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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
THIS IS A MAGICAL TIME OF YEAR TO TREAT SOMEONE YOU LOVE AND THAT INCLUDES SPOILING YOURSELF! BRING JOY WITH HANDCRAFTED GIFTS THIS SEASON.
CROWNING GLORY
ADD A FESTIVE FLOURISH WITH OUR COLOURFUL STARBURST TREE TOPPER
'THANK YOU, OMA' BLACK FOREST CAKE
BAKE A SHOWSTOPPER WITH THIS DELICIOUSLY DECADENT CHERRY CAKE THAT IS PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION
5 MINUTES WITH...EMMA CAMPBELL
Textile Design graduate Emma's fun and experimental Eclectic Curiosity collection at New Designers 2022 won her a Mollie Sustainable Fashion Award.
A TIME TO TREASURE
Use this magical, sparkly time of year to nurture beart-warming, wow moments you'll always cherish
MERRY AND BRIGHT
CREATE COLOURFUL DECORATIONS FOR YOUR TREE IN A FEW EASY STEPS
DECK THE HALLS
WHETHER YOUR FESTIVE STYLE IS TRADITIONAL, COLOURFUL OR FRESH, LET THESE SPARKLY IDEAS BE YOUR GUIDING LIGHT THIS SEASON
From sheep to sweater
Shepherd and designer Katie Allen produces beautiful knitwear using wool from her own flock, as Janine Sterland discovers
The setting of fleece
Graeme Bethune explains how the health of his sheep at this time of year is critical for the growth of good wool
Yarn choice
Create gorgeous knits for your winter wardrobe with our pick of six colourful wool, alpaca and silk blends
Great reads
KNITTED GIFTS FOR ALL SEASONS | Create charming gifts for friends and family with this collection of accessories, garments and homewares
Spice up your Xmas!
Create cookie-style Christmas cards that are full of flavour, with backstitch icing and festive gingerbread
Your EXCLUSIVE gift!
Send a loved one warm winter wishes with Durene Jones’ modern florals our stitch kit for you!
Pet of the month
We know you're huge fans of pets, so have us design a cross stitch of a beloved animal!
Rainbow brights
Make Christmas greetings filled with happy vibes this festive season using all the colours of the rainbow
It’s show time!
Kids will love helping to make these puppets with you almost as much as playing with them
PATTERN REVIEW
Each month in our pattern review column, readers share their unique style with a gorgeous garment make!
Baa-rilliant Christmas!
Get all wrapped up with Shaun the Sheep and prepare the family for a festive stitching treat
Fiona’s focus - TEACHING CHILDREN TO STITCH
Sharing your cross stitch hobby with little ones can be incredibly rewarding here are some handy tips to help you find the next generation of stitchers!
CHANGEMAKERS
There's no denying that the garment industry is doing damage to our planet, but the powerful forces behind the Zero Waste Design Collective are working hard to make a difference
I AM PAN
The Pan top from I AM Patterns' Goddess collection can be sewn in wovens or knits for a comfortable and versatile basic
THE RITA DRESS
Sew a midi- or maxi-length wrap dress to style for party season with the Rita Dress - an easy-sew design for dreamy lightweight fabrics
STITCH upcycle
Jazz up an old pair of jeans with a stitched pocket edge! Mollie Johanson shows us how to add a subtle pop of colour to any trouser
Soldian Scarf
This classic textured scarf is knitted using undyed shades of organic Shetland wool
HANDMADE TRIBUTE
Friendship, community and the memory of a good friend - Robert Sexton's favourite make is close to his heart
TO THE RESCUE!
Children can be the star of their own action-adventure story with Kirsty Hartley's mask and cape set the perfect gift this Christmas!
Winter wonderland
A year in the life of a tree is now complete with this final wintry part of our stunning nature series
WHEN TWO BECOME ONE
Portia Lawrie shows us how to upcycle jumpers to make a new winter wardrobe staple
STITCHER STYLE
Designed to bring a sense of peace, calm and a little bit of joy, Jacob de Graaf's neo-folk samplers are modern-day classics inspired by stitches of yesteryear
Crystal colour
No one is as cool as this colourful penguin pal stitched in a multitude of frosty wintry shades