Author: Hannah Bellis

Using the right embroidery hoop or tapestry frame can really improve your needlework and make it more comfortable and enjoyable for you too.

Which is the best embroidery machine for you? Discover our pick of the best digital embroidery machines available for 2025.

Master French knots with our gorgeous project ideas and simple walkthrough guide.

Learn all about the history of the ancient art of Sashiko embroidery plus how to do it. Then practise your new-found skills on two free patterns.

Try a lampshade kit for a quick and easy way to augment your DIY decor.

Download our free machine embroidery designs to stitch your own mushroom shorts or lace earrings with your embroidery machine

What is Skimming Stones? Skimming Stones is a fabric company owned and operated by designs Laura Tulloch. Laura designs the fabrics and creates the templates and projects for the Skimming Stones subscription boxes, which are aimed at machine sewers, but could at a push be enjoyed with hand sewing, too. Skimming Stones typical craft projects The projects are all designed to showcase the bespoke Skimming Stones fabrics. Past boxes have included lavender heart sachets, a tote bag, a fabric roll and pincushions. We tested the December 2021 subscription box, which was for a clasped purse and glasses case. How much…

Trend alert! We explore why the world’s going mad for embroidery on knitting and share our favourite ways to add embroidery on knitting

Treat a four-legged friend with Jen Smith’s pet bandana compete with embroidery flowers

Meet brilliant craftivist Ciara Leroy as part of our October series profiling makers and stories which celebrate craft heritage for Black History Month