Perk yourself up with an eye-catching wardrobe refresh from Alison Carpenter-Hughes. Let Alex Vincent Turner create clear and pleasant headspace for you with his dreamy lavender eye pillow. Go gardening with Tanya Haines and find out how to transform silk ribbons into a lush border packed with year-round colour. And reflect how everybody benefits from small acts of kindness with Maggie Gee’s poignant design.

Soak up all the seaside has to offer! Wendy Tompkins bottles a day trip to the beach in ink and stitch. There’s plenty of crewelwork treasure to discover with Alex Law’s Costa Rican turtle. Then immerse yourself in the unexpected twists and turns of Claire Edwards’ embroidery journey. 

But there’s more! Enjoy drama with Italian shading: surrender yourself to this intense couching experience and see a dragon emerge from shimmering metallic threads. Or for a quick fix, make up a chic sunglasses case featuring lots of fun stitches and a tropical design. It’s perfect for summer.

It’s an issue packed with stitching goodness. Get your copy today!