Katie Dolan
Digital Editor, Gathered
Katie has worked on Gathered since 2021 and will try her hand at most crafts! She enjoys crochet and embroidery mostly, she particularly loves all things pop culture and a less traditional approach – The Simpsons and Rick & Morty are among her favourites to embroider. When she’s not writing about craft, you can usually find her with a good book or at the cinema.
Recent articles by Katie Dolan
How to keep cats out of the Christmas tree
We love our furry friends, but we don’t want them wreaking havoc on our beautifully decorated Christmas trees! Discover our top tips on how to keep cats out of the Christmas tree.
Have you heard of a burr basket? Christmas basket ideas that everyone will love
Light up your space with the best artificial Christmas trees for 2024
'Tis the season to deck the halls! Discover the best artificial Christmas trees of 2024 in our ultimate guide and make your festive centrepiece truly shine.
24 exciting Christmas party games for the whole family in 2024
Keep the little ones busy over the festive break with our family-friendly (and free) Christmas party games.
Best Cricut™ accessories that you need in 2024
Elevate your craft projects and unleash endless creative possibilities with these Cricut™ accessories.
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.
10 of the best Christmas diamond painting kits
Have a sparkling Christmas this year with these beautiful Christmas diamond painting kits.
Play with clay with these best pottery wheels for kids 2024
Get your little one stuck into the world of pottery! It’s a rich and tactical craft that’s ideal for little hands. Check out our best pottery wheels for kids to get started.
12 best gifts for cross stitchers in 2024 — must-have present ideas for the crafters in your life
Discover these 12 thoughtful gifts for cross stitchers
Small living room ideas that make a big impression
Discover our top tips on utilising your space with these small living room ideas. Think storage solutions, neutral tones and using height to your advantage.
Feel festive with these 21 Christmas embroidery kits 2024
Get that festive feeling with these beautiful Christmas embroidery kits perfect for beginners and to give as gifts.
Mid century modern living room ideas to elevate your space
Discover the beauty of mid century modern with our living room decor ideas. From art to lighting and furniture, you’ll find all the tips to achieve the look.
Start stitching with 2024's best embroidery machines for beginners
Are you ready to buy your first embroidery machine? Get the low down on the best machines for beginners.
Brush up on your painting skills with the best ceramic paints for 2024
Find out how best to paint your ceramic creations with our in-depth guide to ceramic paint.
18 Christmas bedroom decor ideas for a cosy holiday aesthetic
It’s not just the living room that gets the spotlight in our books, brighten up your bedroom with our favourite Christmas bedroom decor ideas.
I tested 3 of the best cheap drawing tablets: digital drawing on a budget in 2024
Are you looking to take your drawing into the digital world? You can still start your journey when on a budget with the best cheap drawing tablets for 2024.
Send festive wishes with these free printable Christmas cards
Got lots of Christmas cards to send this year? Make your cards homemade and low-cost with our free printable Christmas cards!
30 pine cone crafts for Christmas
Grab your pine cones it's time to get making! Get inspired with our amazing pine cone crafts this festive season.
21 DIY outdoor Christmas decorations
Bring some Christmas cheer to your garden and home with these magical DIY outdoor Christmas decorations.
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.
18 Christmas felt crafts for a cosy vibe
We love felt! It's so versatile, easy to use and lots of fun to get creative with. Check out our favourite Christmas felt crafts and get festive!
12 DIY Christmas window ideas to make your home shine
Give your window a festive makeover with these beautiful Christmas window ideas! They'll bring some extra glitter to this year’s decor.
70 most inventive Elf on the Shelf ideas for kids 2024
Elf on the Shelf is back for 2024! What fun will your elves get up to this December? Find our best Elf on the Shelf ideas to inspire you.
50+ Christmas card ideas for a handmade celebration
Who needs shop-bought cards? Not us! Create your very own cards with Gathered's countdown of our favourite easy homemade Christmas card ideas.