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You know by now that we love our craft TV shows here at Gathered so you can imagine our excitement when we heard that Channel 4s Britains Best Woodworker is back! Mel, Sophie and Tom are on a hunt to find Britains best woodworker and nine woodworking enthusiasts have been selected to battle it out to be crowned the champion. Millions of men and women in the UK have a passion for all things timber, and crafts like wood carving and pyrography are more popular than ever. If youre one of these talented makers, or youre just interested in this ancient craft, then Britains Best Woodworker is the show for you. Were going to share all the info you need about the show including when and where its airing, along with judge and contestant profiles so you can get to know this years cast. Grab a cuppa and learn about 2023s hottest creative...

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When it comes to decorating your home and Christmas tree, adding a bit of crochet can take it from festive to fabulous! Plus, nothing quite beats hooking up a handmade gift for a really special present! Weve selected our favourite free Christmas crochet patterns so you can deck the halls with crochet! Were kicking off our round-up with a huge range of free crochet Christmas ornaments you can make. From traditional-style crochet Christmas decorations like wreaths and snowflakes, to some more quirky makes like festive mice and pizza ornaments. Theres something for every home in this list of Christmas crochet patterns! Its not just about decorations though, theres loads of free crochet patterns for Christmas that make brilliant presents or fun festive projects to make for yourself! Use the handy links below to jump to each section. ...

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Hook up a spooky witch hat for yourself and a child this Halloween with our brand new and exclusive crochet witch hat pattern! This fabulous design by Sarah-Jane Hicks is the perfect Halloween accessory for parents and children to enjoy together. Weve kept this design plain and made in a petrifying purple shade, but if youre a confident crocheter you could try hooking it in black. Its also great for adding on extra embellishments, like using our free crochet spider web pattern to bring some extra Halloween spookiness. Free crochet witch hat pattern Things youll need to know about this witch hat crochet pattern This pattern is crocheted in continuous rounds. It helps to mark the end of each round with a st...

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Everyones favourite spine-chilling holiday is just around the corner which means its time to round up the troops and think of a costume idea! We dont know about you but we think Halloween is much more fun when its experienced with your loved ones. If you feel the same way as us then youre going to love this article! Explore our collection of Halloween group costumes and get your friends and family in on this years fancy dress fun! 21 unique group Halloween costumes 1. Ghost group Halloween costume You cant go wrong with a good old-fashioned ghost costume! We love this group Halloween costume idea from The House That Lars Built . Invite your friends around for a tie-dyeing party and transform your white ...

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Issue 106 of Todays Quilter Magazine is on sale from 29th of September and is available to order online or download as a digital issue now. You can now also find some of our most popular patterns available to buy in our Etsy Store ! Take a look inside issue 106 of Todays Quilter magazine Issue 106 of Todays Quilter is filled with four festive projects for you to get stuck into, including: A whimsical Santa sack that captures St. Nick and his furry friends as they take to the skies! A charming wreaths design made in gorgeous Liberty fabrics. A magical scene depicting an idyllic Christmas, with snow, carollers and the joy of the festive season! A striking and starry design that features several techniques for you to perfect. ...

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Over the past few years, weve got into upcycling here on Gathered. Theres a special kind of beauty in fixing old items. Whether its turning old items into something new or revamping loved objects, were all for this new sustainable movement. This is why we have been the biggest fans of The Repair Shop since it first aired in 2017. The show follows a group of talented specialists as they fix the publics most sentimental treasures. Filmed in beautiful West Sussex, the show will leave you both weeping and laughing. The Repair Shop cast has mended everything from rocking horses to loved dollies. We cant help but get emotional when these beloved family heirlooms are reunited with their owners! If youre a fan of the show like us, or you want to know what all the fuss is about, then this is the guide for you. Keep on reading to discover the...

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Welcome to your essential directory of all of the sewing pattern sheets from Simply Sewing magazine. These free sewing templates and patterns include all the shapes you need to sew the projects from our latest issues. Just find the issue for the project youre making, download and print out the PDFs at 100% and thenget your cutting scissors at the ready! Weve included 10cm test squares so before you cut into your favourite fabric, check that this square on your printed pattern measures 10cm to ensure your printer has printed the file at the correct size. Note: these pattern sheets dont include our main dressmaking cover gift patterns - these patterns are only available with printed copies of the magazine in the shops. Youll also find a curated selection of our recent dressmaking patterns are also available online as digital sewing pa...

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