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How to make an advent calendar embroidery
Start your Christmas crafts and find out how to make an advent calendar embroidery with this lovely design by Anna Alicia with the free template.
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.
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.
Make sweet gingerbread houses with Epson's free printable templates
Celebrate the season in style with these gorgeous gingerbread houses, sponsored by Epson's EcoTank printer range
Have a creative Christmas with 2024's best Christmas knitting & crochet kits
Hooks and needles at the ready – DIY your decorations this Christmas with our favourite Christmas knitting kits and Christmas crochet kits!
24 Christmas mantel decor ideas for 2024
Make your mantlepiece the heart of the home with our collection of gorgeous Christmas mantle decor ideas – 24 ideas for 2024!
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
The Great British Bake Off 2024: Semi-Finals Week recap!
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.
WIN a Creative World of Crafts Cross Stitch Kit Bundle worth £30
We've teamed up with Creative World of Crafts to give 9 lucky people the chance of winning a brilliant cross stitch kit bundle worth £30!
WIN a Tilly Rose Among the Wildflowers Book worth £14.99
We've teamed up with Search Press to give 17 lucky people the chance of winning a fantastic Tilly Rose 'Among the Wildflowers' embroidery book worth £14.99!
23 of the best big Lego sets for epic builds in 2024!
The childhood joy of Lego has been supersized with these big Lego sets! Discover over 20 of the best big Lego sets and have fun building your own mini world.
22 living room Christmas decor ideas for 2024
Experiment with style and space this December with our collection of inspiring Christmas living room decor. From quirky Christmas trees to unusual themes, give your living room the festive makeover it deserves!
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.
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
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.
Simply Sewing patterns & templates
If you're a Simply Sewing 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.
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.
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
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
I tried these drawing tablets for beginners and they made me fall in love with art all over again
Want to move into digital drawing and painting? Here’s our pick of the best drawing tablets for beginners
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.
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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!
Subscribe to Simply Crochet and get a Sirdar Festival Dolls Calendar yarn pack, worth up to £87.50!
Find all the best offers and options for your Simply Crochet magazine subscription here! Try something new and receive Simply Crochet direct to your door with fab crochet gifts every month.