Sewing and Quilting — Laura Strutt

This sweet bumblebee motif is quick and fun to stitch and because only a few colours of floss are used, it's really striking. Play up the motif by using a bold honeycomb-print cotton to create a really pretty snap-frame purse.

This on-the-go changing mat is so simple to make it's a perfect project for beginner's. Choose your own colours and patterns of fabric to make it personal to you, or to give as a great practical gift for anyone who has a baby or toddler. How to sew an on-the-go changing mat Keep baby clean and fresh with this easy-make changing mat, which uses both ultra-soft toweling and wipe-clean oilcloth to give two changing surfaces that will allow you to deal with whatever life throws at you! The mat can be folded up and secured with snap fasteners, so you...