Vest and Slipover Knitting Patterns

This time of year I don’t have it in me to knit (or, most of the time, to wear) a full sweater, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still get cold from time to time. Having lots of vests and … Read More...

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Blackwork Projects for Spring

If blackwork sometimes feels a little formal or wintry, spring is the season that softens it beautifully. Floral motifs, fresh color palettes, delicate ornaments, and garden-inspired details give blackwork a lighter feel while still keeping all that lovely geometric structure … Read More...

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‘We didn’t want to be preachy’: David Attenborough’s unexpected new show – which might enrage cat lovers

The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with his top tips

Whenever David Attenborough speaks, the world listens – so his latest BBC programme, which heralds the broadcaster’s 100th birthday, is bound to attract attention.

Secret Garden, which features five different UK gardens, might not be what people normally expect from Attenborough, says the show’s series producer, Bill Markham, as “there’s no lions and tigers”.

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FREE Carrot Illustrator Effect to Add to Fonts and Images

Use this fun FREE Carrot effect in Illustrator to change any font or simple line image into a carrot inspiration for Spring and Easter designs. This plug in will easily customize your titles, text, numbers and shapes by adding a … Read More...

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Dark Cross Stitch for Cthulhu Fans

I have a random collection of links to cross stitch websites that I sometimes look through when I’m looking for things to share with you. I’ve been hitting them up more often lately because I’m trying to share more free … Read More...

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Shirley Cargill obituary

My mother, Shirley Cargill, who has died aged 89, made a name for herself by creating beautiful surroundings at her large family homes in Norfolk: first at Alby Hall near Cromer and then at Elsing Hall near Dereham.

The interiors she created in both places were bold, original and constantly evolving, while for their gardens she favoured a romantic and instinctive style, filling the grounds with roses and championing the wild self-seeding style that is now widely favoured.

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Soft Bunny Toy ITH Design – Etsy Pattern Review

If you like supporting Etsy designers, this one is a sweet example of the kind of practical seasonal project small embroidery shops do so well. The Machine Embroidery In The Hoop Design Soft Bunny Toy from BabyEmbroideryShop is a digital … Read More...

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