Celtic Dog Cushion
The distinctive geometric shapes and swirling patterns of Celtic art have remained popular through many generations. This magnificent cushion captures a sense of history with its traditional Celtic interlacing designs and half-hidden hounds, inspired by those from Lindisfarne. The Lindisfarne Gospels were painted around 700AD in an abbey found in Northumberland by Irish monks.

Lasting Impressions
Using just one chart and Zweigart's woollen Aida, you can work this scarf in two wonderful versions - the first in delicate Pulledwork and the secoand with Caron Impressions threads in warm, soft beiges. Whichever you choose, this elegant scarf will add a real sense of style to your winter wardrobe!

Springtime Blooms
With its strong patterns and colours, this collection of flowers is full of the joys of spring. Cross stitched on dark green Aida, the pinks and mauves of Crocus, Grape Hyacinth and Cyclamen blooms make a striking contrast, while the pure white of Snowflake flowers (larger and taller than Snowdrops) add a delicate touch.

Lakes, Trees and Skies
The most dramatic sceneryy of the British Isles is celebrated in this collection of miniature landscapes. Inspired by the mountains and lakes of Cumbria and those in Wales, Scotland and Ireland, the pictures will delight all lovers of nature and the outdoor life. Try them in Cross stitch with lots of subtle shading or in Blackwork for a totally different look.

Country Toadstools part 2
These wonderful toadstools can all be found in British grass and woodlands. In the second of our two-part series we have the domed Common Ink Cap and the flat, shell-like Oyster Mushroom.
The main picture, stitched on evenweave, has an optional Blackwork background representing wintry skeleton leaves. The individual toadstools are stitched on Aida and are designed to fit oval or rectangular cards.

Lagartera Embroidery
From a small town in Spain where embroidery is very much a part of life comes a form of stitching that is at least 500 years old. It predates the era of Spanish Blackwork but connects a little in style and is still worked today in its traditional forms and colours.
Like Hardanger embroidery in Norway, the style of the motifs was influenced by those from other countries and fashion of the time. moorish complex patterns with their own influences from as far away as Persia and even India are to be found, resulting in a style that, like Hardanger, Lagartera has made its own.