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0265 Show off your stitching... more
0220 Follow Rebecca Bradshaw’s... more
0260 Use up your fabric scraps with crazy patchwork! Crazy patchwork... more
0260 A simple stitch that adds... more
0260 This stitch is great for... more
0219 These bright and breezy... more
0258 Dress up a special... more
Be inspired by these easy Christmas stockings. Who’ll be able to resist them once they’re packed... more
Use funky colours and layer-up textured shapes to create a look that's so now and full of... more
Decorative heart sachets pop up in lots of lovely shops, but did you know how easily you can make... more
Customise wicker baskets to keep your bathroom tidy, or fill them with treats to give as gifts... more
Make fabric strawberries to decorate an apron and teatowel, or make summer bunting... more
Tote your yoga mat in style with this easy-sew carrier This yoga mat... more
Use this free tutorial to whip up an easy envelope cushion to give a homespun touch to any sofa,... more
Follow our tutorial for how to make a zip-up bag - perfect for DIY pencil cases... more
Dressmaking doesn't have to be difficult, as this pretty little girl's dress proves... more
This striking, beautifully-textured stitching technique can be used to create all kinds of stunning... more
All you need is a few scraps of patterned fabric and your humble sewing machine to make party... more
Learn how to transfer patterns on to light or dark fabric The technique... more
Follow our step-by-step guide to sew up a simple glasses case - the perfect way to show off your... more
Follow our step-by-step instructions to make this easy drawstring bag... more
Sew-up these simple cones using scraps of fabric then fill with Easter eggs or other treats for a... more
Never be stuck for an embroidery stitch again with our round-up of how to stitch just about every... more
All you need is the side of a cereal packet, a pair of scissors and some yarn... more
Are you making projects from The Making Spot? Show other users what you're making - and spy on... more
At times we all see crafty ideas that we want to save for later - even if we can't make them... more
So you've signed up to The Making Spot, now you can share your latest projects with over 10,... more
The Making Spot isn't just a massive collection of crafty inspiration & advice - it's... more
Speciality stitches are a quick and easy way to enhance your stitching. Royal School of Needlework... more
Bring the needle up at 1, and back down at 2, up at 3 and down at 4... more
Learn a traditional technique Make one long stitch at the tip of the... more
Ribbon embroidery as a technique lends itself to a multitude of designs and applications. It... more
To work this stitch, begin in the top left-hand corner with a small diagonal stitch covering one... more
Running stitch You'll use running stitch as a utility stitch to complete sewing projects... more
This straight stitch, called after the tapestries of that name, can be worked in a variety of ways... more
Also known as straight cross stitch, this stitch makes a good texture for backgrounds. It consists... more
Start with an extended fly stitch with two strands of stranded cotton. Bring the needle up at 1 and... more
Advanced cross stitches, a fun knot and a useful outline stitch complete your introduction to wool... more
Use to form circles and roses on your knitting. more
Add chic decorative stitching to the edges of your sewing & cross stitch projects with our step... more
Soluble canvas really is magical stuff -use it to add your stitching to all sorts of fabric - from... more
A classic stitch of alternating open loops Step 1 Bring your... more
Spider's web is a filling stitch, often used with wrapped bars. Use it as an alternative to... more
After putting all your love and effort into a stitched piece, it's just as important to... more
Work five satin stitches over five threads. Take the needle diagonally across the back of the... more
Work all the rows of diagonal stitches first, following the diagram and leaving one hole between... more
Starting at the top left-hand corner, bring the needle out at 1, in at 2, out at 3, in at 4, out at... more
Romanian stitch is a very attractive stitch which produces a neat, raised strip, which is ideal for... more
Heavy chain stitch forms a flat, broad outline, which is both very effective and easy to work. It... more
Laidwork is a raised filling stitch which can be adapted to cover any area... more
This stitch is quite similar to buttonhole, but instead of creating a solid block of stitching, you... more
Blanket stitch wheels are often called blanket pinwheels. They're formed from closely-worked... more
With the carpet right side up and facing away from you, stitch with six strands of cotton. Work the... more
Using two strands of wool work satin stitches along the whole length of the area. Then work... more
This stitch is composed of four looped stitches one on each side of the space left by the cut... more
Algerian eyes are stitched as shown in our diagram (right). Work from the outside in, finishing... more
Add features and detail to knitted toys using this method Leaving a short... more
The shape of your toy depends on the way that it is stuffed. more
Chain stitch makes very effective markings and are one of the basic stitches to learn... more
Work the first row as ordinary buttonhole stitches. Subsequent rows are all worked on the surface... more
You can graduate the stitches to fill the shape but the crossing points should always form a... more
Transform everyday kitchen items into festive treats with simple strips of ribbon. A matching set... more
Got a thing for beads? Get the most from them by learning about jewellery findings. Master the... more
Work the first row using alternate long and short stitches. Work the following rows using long... more
Long stitch is one straight stitch worked to any length in any direction. Bring the needle up at 1... more
Expert embroidery tips * Always buy the best quality fabric that you can afford as this will... more
Expert needlepoint tips A few simple steps will ensure that your needlepoint will last more than a... more
Work cable stitch from left to right by bringing the needle up through the fabric at 1, down at 2... more
Start stitching the running stitch as normal. Whip the running stitch using two strands of... more
Cable chain stitch is a very visually pleasing, neat variation of chain stitch , with additional... more
Embellish your knitted pieces with simple stitched effects. Bring the... more
This simple stitch guide is of our Hardanger basics series Withdraw an... more
