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The Great British Sewing Bee 2025: Creativity and colour on display in Art Week!
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 is back! Discover all the latest news about the series, when it's on, and where to watch.
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10 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2025
Looking to find the best Brother embroidery machine for your needs? Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
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!
What can I sew in 30 minutes? 5 beginner projects to make tonight
Find your next quick sewing project with our 30 minute makes.
15 kids sewing patterns that you can make as a beginner
Looking for easy sewing projects for children? Discover our pick of beginner-friendly patterns perfect for making something special they'll love to wear or play with.
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
Granny Square Day 2025
Our favourite crochet holiday returns with Granny Square Day 2025 on 15th August!
Why your mindset is the secret to staying young, according to a longevity coach
With so much anti-ageing advice around, could it be as easy as simply ‘thinking’ ourselves younger? This longevity coach believes it is.
The real reason you have dark circles (and what actually works to treat them)
Are you struggling with dark circles around your eyes? Experts share how to banish them for good.
This deadly condition is almost symptomless – here's how to find out if you have it
Only a quick test will let you know whether your diet is deadly
Experts reveal the one vitamin deficiency that could be draining your energy
Are you getting enough Vitamin B12? A B12 deficiency can spell disaster for your energy, skin and nervous system. Here’s how to get more into your system.
The next big beauty breakthrough won’t come from a syringe – it’ll come from AI
Forget Botox and fillers, your next tweakment could be out of this world.
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
Always wanted to sew? This adorable star wall hanging is the perfect project to start with, even for complete beginners!
Transform your wall into a starry sky with Anna Alicia's super-easy and stash-busting wall hanging tutorial.
Boo! Best Halloween fabrics
Dive into some spooky sewing with our round-up of the best places to buy Halloween fabric by the yard, metre and fat quarter!
Rather be stylish than scary? Try something different with these 15 women's Halloween costumes
Stand out from the conventional costumes with these women's Halloween fancy dress ideas.
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
Try our easy pumpkin drawing tutorial this Halloween
Spooky season is here! Get in the mood by creating your own Halloween pumpkin drawing with our easy step-by-step tutorial
Create a spooky scene with this haunted house drawing tutorial
Grab a pencil and master this easy haunted house drawing! Follow our step-by-step tutorial or download the completed version for your free haunted house colouring page
The complete guide to shading techniques
Shading is the quickest way to breathe life into your drawings. Shade like a pro with our clever tricks and techniques
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
Keeps kids entertained during spooky season with these 17 Halloween rock painting ideas to make at home
Try some of these Halloween rock painting ideas to get creative this October.
18 Plant pot painting ideas
Give your plant pots a makeover with these fab free plant pot painting ideas!
Perfect your paintings with the best acrylic paint brushes
Make your art shine by choosing the best brushes for acrylic painting. Find the right paint brushes for you with our detailed guide!
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How to build an autumn capsule wardrobe with Gudrun Sjödén
Discover how to build a sustainable capsule wardrobe for the autumn season. We’ll show you how a few handpicked garments are all you need to create a versatile collection.
10 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2025
Looking to find the best Brother embroidery machine for your needs? Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
40 things to make with a granny square
Not sure what to do with granny squares? Then check out our favourite granny square projects – from cosy footwear to vintage kitchen chic.
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 2025
Take your love for LEGO to the next level with any of these amazing Lego Technic kits!
Get creative with 40 of the best craft kits for adults in 2025
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
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!
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.
How to crochet for beginners guide
Want to learn how to crochet for beginners? We'll take you through the basics and beyond in our learn to crochet guide!
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
Move over air fryers! This is the gadget you really need in your kitchen
Take the hassle out of cooking and make delicious family meals every night of the week with the Laura Ashley 3.5L slow cooker
Caydo M1 Pro electric yarn winder review
I tried out the Caydo electric yarn winder and it’s a game changer for unwinding yarn skeins.
DMC Eco Vita 360 Wool Thread Review
Explore DMC’s newest naturally dyed organic wool thread range – Eco Vita 360! Read on to find out how it performed in our expert review.
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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.
Say hi to the latest issue of Love Patchwork & Quilting
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
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.