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MADE IN Monochrome
Add a new craft technique to your repertoire this spring with Nerrisa Pratt's bargello-detail tote bag
WILD HORSES
This colourful train of Dala-inspired horses by Christine Leech will brighten up a little one's bedroom
Pep talk
Find inspiration in Lucy Peltier's motivational embroidered banner
VIBRANT COLOUR AND BOLD PATTERN FILL GERI SAMMUT-ALESSI'S BEAUTIFUL HOME
Geri Sammut-Alessi describes her Milton Keynes home as a 'land of magnolia' when she and husband Andrew first bought it nine years ago. The five-bedroom, new-build house in Milton Keynes was just two years old, and "very uninspiring," Geri says. "It was such a challenge to decorate but we are incredibly proud of the personality and character we've added."
UPCYCLE INSPO
Lucy Djevdet's granny square denim jacket is a fun way to inject some colour into your wardrobe
DO IT UP
Connie Mabbott's simple button embroidery upgrade will revive your favourite wardrobe pieces
COLOURFUL PALETTE
Blooming brights, contrast and oversized patterns are what we are craving this season. We've been inspired by lots of little ways to inject a bit more colour into our every day and make the most of the mood boost.
CUSHION CRUSH
Relish the process of making with Rachel Lawson's abstract punch needle cushion
A WORK IN progress
Put all your other projects on hold while you whip up this versatile craft bag by Mandi Bharij to store them in
ANITA CAMISOLE
Simplicity meets style with the Anita Camisole from Tammy Handmade. Sew an effortlessly chic top with this pattern
CREATING A COMMUNITY
Disabled sewists are revolutionising representation and showing us the importance of inclusion
PATTERN REVIEW
Each issue, Simply Sewing readers share their unique sewing style with a gorgeous garment make!
PATSY OVERALLS
With their relaxed loose fit and call for natural fabrics, Readytosew's Patsy Overalls epitomise casual comfort
THE LULU DRESS
The versatile Lulu Dress will be a wardrobe staple through the spring and summer! Dig out your buttonhole foot and get sewing...
WHY ARE MY ROUND JOINS MESSY?
Brush up on your technique with our simple guide...
Soft elegance
Try this sweet jumper by Elisabeth Davis de Herraiz
Pure and simple
Kate Rowell, also known as Jellybean Junction, shares her secrets for creating simple yet effective designs as she talks about her passion for speedy stitches and rainbow yarns
Pom appeal!
Decorate your door or craft room with a vibrant springtime wreath by Natalie Beard
Spring romance
You'll have all the charm of a garden rose in this ethereal peplum cardi designed by Bowie and George
Four square
Bold colours radiate outwards on Eleonora Tully's cushion
Keep it simple
Use what's already in your stash to whip up rustic hanging baskets by Miranda Heslop
DUCK TALES
Kids can enjoy a wet day out while still staying nice and warm in this duckling cap by Jess Bennett
On the edge
Give your tablecloth a free-spirited finish with this bohemian-style border by Eleonora Tully
Desert Garden
Succulents sprout from this 3D blanket by Kelly Wilson Moore
CROCHET FOR EVERY BODY
We speak to some amazing designers and crafters who are making movements in the crochet industry to include every shape, every size and every body in their wearable patterns
Cowl of the wild
Let unique yarn colour variations shine when you create this easy-to-hook project by Emma Leith
ANN'S JOURNAL ...from the studio
Think C2C is just for afghans? Think again! Ann Brown of Auriol Crochet Designs shares how you can use C2C crochet to make almost anything
Time crunch
There just aren’t enough hours in the day when you’re a sheep farmer and yarn show vendor, as Graeme Bethune discovers
The Acadia Story
The Fibre Co.’s beautiful, heathered blend of fine merino wool, baby alpaca and silk noil is beloved by knitwear designers and knitters
Great reads
If you’re keen to try designing your own shawls, this expert guide will give you all the tools you need to get started