It was love at first stitch when Sara Davey tried embroidery. “As an adult I’ve always been quite into crafting,” she says. “I started with knitting and crochet, a good 15 years ago now ...

And they sound perfect if you’re looking for alternative ideas for a Christmas meet-up with friends. “It’s me plus up to 10 people. I always start off with a 15-minute introduction to embroidery, so ...