Sew simple

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

This month, revamp your home with floral prints across wallpaper, soft furnishings and tableware, learn freehand machine embroidery and shop for the perfect indoor planter

Stitch your own fluffy friend

■ Pattern sheet x 1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Main fabric: Sizes 6-16: 2m x 145cm wide. Size 18-30: 3m x 145cm wide. ■ Ribbing fabric (optional): 20cm x 115cm wide (for neckband). ■ Bal

YOU WILL NEED ■ A few pairs of old jeans ■ Lining fabric: 20x40in ■ Webbing: 64in, 15/8in wide ■ Denim sewing machine needle ■ Ruler (or quilting square) ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ S

Crochet a vibrant sleeve to protect your next good read