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We are all used to creating mitres when finishing a quilt with binding, but here we take a look at why we might choose to have mitred corners on our borders, how to sew a simple mitred border and also

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Egypt is a country overflowing with history, archaeology and landmarks – the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, for example – that have stood the test of time. The writing system they used

GH ’s Simon Swift takes up a familial hobby — and with it a familiar habit of not finishing what he started…

Why homeowners are rediscovering the traditional practice of decorating with tapestries

“This quilt was inspired by an antique quilt. I loved the large-scale Log Cabin blocks and the asymmetrical layout created by having an odd number. I knew that I would love hand quilting this simply a