Crafts - Tools & Supplies

Keeping your kids entertained can be hard enough especially when youve got added lockdowns, school holidays and bank holidays. Prising them away from the TV do something educational or creative can be tricky but thats where we come in! Weve collected over 40 craft kits for kids in a range of ages and skill levels for you to choose from. Weve collected a huge range of craft kits so if you know what your kids love most (sewing, cross-stitch, pom poms etc) you can jump straight to that section and find the perfect craft kit for your kids. Buying all the materials separately for these projects can be costly which is why we think these craft kits for kids are a great value for money. Plus many of the kits have multiple projects inside keeping them entertained for longer! So whether youre buying one for a stocking filler, a playdate activi...

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Fancy learning about basket weaving Weve invited the incredible talented Tabara NDiaye to teach you all about basket weaving and include her favourite basket weaving kits. Tabara created La Basketry (read our interview with Tabara to learn more) as is now an expert in all things basket weaving and we just know her basket weaving for beginners guide will become your go-to instruction manual. Over to you Tabara! My love story with baskets and basket-weaving started in Senegal, where my family is originally from. Up to this day, I have fond memories of rows and rows of colourful baskets lining up the local markets. All the different patterns, smells, and colours have always fascinated me, but it was really in 2016 that my basket love affair took on another level. As a craft thats passed down from ...

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Add a modern twist to your home with this funky DIY plant hanger. Created using the easy punch needle embroidery technique, this project is ideal for beginners. If you have never tried it before, check out our guide to punch needle embroidery . It is a straightforward and repetitive technique which makes it one of the most therapeutic crafts out there - plus you only need a few materials! The plant hanger is made up of bright rug yarn punched into linen fabric, we love these bright and bold colours, but you can always change the colours to match your decor, we think it would also look beautiful in a variety of soft green shades. Once youve completed one you might not want to stop there, so why not create one for someone special It would make a wonderful and thoughtful gift. This wonderful project was designed by crafty sister duo ...

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We have a spooky stitch treat for all you Gathered cross stitchers with sets of Halloween cross stitch patterns from a variety of brilliant designers! Youll find all sorts of Halloween patterns here from glowing skeletons to creepy pumpkins, were sure youll find something to suit your spooky style. Youll find a mixture of patterns, some are free and others can be purchased from the designers. We have included a variety of difficulty levels, so there should be something to suit all tastes and abilities. If youre new to cross stitching a need a little guidance, we have lots of helpful tips to get you started, take a look at our how to cross stitch , plus this useful cross stitch needle sizes . If youre looking for non-Halloween crafts you might like these modern cross stitch kits . 1. Halloween motifs by Jenny Barton Delight frie...

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These little chaps are having a whale of a time. Swimming School by Hannah Dale is available in kit form from Bothy Threads*. Other delicate animal designs in the collection include The Busy Bee, Sunshine and Doe a Deer. We love the 14-count Zweigart aida with a printed blue bubble background that comes in the Swimming School kit. Were thrilled to have 10 Swimming School kits (�32.49) for this months competition winners. Visit Bothy Threads for more exciting patterns and kits. This competition originally appeared in issue 323 (September 2022) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine. Take a look at our latest issues. ...

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Were enjoying the long summer days, warm weather and having plenty of time to relax with a Tiny Modernist* cross stitch to hand. Designer Cheryl McKinnon has lots of gorgeous downloadable charts to choose from, but our current favourites are her enchanting mermaid-themed stitches. Weve spotted this fab quartet including Mermaid Garden (�5.57), Mermaids Life (�5.57), Mermaid Biscornu (�4.47) and The Little Mermaid Pin Cushion (�5.57). Cheryl is offering a PDF bundle of all four designs as prizes for 12 lucky readers this month. Visit Tiny Modernist for lots more beautiful patterns and kits. This competition originally appeared in issue 323 (September 2022) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine. Take a look at our latest issues. ...

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Bothy Threads* has teamed up with the artist Sally King to transform her famous footwear into creative cross stitch designs. This latest one Lazy Sundae - featuring waffle cone, delicious knickerbocker glory, and sprinkled with beaded hundreds and thousands - follows hot on the heels of Sallys other shoe-themed designs: Proud as a Peacock, Walk Home and Along the Riverbank. The kits include 14-count white Zweigart aida, pre-sorted stranded cottons, beads, needles, stitch diagram and instructions. They cost �28.49 each and we have nine Lazy Sundae kits to give away to lucky readers. Visit Bothy Threads for more exciting patterns and kits. This competition originally appeared in issue 323 (September 2022) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine. Take a look at our latest issues. ...

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