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Decoration

Meet the artists and makers putting their local craft heritage back on the map

The UK has an extraordinary history of craftsmanship, but many of those traditions are close to disappearing. Luckily there are talented craftspeople whose work speaks to their hometown heritage
Summer living

Tess Newall’s guide to pressing flowers for a charming framed display

One of our favourite artists, Tess Newall is an expert at creating beautiful crafts at home. Here she shares her helpful guide to pressing flowers so you can give it a try this summer
Decoration

Quilting: why it's the perfect craft to take up

With a diverse history in both decoration and domestic economy, quilting is a creative craft that will also keep you warm 
Decoration

Simple, fun interiors craft projects to try with your kids this summer

With the summer holidays in full swing and nary a classroom nor textbook in sight 'til September, it can be difficult to know how exactly to keep your children occupied day after day. Fiona McKenzie Johnston has devised four clever interiors projects to stave off boredom – and get your children excited about design
Decoration

What to do with pressed flowers

In an extract from The Modern Flower Press, the new book by Melissa Richardson and Amy Fielding of JamJar Flowers, we discover some charming craft projects using pressed flowers
Decoration

Christmas craft ideas to try this weekend

The Christmas countdown has begun, and what better way to pass the time 'til the big day than getting creative with some festive crafts?
Decoration

Pottery is the it-hobby for 2023: here's where to find the best classes

Whether you're a wizard at the wheel or simply a clay novice, there is little better than being creative and creating your own ceramics. We've rounded up London's best studios to practise next year's trendiest hobby
shopping

The five best sewing machines to make do and mend with

A sewing machine will become your constant companion in your sewing projects, so having one that suits your needs is imperative
Craft, Design & Industry

Why weaving is the craft of the moment

More and more contemporary makers are taking an interest in weaving as an art form, and as a year of pandemic restrictions has made us all more interested in crafts to do at home, we take a look at the courses you can join to get started
Easter

How to make an Easter tree

Bonnie Robinson presents a step-by-step guide to making an Easter tree - a charming craft project to delight children and adults alike