Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 9,500+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
Memory Quilts
WOMAN'S WEEKLY
|October 3, 2017
When Roxanne Ellis was on a family holiday, she and her mum went to a quilting museum in York – a visit which launched them on a lifetime of interest in patchwork.
Fast forward to last year, when Roxanne, now 29, and a Councillor in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, came across a shocking statistic that 598 women in the UK were killed by a partner or ex-partner between 2009 and 2015.
This story is from the October 3, 2017 edition of WOMAN'S WEEKLY.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM WOMAN'S WEEKLY
Woman's Weekly
NO-FLY Nordic adventure
Want to avoid the airport? You can still explore Scandinavia on a cruise departing from the UK
3 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
Anyone for ART?
Life drew them together - but things got off to a sketchy start
3 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
A breath of FRESH AIR
As the days become colder and shorter, we'll be at home more. Here's how to make yours healthier
3 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
Cosy CASE
Stitch a quilted cover for your hot-water bottle
2 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
SEEING the way forward
Boost your eye health – decade by decade - and future-proof your vision for years to come with this expert-backed advice
3 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
Marvellous MINCE
Try these filling, affordable dishes made with this everyday staple
3 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
Lighter LOVELIES
Comforting puds with a lower-calorie twist
2 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
Cold weather WORKOUT
Too cold and miserable to be active outdoors? Don't worry – these indoor moves will help keep you fit and well
2 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
Seasonal STORAGE
When summer ends, it's time for the wardrobe swap over. Here's how to pack your clothes away
2 mins
September 30, 2025
Woman's Weekly
Beat the WINTER LURGIES FAST!
Colder temperatures and more time spent indoors means a spike in colds, flu and Covid-19. Here's how to hit back
3 mins
September 30, 2025
Translate
Change font size