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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2022 is back and the first episode was better than we could have expected! What better way to beat the January blues with lovely Keith Brymer Jones and some gorgeous pottery Weve got all the crucial info about series 5 and well keep updating this article with a summary of each episode after it airs so be sure to keep coming back. Keep scrolling to meet the judges (we even interviewed Keith for our podcast!), this years contestants and find out the winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021. And if this years competition has got you curious about ceramics, have a read of our guide to pottery for beginners to find out how to get started at home. Get your clay at the ready, its time to make. Love a bit of crafty TV Once youve become a Pottery Throwdown expert check out our guides to The Great British Se...

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These free Valentines printables come in a serene palette of pinks and blues, making them ideal to pair with simple white, or navy coloured card. The subtle cherubs, hearts and flowers will make for an understated, but heartfelt Valentines card. Scroll down to download your PDF today! Want to boost your stash with more free patterned paper like these free party dog patterned papers We have lots of free patterned papers here on Gathered, with themes for every occasion. We love these free lavender printables or how about these gorgeous romantic getaway papers If youre in a crafty mood, why not check out the best glue gun and best die-cutting machine . Thinking about buying a craft printer for all your digi papers and printable cards Check out our review of the best printer for card making . ...

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There is nothing like the feel of clay beneath your fingers, and its not just us here on Gathered who think so. Interest in pottery is booming here in the UK, ever since The Great Pottery Throwdown hit our screens. After almost 2 years of living with a global pandemic, the slow and soothing act of sculpting clay with your hands is enjoying a surge in interest. Both local courses and pottery starter kits have enjoyed a surge in popularity last year, while 2.39 viewers watched last years Pottery Throwdown on TV. We talked to celebrity potter and designer Keith Brymer Jones about the alchemy of turning clay turn into beautiful and practical items for your home in our podcast last year, and have been building up a collection of resources here on Gathered to get you started. You might want to begin with our beginners guide to pottery...

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Play around with textures and colours in this felt-filled heart embroidery - its sure to brighten anyones day! This project is ideal for anyone looking to step up their embroidery skills, as it takes a wide variety of stitches, materials and techniques to complete this piece. In saying that, anyone who knows the basics of embroidery should be able to take this on with ease. Even if you are a complete beginner, after checking out our guide to embroidery for beginners and practising your stitches, you should be able to follow along with the step-by-step guide below. Our guide will take you through the techniques and materials youll need, plus youll find demonstration photos and some helpful hints and tips along the way! This heart embroidery would make the perfect gift for that special someone for Valentines Day. We all appreciate a ...

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Isnt this cute Jo Carters adorable cat sewing pattern is full of character! You could stitch this charming kitty for yourself or as a special gift for a child. We love spending time sewing soft toys. Theres something about the process thats deeply satisfying and youll get a real sense of achievement when you finish the toy. Its made using luxuriously soft plush fabric - perfect for cuddling. This project has some fiddly sections, so its best suited to intermediate or advanced sewers, but the finished toy is well worth spending time on. If youre making it as a gift for a cat lover, you could customise it to look just like their cat and make a gift that will really be treasured. If youre new to sewing, you might find it helpful to take a look at some of our beginners guides before you attempt a project like this one. Take a look at ou...

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Panels have been popping off in the quilting community recently and its no surprise why: these handy strips of fabric are a quilters best friend, making it easier than ever to decorate your quilts and other crafty makes with illustrative designs and catchy phrases. Theyre also a great choice if youre starting out on your quilt making journey but arent yet confident piecing up a whole patchwork quilt top from scratch. With a fabric panel, the pattern of the quilt comes pre-printed on to the fabric to save you time cutting and sewing the shapes together by hand, using patchwork, appliqué or other methods. From Christmas fabric panels that will help you easily piece advent calendars and simple stockings, to show-stopping modern fabric panels for quilting featuring cute critters and floral motifs that will spruce up any quilt desi...

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Watercolor flowers are one of the best projects to to try if you want to get into watercolor painting. Youll be able to master the basics very quickly and youll soon be making your own beautiful paintings. Watercolor flowers are easy and immensely satisfying to paint. There are so many different kinds of flowers that you could potentially paint, from roses and poppies to primroses and geraniums. When you first start painting, you may find it useful to have some flowers to work from in front of you - or you might find it easier to work from photos. You can paint realistic flowers (although that takes a bit of practice) or looser watercolor flowers which are quicker and look more like illustrations in appearance. Experiment and see what works for you! Youll begin to develop your own painting style and learn what works for you. You ca...

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