Our contributors – all leaders in their field – are known for their imagination and they’ve outdone themselves in this issue.

Whether patchwork, embroidery or decorative painting is your obsession, we have breathtaking projects to get those creative juices flowing! And with designs to suit all skill levels – not to mention a regular expert how-to walking you through specialist techniques – you’re sure to be busily crafting away in no time.

We adore Anne Curry’s advanced project Grapes on Special – it’s our cover quilt this month – and are charmed by Marianne Roberts’ fresh idea for vintage patchwork blocks. Tracey Lee captures the dignity and beauty of the iris on canvas while Bev Tully’s sweet apricot roses are bound to prove popular.

That’s just a small taste of what’s on offer – pick up the magazine to find out more!