Welcome to Gathered: Arts and crafts projects, magazines and guides
How far do you really need to walk to be healthy?
It’s one of the easiest forms of exercise but it can make a big difference…
Europe’s hottest destinations for 2026
Discover surprising alternative city breaks before everyone else does
11 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2026
Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
Free crochet pancake pattern for Pancake Day!
Here's your very own crochet pancake pattern for Pancake Day – tasty!
Make a cuddly pal with our lamb sewing pattern
Sew a cute new pal for playtime games and bedtime snuggles with Lucy Ward's adorable lamb plushie.
7 unmissable non-fiction books to get excited about
These are some of the best stories that you won’t believe are true
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
Ketosis explained
Is this the quickest way to lose weight?
Simple ways to reverse diabetes
Simple changes can stop this serious condition in its tracks
The house plants that are good for your health
Discover which plants you should absolutely have in your home
Free heart embroidery: sew a heart hoop
Spread the love with this gorgeous heart embroidery pattern designed by the talented Anne Oliver.
Free chicken cross stitch patterns for adorable egg cosies
Get stitching for Easter with these chicken cross stitch patterns and learn how to turn them into cute egg cosies with our tutorial.
How to stitch a felt rabbit
Learn how to stitch a felt rabbit so that you can have a new felt friend in time for Easter.
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
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.
Capture the beauty of spring with natural dyes
Gudrun Sjõdén are embracing and reviving the ancient process of natural dyeing with their new spring collection, Natural Dyes. Learn how the natural dyes they use help both the planet and the wider community.
Choose your official Great British Sewing Bee book worth up to £30 when you subscribe to Simply Sewing magazine
Choose your official Sewing Bee book when you start your Simply Sewing magazine subscription! Offer strictly limited - join our friendly sewing community today and start your sewing journey.
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
Explore your artistic side this Christmas and learn how to draw a reindeer!
Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a reindeer for the Christmas season using colouring pencils.
Find the perfect blender fabric for your quilting projects with the Liberty Emily Belle collection
Versatile and timeless, the Liberty Emily Belle collection is the ultimate companion for quilters. Explore the 42 colourways below and let the collection spark your quilting creativity.
The Doodle Revolution is here and it's incredibly powerful...
Picking up a pen and drawing whatever comes to mind can help you to be more relaxed, focused and creative.
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
Add depth to your artwork with these 25 watercolor techniques
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
How to paint a self portrait
Esther Curtis combines a simple gouache portrait with some words to live by. Find out how to paint a self portrait step by step
17 easy watercolor leaf painting tutorials
Forget flowers, it's really easy to create stunning watercolor leaf paintings – even if you're new to painting. Learn how to paint beautiful watercolor leaves
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11 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2026
Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
Wake up feeling more awake. Simple morning hacks that really work
Small, unexpected habits can help your brain wake up faster
The 7 eco-friendly high street beauty products you need to switch to
These products will do the work to protect the planet without showing the stress on your body
Buyers guides and craft supplies
Treat your craft room to some new kit with our expert guides and craft kit round-ups
Become the next Keith Brymer Jones with 2026's best pottery kits
You don't need a kiln or big budget to try pottery. These pottery kits will give you a ceramics taster in the comfort of your own home.
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.
19 of the best embroidery kits and patterns for beginners
Discover a variety of simple and beginner-friendly embroidery kits and patterns - perfect for starting your journey in embroidery.
Watch our video guides
Try our free tutorials to grow your skills and learn a new craft
Grab some fabric scraps and try a bit of festive origami with our fabulous folded fabric star ornament
Whip up Anna Alicia's folded fabric star ornament for your Christmas tree – we're here to show you how!
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!
Knit to raise funds | Free poppy knitting pattern
Knit a Remembrance Day poppy with our collection of free poppy knitting patterns, including easy designs for beginners
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
5 experts review cross stitch charting software
Discover the best pro-level cross stitch design software, tried and tested by our team of professionals.
Is the Cricut Mug Press worth the price tag? Our expert put it to the test to find out
Can you really make professional-looking, personalised mugs at home using the Cricut Mug press? Here’s our expert opinion on this crafty gadget.
We tried and tested the BenQ e-Reading Desk Lamp review and these were the results...
We put the BenQ e-Reading Desk Lamp to the test to see if it’s the ultimate craft light. Read on to find out how it performed!
Discover our magazines
We work with leading designers and experts to bring you the UK's favourite craft titles.
Love Embroidery 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.
Monthly embroidery inspiration to your door with Love Embroidery magazine - save 20% when you subscribe!
Start your Love Embroidery magazine subscription and enjoy monthly inspiration direct to your door.
Monthly crochet inspiration to your door with Simply Crochet magazine - subscribe and save 20%!
Subscribe today to make great savings on the magazine shop price! Try something new and receive Simply Crochet direct to your door with fab crochet gifts every month.
