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Here’s a card I made using a dahlia chart by Amanda Gregory from issue 216 (June 2014). I had lots of fun stitching it and adding my own embellishments. There are lots of people I know with big birthdays this year, so I also stitched this design from Faby Reilly’s butterfly stitch masterclass from issue 298 (October 2020). My friend loves butterflies and the colour blue, so it was perfect for her upcoming big birthday. I was really excited to try this design, even though the Rhodes butterfly stitch was a bit tricky– thankfully there was a video to follow!

Kim White, via email

Sue: Well done for mastering a new stitch, Kim – your cards are a triumph!

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he first time I bought your magazine, I fell in love with the mandala elephant in issue 319 (May 2022). I had enough threads for the design, as they belonged to my grandmother and, when she passed away, they ended up in my stash. My grandmother was an amazing woman.I love elephants so I knew right away I had to use

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