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Emma Leith’s fabric and yarn combo makes adding detail easy. Pick a floral print and you’re already halfway there! ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (3050), 1 b

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A lot of us turn to craft to help us relax after a long day, to unwind and feel productive in making something we can display in our homes, give as gifts or just because. Cross stitch has many benefit