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STITCHING WITH JULIAN

Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, this time being grateful for how cross stitch makes a house a home

Hullo! Moving house is one of life’s great upheavals. It’s a poignant combination of excitement for the future and a tinge of sadness for what’s left behind. I’m currently in the process of moving to a significantly smaller space, and I’m realising how much stuff I’ve accumulated! Some are important and meaningful… others not so much. Now that I’m having to make decisions about what stays and what goes, it’s got me thinking about what really makes a home.

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