Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
Free yoga mat bag sewing pattern
Arrive to your next class cool, calm and collected with Leanne Garrity's effortless yoga mat bag sewing pattern.
How to sew a wash bag
This handy wash bag will accompany you on all of your travels – or simply use it as a make up bag! Find out how to sew a wash bag with our expert tutorial
How to make a passport cover
Snazz up your passport with Leanne Garrity's free Liberty passport cover pattern!
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
What colours do you mix to make black? Paint theroy explained!
Add shadow and drama to your painting with the colour black. Follow our easy guide to mixing your own black for your next artistic flourish.
What colours make orange? Here's how to mix the perfect shade of orange
Create warmth and atmosphere in your next painting with the colour orange. We show you how to make different shades of orange by mixing together yellow and red.
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
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Build your dream autumn capsule wardrobe with these easy steps
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.
Want to make your own blanket? Find out all about blanket yarn and discover a range of free knitting and crochet blanket patterns
Choose the best blanket yarn for your next knitting or crochet project with our guide on what to buy, what to make and how to care for it.
40+ beginner crochet projects you'll want to start right away
Whether you're a complete crochet beginner or are looking to start your first crochet project, you'll find loads of inspiration in our list of easy crochet projects!
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Love Embroidery Templates
If you're a Love Embroidery 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.