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Busy bees

he sound of bees, busily going about their business among the flowers, is a wonderful soundtrack to some relaxing summer stitching. And here are the perfect kits to stitch to their buzzing. ‘You Make Me Happy’, ‘Finding Sunshine’ and ‘Beautiful Friendship’ all picture insect friends at work and play. These three new designs are from Eleanor Teesdale, the latest artist to join Bothy Threads. The finished

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