Never let anyone tell you that having a creative hobby isn't good for you.
Now more than ever, I think it's importance for us to take time to be creative and enjoy the calming process it have have.

Here's how to make my DIY felt holly leaf garland. Step by step simple instructions plus free pdf and svg templates for easy cutting are here craftwithcartwright.co.uk/diy-felt-hol...

Christmas crafting has begun! Let me know do you prefer this 3d felt christmas tree plain or decorated?

If you post your cross stitch work on social media, how do you feel about people immediately asking where did you get the pattern from? Do you want a compliment first? Or if they're asking for the pattern, is that compliment enough?

2025 was the year I wanted to make my own clothes. I didn't make everything I wanted and there were some awful projects in between, but there is nothing better than getting complimented on something you're wearing and telling them you made it!

Do you craft more for yourself or for gifts at this time of year. Or are you like me and enjoy the process of making but then do nothing with the finished thing?

What's your favourite way to use scraps of Aida from past projects? I cannot be the only one that saves all these tiny bits of fabric when I finish a project. I try and be as zero waste as possible, so I want to find some ways for using these up rather than them going in the bin.

Want to have a go at embroidery? Running stitch is the most basic of stitches and the perfect starting point.

Stuck inside on a rainy day? This embroidered ikea clock is the perfect 10 minute diy craft.

Small business owners. How are you coping with the demands of trying to be all places 'on the internet' at once?

Can we please drop the terms 'granny crafts' and 'old lady crafts'

I am confused.
Is cross stitch popular? I would like to think that it never went out of fashion.
Is it because the materials are harder to get hold of?
What do we need to do to get cross stitch seen as 'on trend'

If you haven't bought this and you are into sewing your own clothes. You really do need a big roll of tracing paper. It has been such a life saver when I want to make the free patterns that come with magazines, which are printed on both sides of one sheet.

What is the best piece of your ever been given for crafting? Mine has to be you don't have to be good at it, you just need to enjoy it. #crafts #advice

How to thread the bobbin on your sewing machine #sewing

FFO stands for "Fully Finished Object." In cross stitch, this refers to a project that has not only been stitched but has also been turned into a final, usable or displayable piece. #ffo #crossstitch

26 ways to display your finished cross stitch. From egg cosies to jewellery, banners to door hangers. Try these new ways to display your completed embroidery. #crossstitch