Create celebration and nature-inspired blocks with these two gorgeous ideas by Kate Eastwood

Sprinkled with a sugary colour palette of pastel pinks, butter yellow and baby blues, this folk art hoop will brighten up your winter days. Let spring in with this illustrative and detailed hoop of sy

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Good enough to eat, Becky Spencer’s selection of tasty treats are ideal for any sweet tooth or budding baker 34 quick-and-easy motifs Becky Spencer’s design inspiration Stitches for every skill level

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ⅝in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. CUTTING OUT 1 From the main

Sew and make these simple decorations to bring a homemade touch to your Christmas decor