In our perennially popular British issue, we enjoy a brisk autumn stroll through London and cozy cuisine from the cottage table, discover the bookish delights of Hay-on-Wye, and explore the charms of English interior design. Inspiration abounds as we follow in the footsteps of writers from the Romantic period and wander the gardens of Coton - Page 5

I am forever drawn to handmade objects. They have been a part of my life since, well, always. From the rag doll my mum made when I was little (who I treated with a lack of due care I suspect. on looking back),

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Nicki Franklin on Instagram: "Prepping for the next few weeks including a lovely day of stitching at @layfamilyyarn - think we're going to work on lavender honey as lots of stitches to practise and beautiful colours to play with. Kit will be made available in small numbers after the class 💕💕💕"

Nicki Franklin | This gingerbread house design that I worked on for my online class is now finished and the tutorial video has been uploaded! If you aren't… | Instagram

Sue-ann Tilby on Instagram: "The Potting Shed by @nickifranklin_needlework The most beautiful and enjoyable images to stitch. I absolutely loved having this to stitch throughout the year. I’ve made a linen book to keep my stitcheries in to protect and display. It feels so good to have completed this project. Now on to the next one 🤭♥️🤭 #nickifranklin_needlework #thepottingshed #thestitcherypottingshed #embroidery #embroiderersofinstagram #dmcthread #prettystitches #botanicalembroidery…

Nicki Franklin on Instagram: "Teeny tiny pinecones and candy canes make a festive mini kit in The Stitchery Advent Calendar today 😍💕"

The Italian blog Elisabetta Ricami a Mano draws an international following for its splendid examples of hand embroidery. Many readers who visit–enchanted by the extraordinary ability of its talented founder–linger to experience the bliss of her journey with a needle and thread. For needle artist Elisabetta Sforza, of San Bonifacio, Italy, childhood strolls through the