Arts & Crafts
13 space crafts to make your little ones’ creativity blast off
Encourage your little ones to shoot for the stars with these fantastic space crafts for kids. With projects catering to a range of ages, you’re sure to find the perfect craft for your child’s skill level.
How to paint air dry clay: Make a rainbow trinket dish with us!
Which paint should you be using on your air dry clay creations? Find out how to paint air dry clay with our easy-to-follow guide!
50+ fun arts and crafts to do at home
Try these easy arts and crafts ideas to make at home and keep kids entertained while helping them tap into their creativity.
DMC Vintage Wooden Chest thread storage review
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.
How to use air dry clay
Air-dry clay is ideal for pottery, jewellery or making embellishments, without the need for a kiln or pottery wheel! In this article, learn how to stamp onto air-dry clay and make this air-dry clay dish.
What's new?
The World of Cross Stitching 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.
How to make paper daffodils
Make your own host of golden paper daffodils and say hello to spring!
How to make an origami hummingbird
Create a stunning paper hummingbird with just a few simple folds; we have a full set of easy-to-follow origami instructions, so you can make your very own!
41 mason jar crafts for spring, summer, autumn and winter
The crafting possibilities are endless with mason jars! We've gathered a whole collection of mason jar crafts that are perfect for every season to help you get creative.
Interior Design Masters 2025: Alan Carr reenacting the YMCA and a youth hostel transformation!
Interior Design Masters is back for 2025! Discover everything you need to know about the latest series with our handy TV guide.
Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
25 watercolor techniques every painter should use
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
How to blend oil pastels for smooth, professional results
Blending oil pastels like a pro will help you take your drawings to the next level! Discover all the different ways to blend your oil pastels
Discover how to draw a bird with these simple steps
Learn how to draw this adorable garden bird, with our in-depth, easy-to-follow tutorial. We've split each section into manageable steps, so you can draw along at your own speed.
Calligraphy
Discover free calligraphy alphabets, fonts easy calligraphy projects and learn how to do calligraphy with our top tips from the pros.
Tom’s Studio Original Flourish Oblique Calligraphy Pen review
Whether you're new to calligraphy or you've been practising for years, you'll love writing with this beautifully crafted tool.
Discover why a new generation are finding calm with calligraphy
Katie Antoniou meets the modern makers calling calligraphy their therapy
Moden Calligraphy download: Chocolate wrapper
Practice perfect small calligraphy lettering with personalised chocolate bars – they'd make great wedding favours
Craft TV
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025: This year’s winner revealed!
The Great Pottery Throw Down is back on screens with a new series! Find out when, where and how to watch it with our guide.
The Landscape Artist of the Year final will be at this iconic Wonder of the World…
Landscape Artist of the Year is back on screens for its tenth series. Here's what we know so far
'That was truly special, we didn't expect to hear that at all' – The Repair Shop on the Road hits Scotland!
Our favourite show has returned to our screens with a surprising twist… here's everything you need to know about The Repair Shop on the Road.
Jewellery Making
How to make seed bead bracelets
This tutorial completes our Egyptian jewellery set - how to make seed bead bracelets!
How to make rainbow earrings
Learn how to make these colourful cluster rainbow earrings with our free step-by-step tutorial!
How to make a lace necklace
Our gorgeous lace necklace offers an easy update for summer wardrobes that style-conscious customers will find hard to resist!
Macramé
40+ beautiful free macrame patterns to make today
Fall in love with the art of macrame using our free macrame patterns round up. There's everything from homeware to fashion so get your rope at the ready - it's time to knot!
How to make a Christmas macrame star
Give your Christmas decorations an extra edge with this fabulously fringed macrame star project by Isabella Strambio!
25 macrame Christmas decorations to make this year
Make this December the most handmade one yet with these beautiful macrame Christmas decorations!
Weaving
Discover the art of basket weaving for beginners
Discover the art of beautiful basket weaving with expert Tabara N'Diaye. She'll show you all her top basket weaving supplies, kits and techniques. It's the go-to basket weaving for beginner's guide!
The Anatomy of a Weaving Loom
Artist and maker Natalie Novak of Combed Thunder shares her top weaving tips and takes us through the anatomy of a weaving loom IG-style
How to weave and DIY loom tutorial
Learn how to weave and make a DIY loom with this step by step tutorial.