Craft projects
Christmas Crafts
A simple guide to crafting paper stars for Christmas
Paper stars are the perfect cheap and cheerful decoration. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to make your own this year
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
A step-by-step guide to creating your own marbled print
In an extract from her new book Paper Marbling: Learn in a Weekend, specialist artist Natascha Maksimovic aka Nat Maks guides us through the process of making a print
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
How to craft paper China roses
In an extract from Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers, Sophie Longhurst offers a step-by-step method for creating beautiful flowers from crepe paper and glue
Design Ideas
Quick DIY paint projects to spruce up your interiors
Dust off your coveralls and grab a brush! Here are 30 DIY painting ideas to try this weekend, from patterned fireplaces to brightly coloured floorboards
Gardens
How to make paper cherry blossoms
In an extract from ‘Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers’, we follow a tutorial to create beautiful and ethereal cherry blossoms from crepe paper
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
Paper flowers
How to make paper hellebores
In an extract from ‘Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers’, we follow a tutorial to create beautiful perennial hellebores
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
Decoration
How to craft paper musk roses
In an extract from Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers, Sophie Longhurst offers a step-by-step method for creating beautiful flowers from crepe paper and glue
Decoration
How to make paper peonies
In an extract from A Petal Unfolds, Susan Beech shows us how to make paper peonies that won't die dramatically and will last all summer long
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
Craft projects
A 18th century napkin embroidery pattern to try this Easter weekend
In an extract from 'Jane Austen Embroidery' we learn how to embroider a pretty forget-me-not pattern on a napkin.
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
Staying in
A simple embroidery how-to by Lora Avedian
Artist Lora Avedian's intricate, hand-embroidered cushions and lampshades are serious objects of desire. Here she gives an easy-to-follow embroidery lesson for a simple oak leaf pattern.