Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift

Step 1 STITCH the front of the cover – find the centre of one piece of Brittney and start stitching here. Use two strands of stranded cotton for the cross stitch and one for the backstitch and French

For those who enjoy decorating their home seasonally, this pretty in petals flower cushion will be the ideal sofa companion for the spring. The blooming irises are the focal point of the cushion, with

Stitch your own fluffy friend

Knit a spring jumper embellished with pretty crocheted blooms

The perfect jumper for cool kids