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Meet Luke, the winner of The Great British Sewing Bee 2024!
The Sewing Bee 2024 winner has been announced! Read our interview with this year's incredibly talented winner, Luke.
Free summer on the beach patterned papers
Create beautiful cards with our free papers and toppers, with a cool summer beach theme.
Embrace the romance of Scottish landscapes with Liberty’s Postcard from the Highlands fabric range
Channel the beauty of Northern Scotland into every stitch of your next project with Liberty’s Postcard from the Highlands fabric range, new for 2024.
Get stitching with our favourite Sewing Bee patterns
Spotted a pattern on the Great British Sewing Bee that you’d love to make? Check out our Sewing Bee patterns to have a go at making the projects at home!
Handmade gift ideas for teachers
We've scoured the craft world for you to find this collection of quick and easy end of term teacher gifts to make and give.
Make our cute crochet sunflower pattern
Use your amigurumi skills to create a super-cute crochet sunflower to brighten up your home.
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Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
The Great British Sewing Bee 2024: The Final
The Great British Sewing Bee is back with a new series for 2024! Discover all the latest news about the Great British Sewing Bee.
Bake spooky snacks this October with these 13 DIY Halloween treats
From edible spiders to tasty mummies, create deliciously terrifying grub this October with these DIY Halloween treats.
Discover the 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.
Experts guide to the best stamping platforms
Using a stamping platform can help you get the perfect positioning, as well as achieve crisp images when stamping - but which is the best one?
We share our expert advice and give recommendations for the best stamping platform, based on years of crafting experience.
13 of the best sewing kits for kids
Teach mini makers how to sew and introduce them to their new favourite hobby with these fun-packed kids sewing kits!
Record precious memories with 15 of the best scrapbooking kits for 2024!
Document your year with these gorgeous scrapbooking kits!
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
Nurture your child's creativity with the best kids sewing machine in 2024
A child’s first sewing machine will be something they remember forever and will cherish memories of learning to sew with you. Find out what to look for when you shop for childrens sewing machines and discover a few of our favourite models to get kids started
9 of the best mini sewing machines
Small in size but mighty in potential! We've rounded up the best mini sewing machines out there including the best handheld, lightweight and small scale machines.
43 of the best sewing starter kits
Get ready to enhance your sewing stash and discover the essential basic equipment you'll need to start stitching today plus amazing sewing kits for beginners to get you started.
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
Sketch like a pro with the best drawing pencils 2024
Looking to get into pencil drawing? We've found the best drawing pencils for you to try in 2024.
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.
Create swirling art with 11 of the best Spirograph sets 2024
Spirograph is the retro toy that has withstood the test of generations. Discover the best Spirograph sets and get ready to make some nostalgic artwork!
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
Paint masterpieces with best watercolor paper to buy in 2024
Buying the right materials can really improve the quality of your paintings. Discover the best watercolor paper to buy in 2023
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
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
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What is woven fabric and why should you wear it?
Discover why woven fabrics made from linen and cotton are perfect for spring, and add them to your wardrobe with the Spring 2024 collection from Gudrun Sjödén
Discover your new favourite hobby with Creative Spark’s online craft courses
Are you looking to expand your creative repertoire and learn an exciting new skill? Creative Spark has you covered with an amazing line-up of online craft courses
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.
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 56 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 embroider: A complete guide to embroidery for beginners
Discover the ultimate guide to embroidery. Find top tricks and tips on how to embroider with the experts.
Free baby booties crochet pattern
Hook up some teeny tiny shoes for your new arrival with this sweet free baby booties crochet pattern!
Epoxy resin crafts for beginners: how to use resin
We've created a complete guide to resin crafts so you can start making your own. We cover everything from what is epoxy resin to the materials you'll need, tips for where to begin and the best starter kits to try.
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 printer review
If you're looking for professional quality prints, keep reading, because the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has got what it takes.
Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL craft light review
The Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a great choice for on-the-go crafters with a smaller budget
Native Lighting Task Lamp XL craft light review
Serious sewists and keen crafters will love the huge breadth of this extra large craft lamp... find out what else we enjoyed in our review!
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 the New Sewing Bee book when you subscribe to Simply Sewing magazine!
Receive the Brand new Sewing Bee book: Back it Basics when you start your Simply Sewing magazine subscription! Offer strictly limited - join our friendly sewing community today and start your sewing journey.
Simply Crochet magazine - latest issues
Take a look at what's inside the latest issue of Simply Crochet magazine and find out where to buy your copy in the UK and Worldwide.