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Brrr, its cold outside! We love chilly days - it gives us the perfect excuse to stay indoors and sew. While were dreaming of summer days, theres still plenty of time to refresh your winter wardrobe and switch up your look. Weve rounded up some of our favourite winter sewing patterns for you to stitch during the colder months. Discover cosy coats, elegant blouses, winter dress sewing patterns and much more. Weve included a mixture of free patterns and patterns to buy, so there should be something for everyone here (dont miss the rainbow sweatshirt - its one of our favourites!). The patterns weve chosen are a good mix of projects for beginners and makes for more experienced sewers. There are some great upcycling project to help you give old clothes a new lease of life and turn secondhand garments into something new. If youre not in t...

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Looking for free chunky knitting patterns for babies We dont think youll find anything cuter than this sweet baby duckling bathrobe by Val Pierce. Worked in soft and fluffy chunky fur yarn, this is the only knitting pattern for babies you need to make a special gift that works well for babies of all different sizes, and is so cute and snuggly, bath time will be more enjoyable for everyone. This free chunky knitting pattern for babies is worked using Sirdar Snowflake yarn in Lemon and Tiger colours. This is an older yarn now, so may be hard to find. We suggest using Sirdar Touch yarn in shade Ducky as an alternative for a more bright yellow robe, but feel free to swap in any chunky fur yarn you have in your supplies if you prefer. To see how this compares to American yarn weights if you are an American knitter, see our yarn weight co...

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Glass painting is a fantastic way to upcycle old glassware and give it a new lease of life. Whether youre eager to bring some colour into your decorative homewares, or looking for inspiration for a side hustle, knowing how to paint onto glass can be a useful skill to have. And if you use a template (glass painting stencils) theres no artistic skill required - all you need is a little know-how. In this article, a beginners guide to glass painting, we share our expert knowledge, tips and tricks, as well as a full in-depth step-by-step tutorial with free glass painting stencil, so you can get started on your next craft project. If you can hold a paintbrush, you can learn how to do glass painting. Do you have any glass painting advice Let us know in the comments below! Do you like this article, a begi...

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Dont miss out on this The World of Cross Stitching magazine subscription offe r to receive a book bundle from Emma Congdon, worth over �30, packed with 40 exclusive designs. Every issue will come with a fab cross-stitching gift PLUS youll get FREE delivery direct to your door! All this for just �28.49 every 6 issues, saving 24% on the shop price. But hurry, this is a limited time offer. The World of Cross Stitching magazine subscription is essential for anyone with a passion for cross stitch, whether youre a beginner or advanced. Join our vibrant community of stitchers and youll get over 80 easy-to-follow patterns from your favourite international designers every month, to stitch for yourself or as great gifts. Plus, enjoy expert tips and tutorials, the latest product news, top trends, fab competitions and exciting interviews. So,...

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Start your Simply Sewing magazine subscription today and save 52% on magazine shop price! Enjoy a full year of sewing inspiration from Simply Sewing and save over �68 on magazine shop price over the year! Plus every issue includes at least two paper dressmaking patterns. Whether youre a new sewist or a seasoned pro, a Simply Sewing magazine subscription keeps you inspired with an abundance of fresh ideas with fabric. In every issue we showcase the freshest ideas for sewing everything from stylish homewares to professional-looking plushie toys - plus stylish garments for your wardrobe and clever refashioning ideas to update your existing look. Each of our projects come with full-size templates, step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions, so you can get making straight away. Plus, use the paper dressmaking patterns include...

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Gouache paints are very popular with artists and illustrators and can be used to create beautiful paintings. Gouache paints are opaque and have a flat look when they dry, so they instantly look like illustrations and have a striking graphical look. Gouache is a very forgiving medium, so its ideal for beginners to try. Theyre not too expensive and you can find gouache paint sets in most art shops. Like watercolour paints, theyre water soluble and dry out fairly quickly. Once the first layer is dry, you can paint over the top.These paints can also be used alongside traditional watercolours. Theyre particularly useful for when you want to add white highlights to a watercolour painting - its often more effective than using white watercolour paint. If youre struggling to come up with gouache painting ideas then look no further - weve fo...

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Starting from issue 105, every issue of Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine will feature a new quilt block from the Setting Suns Block of the Month series by Wendy Chow of The Weekend Quilter. Each month well show off a cute new Sawtooth Star design for you to sink your teeth into, so you can make a beautiful starry quilt, block by block. Inspired by sunsets and how they can vary in different locations and at different times of day, the six-part series demonstrates the versatility and variations of the traditional Sawtooth Star block as well as exploring the possibilities of sashing and cornerstones. Plus, its the perfect project for new quilters who are just starting out or looking to build their quilting skills, as they can take on this impressive and beginner-friendly project bit-by-bit, in their own time! We started things of...

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