Matt Spiers
Digital Assistant, Gathered
Matt Spiers is an artist and founding editor of Gathered.how. What started as a hobby over a decade ago led to Matt developing a passion for crochet (which led to a career with Simply Crochet magazine). Matt now dabbles in all sorts of creative past-times, everything from music production to gardening to whittling – he's an all-round craft master.
Recent articles by Matt Spiers
Four easy ways to create the perfect at-home craft date night
Enjoy some quality time with your partner with a creative craft kit from Pott'd.
Your free sewing and quilting downloads!
Quilting tips and tricks with Handi Quilter
Quilting experts from Handi Quilter tell us their tips and tricks for a better quilting experience.
Free cross stitch flower patterns
Send a cheery note to friends and family with these beautiful cross stitch flower patterns from our brilliant cross stitch designers
These are the 2025 Christmas jumpers you need in your wardrobe this winter!
Whether you're looking to buy online or make it yourself, we've got 10 fabulous Christmas jumpers for you to try this year!
Create a custom DIY advent calendar to fill with personalised presents every day up to Christmas
Get creative this Christmas and create your own special DIY advent calendar this year!
Transform your sleeping space with these master bedroom ideas for 2025
Deciding how to decorate a master bedroom can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you embrace your inner designer with our master bedroom ideas.
Keep kids entertained this autumn with these 10 fun and free hedgehog crafts for kids
No need to go into hibernation, these 10 fun hedgehog crafts will help keep your kids busy this autumn!
It's conker season! Here's 5 creative conker crafts for kids
Wrap up warm and head out for an autumn walk to collect your conkers for these fun craft projects.
The G3 Resin Curing Machine from Resiners lets you create resin masterpieces in a matter of minutes!
I tested this Resiners curing machine and was amazed at how much of a difference it made to my crafting time.
Warm neutral living rooms are the latest home decor trend and are perfect for cosy evenings in
DIY garden ideas that will transform your space (and won't break the bank!)
Find inspiration, cheap backyard makeover ideas and thrifty outside upcycling projects with Gathered
Learn how to draw a gingerbread man with these step by step instructions
You don't need to be an expert baker to enjoy a tasty treat this Christmas – just learn how to draw a gingerbread man instead!
Get pro quality photos with this Brother label printer (and you don't need ink)
Get creative with photo-quality colour labels with this fantastic Brother label printer… with no ink needed!
Lamenting the loss of summer? How to find happiness through creativity during the darkest days of Autumn
Finding inspiration and creativity in autumn and winter can be the key to getting through those gloomy days.
Plan the perfect New Year’s Eve party with these ideas
Host a get-together your friends will remember with these fun New Year party ideas!
From Cambridge graduate to gravy granules: 10 facts about The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman
We all know the eye makeup and that epic fringe, but there's much more to learn about The Traitors Host Claudia Winkleman!
Decorate your home for spooky season with these spine-chilling Halloween decorations
Get ready for spooky season with our scarily good ideas for Halloween decor 2025.
Get ready for Storm Amy – here's what you need in your blackout kit ahead of winter power cuts
Practice your spooky sketching with our how to draw a ghost tutorial
Create your own spooky sketches with our easy ghost drawing tutorial!
Learn how to draw a spider with our simple guide for all ages
Discover how to draw a spider for Halloween with our easy spider drawing tutorial.
Try these laser engraving ideas using the new xTool F1 Ultra engraving machine
Unleash your creativity and ways to develop your craft with these laser cutting ideas.
Start planning your festive decor this weekend with these Christmas decorating ideas
Impress your guests and discover plenty of inspiration for how to decorate for Christmas this year.
Make this DIY fall wreath this weekend (your neighbours will be jealous!)
Use fresh or dried foliage to make a lovely DIY fall wreath to celebrate the change in seasons.
