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

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 48 high x 3 wide Design size: 9x15.5cm (3½x6⅛in) Stitch time: 6 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. You can use any spare felt from your

Stitch this purrfect doorstop in tweedy fabrics for your home

These cute knitted bees turn a simple nursery blanket into something special

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It’s always a good time to make pretty accessories for your workbox. So, we asked our designers to create a scissor keeper design that had a story behind it as the theme could be seasonal or something