Category: Crafts
13 of the best Christmas wreath workshops across the UK
The holiday season is fast approaching, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by booking in to a Christmas wreath workshop? Wreath-making is a fun and rewarding craft that allows you to express your creativity and add a personal touch to your holiday decor. One of the great things about wreath-making…
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How to start fluid painting today
Crafting should be fun – and if there’s one craft that ticks all the boxes for being enjoyable, satisfying, creative and lots of fun, it’s acrylic pouring. Not only are the results incredible, acrylic pouring is an ideal beginner’s craft; you don’t need any prior experience of doing other crafts and even though is uses…
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A Beginners Guide To This Decorative Technique
We’ve found the ultimate craft to try and the good news is it should engage your teens, too – hydro dipping! A craft technique that originated in the US, hydrographic dipping (shorted to hydro printing) is popular with young people as it’s a fun way to personalise their belongings like trainers and mobile phone cases.…
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How to cast off your knitting: Step-by-step video guide
If you’ve finished your knitting project, you’ll need to learn how to cast off. Of all the knitting and crafting techniques, it’s a really easy one. It will only take you five minutes to master casting off, and then you’ll be able to create any knitting pattern you fancy! Follow our step-by-step guide to find…
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10 best sewing boxes to store your stitching essentials
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 1 Hobby Gift Flutterby Heart Applique Sewing Box 1 Hobby Gift Flutterby Heart Applique Sewing Box Credit: Dunelm Inject some fun into your sewing supplies with this cute heart-shaped box. It contains a plastic tray for smaller bits and bobs and a…
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33 cross stitch kits perfect for beginners and improvers
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 1 Emily Peacock Think Happy Thoughts Cross Stitch kit 1 Emily Peacock Think Happy Thoughts Cross Stitch kit Cons We’re big fans of Emily Peacock‘s cross stitch kits they are all vibrant and positive. In this one you can stitch 18 letters…
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Tools, patterns and project ideas
Interest in yarn crafts has seen a big rise in recent months — and bargello is a stunning new one to try, with easy projects and eye-catching results. It’s a form of embroidery and perfect for fans of knitting, crochet and cross stitch. Put simply, bargello is a type of tapestry, layering up lines of…
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Where to find Great British Sewing Bee patterns
We’re always inspired by the range of garments the Sewing Bee stars create during the series and if you’re keen to get involved at home, there are plenty of Sewing Bee patterns available to inspire your next project. For fans of the show looking for Great British Sewing Bee patterns, the pattern challenge from this…
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Best craft scissors for every type of project
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 1 (50) Hemline Petrol Dressmaking Scissors 21.6cm 1 (50) Hemline Petrol Dressmaking Scissors 21.6cm Now 32% OffCredit: Hobbycraft These lovely iridescent scissors are perfect for your sewing projects and will make smooth work of cutting through any fabric. Credit: Not on the…
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Best macramé kits for beginners and intermediate skill
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Prima Prima Make Your Own Boho Macrame Wall Hanging Prima Prima Make Your Own Boho Macrame Wall Hanging Credit: The Works If you’d like to try your hand at macrame but not sure where to start, look no further than this brilliant…
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