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Free crochet skull pattern
Get all ghoulish this Halloween with our skull crochet pattern, complete with instructions to make it a day of the dead skull too!
13 terrifying trunk or treat ideas for Halloween
Move over door to door trick or treaters, this year is all about trunks!
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Halloween tradition and some trunk or treat ideas so you can get involved.
Create charming Christmas quilts with the new Liberty Christmas fabric collection
Start quilting beautiful Christmas quilts with the new Liberty Festive Fair collection. Browse through their 12 festive fabrics and find your perfect print.
30 best Halloween food ideas for a spellbinding party
Whip up a fiendishly delicious feast with these creative Halloween food ideas for adults and kids!
Knit your own Halloween decorations
Decorate your house with these free Halloween knitting patterns by Amanda Berry. Make a cat, bat, witch's hat, and Frankenstein's monster.
How to paint pumpkins
Celebrate Halloween in style or give your home a modern makeover this Autumn with these beautiful DIY painted pumpkins, with photo steps to make 3 designs.
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
The Great British Sewing Bee 2024: The Final
The Great British Sewing Bee is back with a new series for 2024! Discover all the latest news about the Great British Sewing Bee.
WIN Ravensburger Jigsaw Puzzle Bundles worth over £40
We've teamed up with Ravensburger to give 6 lucky people the chance of winning a fantastic jigsaw puzzle bundle worth over £40!
WIN a Bothy Threads Cross Stitch Kit worth £36.99
We've teamed up with Bothy Threads to give 7 lucky people the chance of winning a There’s Snow Place Like Home cross stitch kit worth £36.99!
WIN a Heritage Crafts Christmas Cross Stitch Kit worth over £50
We've teamed up with Heritage Crafts to give 5 lucky people the chance of winning a beautiful Christmas Fairytale Castle cross stitch kit worth over £50!
WIN a Luca-S Christmas Fairy Cross Stitch Kit worth over £20
We've teamed up with Luca-S to give 13 lucky people the chance of winning The Christmas Fairy cross stitch kit worth over £20!
Best glue guns 2023
Searching for a glue gun to use when crafting? We tell you how to make the right choice to you and highlight the best glue gun to buy in 2024
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
Best Black Friday sewing machine deals for 2024
Bag yourself a bargain with our guide to where to find the best Black Friday sewing machine deals | Make savings on Brother, Singer, Janome and more
Simply Sewing Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
How to make a dazzling fabric advent calendar
Whip up this DIY fabric advent calendar to add a home-sewn touch to your countdown to Christmas – there's two free advent calendar sewing pattern to choose from!
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
How to draw a snowman: an easy guide for all ages
Stay warm as you build your very own snowman – no snow required! Kickstart the winter festivities and follow this easy step-by-step tutorial by learning how to draw a snowman.
33 easy Christmas drawings to lift your spirits this festive season
Give yourself a break in the run-up to the big day with a festive sketching session. Settle in with a hot chocolate and try our easy Christmas drawing ideas.
Create festive window art using paint markers
Discover how to use window paint markers to transform your home with your own unique designs this festive season.
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
23 Christmas painting ideas to get you feeling festive
Bring joy into your life with our easy Christmas painting ideas! We’ve got everything from festive wreaths to snowflake painting projects
10 easy pumpkin painting ideas for kids
From ghoulish faces to sugary snow cones, here are our favourite pumpkin painting ideas to keep the kids entertained this Halloween.
How to make black for your paint palette
Add shadow and drama to your painting with the colour black. Follow our easy guide to mixing your own black for your next artistic flourish.
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How to build an autumn capsule wardrobe with Gudrun Sjödén
Discover how to build a sustainable capsule wardrobe for the autumn season. We’ll show you how a few handpicked garments are all you need to create a versatile collection.
10 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2024
Looking to find the best Brother embroidery machine for your needs? Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
40 things to make with a granny square
Not sure what to do with granny squares? Then check out our favourite granny square projects – from cosy footwear to vintage kitchen chic.
Buyers guides and craft supplies
Treat your craft room to some new kit with our expert guides and craft kit round-ups
19 of the best macrame kits
Want to start your macrame journey but not sure where to start? Here's some of the top macrame kits on the market so you can start knotting away.
Best LEGO Technic Kits in 2024
Take your love for LEGO to the next level with any of these amazing Lego Technic kits!
Get creative with 56 of the best craft kits for adults in 2024
Want to pick up a new hobby? Then read on to find an amazing selection of craft kits for adults in a range of different crafts.
Watch our video guides
Try our free tutorials to grow your skills and learn a new craft
How to make a folded fabric star ornament
Whip up Anna Alicia's folded fabric star ornament for your Christmas tree – we're here to show you how!
75+ easy Christmas crafts for kids of all ages
Looking for Christmas crafts for kids of all ages? Put the ho ho ho into your kids' Christmas crafts from decorations to gifts, cards, kits and keepsakes!
30+ Free Granny Square Patterns
Whether you want to learn how to crochet a Granny Square, or something more challenging, here's our collection of free crochet Granny Square patterns!
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
I tested the xTool F1 Ultra laser engraver and was blown away by the technology!
The new xTool F1 Ultra makes laser engraving quick and accessible to both crafters and small businesses
xTool P2 Desktop 55W CO2 Laser Cutter review
We test out the xTool P2 laser cutter – a serious piece of kit for laser cutting and laser engraving enthusiasts!
We tried the best pens for journaling so you can revamp your pencil case for back-to-school
Tired of pens bleeding through and ruining your journal? Read on to discover our tried and tested best pens for journaling!
Discover our magazines
We work with leading designers and experts to bring you the UK's favourite craft titles.
Love Embroidery Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
Love Embroidery Templates
If you're a Love Embroidery reader, bookmark this post and use it to find links to all of our recent issues' patterns and templates for the projects inside our magazine.
Say hi to the latest issue of Love Patchwork & Quilting
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.