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How to make a poinsettia wreath
Welcome visitors and show off your crafty skills with this fabulous paper poinsettia wreath!
12 days of Gathered is back!
Fancy an exclusive Christmas present? Gathered's 12 Days of Christmas is back and is bringing you 12 gorgeous gifts for you to make.
Craft and go! Enjoy the ultimate textile holiday
Plan ahead for 2025 with the trip of a lifetime exploring new cultures, crafts and traditions
Black Friday yarn sales to stock up your stash
Don't miss out on Black Friday yarn deals and Cyber Monday yarn sales for 2024 - the perfect time to grab some bargain yarn!
Etsy Black Friday 2024: best deals and offers
Looking for a unique gift for a loved one, and want to show your support for small businesses? Browse our favourite Etsy Black Friday deals, and save on your Christmas shopping this year.
Fold your own quilted Christmas bell ornament!
Cut, sew and fold your own quilted Christmas decorations with Lynne Edwards’ Christmas bell tutorial.
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
Who won The Great British Bake Off 2024? Find out here...
The Great British Bake Off is back for a new series and there's already been plenty of amazing moments! Discover our favourite best bits and funniest moments.
Living room colour trends for 2025: From colour drenching to the rise of mushroom grey
Choosing a colour theme is an important decision when decorating your home, you need to think about what feeling you want to create in your space. Let’s take a look at what’s trending for 2025.
WIN a Sew-it-All Stitching Bundle worth over £50
We've teamed up with Sew-it-All to give 5 lucky people the chance of winning a fantastic bundle of stitching goodies worth over £50!
WIN a Susan Bates PDF Pattern Bundle worth £30
We've teamed up with top cross stitch designer Susan Bates to give 9 lucky people the chance of winning a PDF pattern bundle worth £30!
Cricut Joy Xtra™ smart cutting machine review
The World of Cross Stitching 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.
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
The Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special is back for 2024!
The Great British Sewing Bee is back with a Christmas special 2024! Discover all the latest news about this festive Great British Sewing Bee in our guide.
6 best industrial sewing machines for savvy sewists in 2024
Ready to upgrade your sewing tech? If you're looking to level up your dressmaking or home sewing, you may be asking "What is an industrial sewing machine and do I need to buy one?" We're here to help...
Best rotary cutters for fabric, quilting and dressmaking 2024
Make light work out of cutting your fabric – saving you valuable time to enjoy the sewing! Rotary cutters are a quilter's best friend and will change your sewing life forever. Seriously! Here's why we love them and where you can stock up your stash.
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
10 kids' craft tables to encourage their creativity in 2024
Inspire creative play with a kids' art desk that gives them their very own crafting space – and storage for their favourite craft supplies too.
Best gifts for artists to buy in 2024
Looking for a special gift for the artist in your life? In this guide, discover our pick of the best gifts for artists
Create stunning artwork with the best oil pastels
Oil pastels have a beautifully rich consistency, so they’re a pleasure to draw with. Discover the best oil pastels for beginners and artists of all abilities
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
Brush up on your paint skills in 2024 with 12 online watercolor classes
Watercolor painting is a versatile medium which can be used to produce stunning artwork - here's 12 of the best online classes you can take to become an expert!
Best paint brushes to buy in 2024
Looking for the best paint brushes to improve your artwork? Explore our guide to the best art paintbrushes for acrylic, oil, gouache and watercolour painting
10 of the best oil paints for beginners
Oil paints can be used to create masterpieces, so it’s worth giving them a go! Explore our pick of the best oil paints for beginners
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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 40 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
Swan 800W Retro Stand Mixer Review
Book Review: Huggable Amigurumi by Franziska Pfoser
Looking for your next crafty read? We've reviewed Huggable Amigurumi by Franziska Pfoser – discover what we thought and if it deserves a place on your book shelf!
Sirdar's Good Granny Scarf Crochet Kit Review
We've tried and tested Sirdar's Good Granny Scarf Crochet Kit, read our full review to find out how we rated it!
Discover our magazines
We work with leading designers and experts to bring you the UK's favourite craft titles.
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.
Get a Tilda fabric bundle worth £30 when you subscribe to Simply Sewing magazine!
Tilda fabric bundle when you start your Simply Sewing magazine subscription! Offer strictly limited - join our friendly sewing community today and start your sewing journey.
Subscribe to The Knitter magazine & choose your Knitpro needle set worth up to £50!
Receive beautiful, original patterns from the world’s best designers direct to your door, with an exclusive subscription offer to The Knitter magazine!