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The top crafter shows you how to make a Mother’s Day card

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

One of our favourite illustrators whose pieces we love to turn into cross stitch is Cherelle Brown of KitsCH Noir. This attentive gardener is another one to add to the growing portfolio of Cherelle’s

GH ’s Simon Swift takes up a familial hobby — and with it a familiar habit of not finishing what he started…

These glamorous ladies with their wide brimmed hats and prettified accessories are the ideal way to tell your mum, grandma, aunt and any other special lady on Mother’s Day how chic they are. Designed