark blue fabric (we used indigo dye) (Fabric B) ■ 30.5cm (12”) light blue fabric (we used indigo dye)

Making the best use of fabric scraps, rag rugs may have been born of exigency, but the creativity behind their intricately woven designs knows no bounds, discovers Matthew Dennison

Less hodgepodge, more harmonious composition: these distinctive decorating styles show how to assemble and arrange with cohesion and flair

YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH CUSHION ■ Fabric A: 75x45cm – front and one envelope back ■ Fabric B: 65x45cm – appliqué and one envelope back ■ Bondaweb: 35x35cm ■ Cushion pad: 46cm ■ Paper for the template ■