Seaside style

Stitch this dress-up set for a little one, with fairy wings, crown and wand in a pretty floral fabric

Keep the seaside summer vibes alive with this cute starfish

■ Yarnsmiths Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/106m) 1 ball of each: Black (3000) Just Purple (3324) White (3040) Carrot (3126) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 24 safety eyes

Step 1 WORK the cross stitch in two strands of stranded cotton and the backstitch in one strand. Step 2 HOLD the heart template from page 64 and the stitching up against a window, then pin the templat

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 ■

We can all agree we have spent our childhood daydreaming about Santa’s workshop, imagining his handy helpers make our toys and wrapping them up with gorgeous ribbons and sparkly paper, making our chil