Zoe Williams
Launch Editor, Gathered.how
Zoe launched Gathered.how as editor in 2019. A keen crafter, quilter and sewist, she has worked with the UK’s best-selling craft magazines – from Today’s Quilter to Love Patchwork & Quilting, Simply Sewing and The World of Cross Stitching. With over a decade of craft publishing experience under her belt, she loves crafting with her kids and curling up on the sofa with a spot of hand patchwork. Zoe has previously written for radiotimes.com, Simply Knitting and The World of Cross Stitching and was previously Deputy Editor of Papercraft inspirations magazine. She has guest-lectured at Bath Spa University. She’s a keen quilter with 5 projects in progress at any one time and another 12 or so planned. Specialist skills include hand modelling for YouTube craft tutorials and fabric foraging (she has an inbuilt radar for local haberdasheries and community craft gatherings).
Recent articles by Zoe Williams
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.
Free Karma strip quilt pattern – turn pre-cut fabrics into a beautiful quilt
Grab some handy pre-cuts and whip up a batch of classic quilt units for a colourful finish with Natalie Santini's maximalist strip quilt pattern
10 of the best quilting rulers 2025: our guide to the must-have speciality kit
With so many acrylic quilting rulers out there, it can be tricky picking which ones you need for your patchwork. Luckily we've done the research for you with this guide to the must-have speciality quilting rulers to add to your kit.
Guide to quilt sizes: How big should your quilt be?
Get the perfect fit for every quilt you make with our guide to common quilt sizes
How to do free motion quilting for beginners
Learn how to do free motion quilting for beginners and have fun stitching your own beautiful designs!
How much fabric do I need for a quilt?
Never run out of fabric mid-quilt again! We're here to show you how to work out how much fabric you need. We've put together a simple guide for how to calculate fabric yardage for quilts, including handy standard quilt sizes chart to guide you and inches to cm conversion charts
Best rotary cutters for fabric, quilting and dressmaking 2025
Make light work out of cutting your fabric – saving you valuable time to enjoy the sewing! Rotary cutters are a quilter's best friend and will change your sewing life forever. Seriously! Here's why we love them and where you can stock up your stash.
25 of the cutest baby quilt patterns
Welcome new arrivals with one of these easy baby quilt patterns! Perfect for tiny tots and toddlers.
14 of the best Hexagon Quilt Patterns
We're crushing hard on hexie quilts, so we've rounded up this quilt gallery of some of our favourite hexagon quilt patterns to inspire you!
Quilting for beginners: your go-to guide!
Get ready to make your first quilt – no previous sewing skills needed! Learn the ropes with our beginners guide to quilting and you'll be hooked in no time.
7 of the best baby cross stitch patterns and kits
Celebrate the birth of a baby boy or girl with one of these adorable cross stitch patterns for babies, including baby cross stitch birth samplers, bibs and nursery decor.
What is DK yarn (double knitting) and where can you buy it?
Hooray for DK yarn! This all-rounder is an essential part of our knitting stash. Read all about what is double knitting yarn and what to use it for!
Make your own Christmas wreath with foraged foliage
Create this beautiful winter wreath for your home with our Christmas wreath making workshop from the Flower Appreciation Society, including video guide and step-by-step tutorial.
How to make fake snow
Discover three simple methods for how to make fake snow at home – whatever the season – using some store cupboard staples.
The best Christmas quilt patterns to make this holiday season!
'Tis the season to make the merriest of quilts! We've gathered up these favourite Christmas quilt patterns and downloads for you to sew for the holiday season.
18 clever ways to recycle and reuse your Christmas cards
Try these easy, eco-friendly ways to reuse your old Christmas cards. Why throw away your old cards when you can give them a new lease of life by upcycling them?
22 Easy Christmas cake decorating ideas
Get ready for the highlight of our baking year. Find your new favourite way of decorating your Christmas cake with these merry and bright decorating and icing ideas
Celebrate the holy holiday with these Hanukkah crafts for kids!
This coming Sunday marks the start of Hanukkah – the Jewish Festival of Lights. We're rounding up our favourite craft projects to celebrate.
These 75+ easy Christmas crafts for kids are perfect for keeping little ones entertained over the festive season
Looking for Christmas crafts for kids of all ages? Put the ho ho ho into your kids' Christmas crafts from decorations to gifts, cards, kits and keepsakes!
Enjoy cosy autumn crafting with 100 free craft projects and patterns
Need some crafty inspiration, or maybe you just fancy trying something new? We're got a huge range of tried and tested patterns for beginner-friendly makes that don't need many supplies to get crafting.
15 DIY school supplies to get you ready for the classroom
From easy-sew school supplies to me-made pencil cases and gym bags, get ready for the new school year with our favourite back to school craft ideas to make in just an evening or two.
Keep the little ones entertained with these 58 easy Halloween crafts for kids!
Boo! Put the handmade into Halloween with these fun ideas for trick or treat-worthy craft projects. We've got Halloween crafts for toddlers through to teenagers!
How to do bubble painting
Get ready to make colour magic! Bubble painting is the ultimate messy play activity – it's cheap, easy to set up and children love it. We're here to show you how it's done.
Our favourite Halloween quilting patterns for a frightfully fun make
Yup, the spookiest of holidays is just around the corner, so we've rounded up some fun Halloween quilts to get you into the trick or treat spirit!
