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“Eagles of the Tyrant Collection” To Debut at Long Beach Expo

Once-in-a-lifetime moments have the power to change and enrich minds and lives.

Counterfeit United States Coins Made for Circulation

Coinage exclusive preview of an exciting new book

Knitting with lace, the easy way

There are a few tips and tricks that will make your life a bit easier. It’s a Wrap is a great yarn to start with because it’s on the heavier side of lace, and it has a nice firm twist. If you get a yarn that’s a bit slippery or easily splits, it can be a very technical knit.

Knitting a shrug-yoke top-down seamless tee shirt – part 1

Maybe you’ve never heard of a shrugyoke sweater construction. I’m not sure I’ve heard the name before, but I haven’t seen this type of design before either, so to me this is something new.

Unimaginable drape and comfort in knit designs made with Unity yarn

This 4-fiber yarn is excellent for spring, summer, and fall knits because of the balance it has between wool and plantbased fibers.

Knitting Snowflakes Into A Hat

We talked about stitch definition, it’s only fitting then, to talk about color-work.

It's A Wrap Yarn Enhances Simple Knit And Purl Stitches

When I was originally looking for a pattern to go over,

Kerry Aran Afghan

With its combination of popcorn stitches and cable stitches, this pattern creates a classic blanket that’s perfect for any home, including the popular farmhouse look.

Oversize Run-Around Sweater

Every woman needs a big, slouchy, oh-so-comfy sweater, and this one hits the spot! Throw it on over your favorite jeans or leggings for a stylish look on a cold day.

Crocheting With Self-Striping Yarns

Self-striping yarns are most often those gorgeous, multicolored, centerpull cake skeins that are so popular right now. There are several regularly shaped skeins or balls that have very long striping as well. No matter their shape, they are all absolutely irresistible!

Topps Bringing Back Turkey Red Baseball In 2020

Topps Turkey Red Baseball returns to the hobby in 2020.

Fiona's focus

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR STITCHING, Ready to share your stitching with the world? Learn how to take great photos for social media, selling, sharing with our Letters page and more

Hello, old bean!

Can't stitch without your caffeine-fix? This is the club for you - you'll love it a latte!

Diversity in Stitching

Discover a brilliant new resource that celebrates and promotes diversity in cross stitch

Phizzwhizzing!

Human beans and kindly giants unite to tell the story of Roald Dahl’s Big Friendly Giant in stitches

MAKE IT YOURS...PALLET WOOD ART

The Parker's have amazing bespoke art in their home. Repurpose an old pallet to create your own sign

MOLLIE MEETS ...JO LAMBELL

\"I honestly believe there is a perfect plant for everyone!\"

A balancing act

The new year is the perfect time to redress the balance of your life - but this year, give yourself grace

A NOD TO Spring

FELTED WOOL IS A JOY TO EMBROIDER, AS LORA AVEDIAN SHOWS WITH THIS STYLISH YET SIMPLE TULIP BERET

SKIRT THE ISSUE

Hide any plumbing or unsightly bits and bobs with an easy-sew skirt

WORK OF ART

WITH SIMPLE MIXING AND STIPPLING YOU CAN FLIP AN UNLOVED CABINET, SO IT LOOKS SWEET AS CANDY FLOSS

MAKING WAVES

HANNAH HEYS SHOWS HOW TO TRANSFORM COLOURED YARN AND HESSIAN INTO A PLAYFUL PUNCH-NEEDLE CUSHION

Fun house

THE PARKERS' BOLD VISION AND TENACITY HELPED THEM TRANSFORM A DERELICT GRADE-II LISTED TURKISH BATHS IN HASTINGS INTO THE ULTIMATE FAMILY PLAYGROUND

5 MINUTES WITH...TRISTAN MERRIAM

Inspired by Annie Sloan but with a style all his own, Tristan upcycles quality furniture into gorgeous one-off pieces using paint techniques that he shares in his popular workshops.

COCOA & VANILLA COOKIES

THESE SWIRLED SWEET EASTERN EUROPEAN TREATS ARE KNOWN AS FURSECURI ÎN DOUĂ CULORI

WINTER WONDERLAND

KRISTINA JENSEN'S COLOURFUL, QUIRKY CHRISTMAS DECOR IS INSPIRED BY FAIRY TALES, FAMILY AND FUN

PAPER MACHE LAMPSHADE

Dust off your school craft surprisingly skills for this chic and satisfying DIY

SEASONAL STITCHING

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE FESTIVE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT, THERE'S A KIT HERE FOR EVERYONE

MENDING A BUTTON WITH FLAIR

A loose or missing button is a good excuse to add a decorative, fruity element to your clothes by using this gorgeous embroidery technique - you may even want to remove and restitch them all hickness according to the size of the holes in your button.

all that GLITTERS

'TIS THE SEASON TO SHINE AND THIS EMBELLISHED CHRISTMAS JUMPER BY EMMA CAMPBELL IS THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE YOUR STYLE