Welcome to Gathered: Arts and crafts projects, magazines and guides
Welcome to Gathered: Arts and crafts projects, magazines and guides
Here's how to beat chafing, sweating and humidity hair this season
With the gorgeous hot weather comes a whole host of summer beauty problems from chafing to sweating – but we know how to fix it!
Primark’s latest celeb collaboration is here (and all these pieces are under £22!)
We’ve picked our favourite pieces from this must-have summer collection
Do this one thing to lose menopause belly fat, says personal trainer
There’s no quick fix but there are ways you tackle a hormonal expanding waistline
Cringe wedding trends you should avoid, according to wedding planners
Save money and face – leave these common faux pas in the past
The easy craft kits parents are using to get kids off screens this summer
Stress-free crafts to keep your kids occupied
The relationship number rules therapists say can keep love on track
From the 5:1 positivity ratio to the 2-2-2 dating rule – simple number-based habits can help couples stay together
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
The relationship number rules therapists say can keep love on track
From the 5:1 positivity ratio to the 2-2-2 dating rule – simple number-based habits can help couples stay together
The best fruit for constipation
There’s a small green furry fruit that you’ll be very grateful for if you’re bunged up
This is how much water you should actually drink each day, according to doctors
We’ve all heard we should be drinking ‘eight glasses of water a day’, but is that true? We speak to the experts to find out how to tell if we’re missing vital liquid
Here are the 10 mushrooms wellness experts can’t stop talking about
Fungi is everywhere at the moment and there are some serious benefits for you
Make your own quilted jacket – the perfect lightweight layer for spring and summer
Keep warm on cool summer evenings by sewing this beautiful quilted jacket pattern in fresh pastel fabrics
Free crochet sunglasses case pattern
Use this free crochet sunglasses case pattern to keep your shades safe this summer. It's the perfect beginner project!
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
Get a £20 Gathered Shop gift card & save 30% when you subscribe to Simply Sewing magazine
Get a £20 Gathered Shop gift card when you start your Simply Sewing magazine subscription! Offer strictly limited - join our friendly sewing community today and start your sewing journey.
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.
Simply Sewing patterns & templates
If you're a Simply Sewing 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.
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
Top 20 quick drawing tips to make you a better artist
Give your art an instant boost with these easy drawing tricks. Check out our quick drawing tips and get sketching!
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.
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.
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
How to paint with gouache like an artist
Create incredible illustrations and stylish paintings with our how to paint with gouache guide
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
17 easy watercolor leaf painting tutorials
Forget flowers, it's really easy to create stunning watercolor leaf paintings – even if you're new to painting. Learn how to paint beautiful watercolor leaves
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11 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2026
Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
Capture the beauty of spring with natural dyes
Gudrun Sjõdén are embracing and reviving the ancient process of natural dyeing with their new spring collection, Natural Dyes. Learn how the natural dyes they use help both the planet and the wider community.
The Best Brother sewing machines to buy right now
Looking for the perfect sewing machine? We’ve compared 10 of Brother’s best for every task.
Buyers guides and craft supplies
Treat your craft room to some new kit with our expert guides and craft kit round-ups
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.
Your guide to interfacing: what are the different types and why do you need them?
From stiffening pockets and facing waistcoats to keeping your stitches steady, interfacing and stabilisers offer a new dimension to your sewing.
Know your sewing scissors
From cutting out sewing patterns to snipping threads, sewing scissors are one of the hardest-working tools in your kit.
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
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!
Huion Kamvas 22 Plus drawing tablet review
I tested a high quality drawing display tablet from a beginner perspective, so you don't have to. Here's the low down!
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We work with leading designers and experts to bring you the UK's favourite craft titles.
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.
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.
