In our June issue (253), we've gone mad for patterns and Springtime motifs - so it seemed only fitting to combine the two into a glorious set of bird cards.

You'll find our little winged friends have been designed to fit inside our specially designed polka dot apertures but don't worry, we've done all the hard work for you.

Click here to download the free backing papers, then simply print them out, stick onto card, cut the aperture away and mount your stitching. Easy peasy!

You'll find the four patterns and full instructions on p77 of our June issue, on sale 16th May...