Farida Talaat, the cross-stitch and embroidery artist, is a quintessential Dubai girl. Originally from Canada, she has lived in the emirate for over 20 years. She moved to the UAE as a child and ...

Thanks to clever printed stitch guides and carefully thought out instructions, you'd be amazed what you can create as a beginner to embroidery. For as little at £6 you can order your first kit, hoop ...