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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Smoked Ancho Chile Skillet Brownie Recipe
Why This Recipe Works Baking over the indirect heat avoids scorching the bottom of the brownies and mimics the heating environment of an oven. Folding a portion of the chopped bittersweet chocolate into the batter just before baking gives the chewy brownies gooey pockets of melted chocolate when enjoyed warm. Adding wood to the coals…
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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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Our Favorite Recipes of 2021
This year started off the same way last year ended, but eventually, there was a return to some of the joys of pre-pandemic life (though admittedly, some of that seems to be fading away once again). For the Serious Eats team, that meant a fully masked and vaccinated return to the test and studio kitchens,…
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How to grab a Cricut sale bargain
If you’re into craft and you love personalisation, you must have heard of Cricut. So what better time to invest than when they’re on sale? And if you’re looking to invest in a Cricut, we’ve found some good deals from Amazon Prime Day and other sites on machines, bundles and materials. Cricut digital cutting machines…
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The Most Popular Serious Eats Recipes of 2022
Every year, Serious Eats publishes a slate of recipes which we think are exciting, informative, rigorously tested, and which expand on the work we’ve been doing for well over a decade now. But after we release our work into the universe, it’s up to you, the reader, to visit the site, cook those recipes, and…
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14 best rug making kits for beginners
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. ROCKY&CHAO Alpaca Rug Making Kit ROCKY&CHAO Alpaca Rug Making Kit No Drama Llama! One of the cutest rug kits we’ve come across, this colourful alpaca latch hook rug kit comes with everything you need, including a mesh canvas and pre-cut yarn. ROCKY&CHAO…
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