Our knitting experts are showing you how to do applique in your crochet projects – the easy way! Read on to find out more...
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Which plants to use as edging in a parterre garden
We take you through some plants that work great as edging in a parterre garden. Follow our guide and create a gorgeous are in no time...
How to: Plan a parterre garden
We take you through some top tips when planning a parterre garden. Follow our simple guide and plan a lovely parterre garden now...
How to: Make the perfect knits for our Rebecca Rag Doll – 3 super tips for sewing up stripes
We’ve dipped into our archives and recreated a modern version of Rebecca Rag Doll, a charming project first featured in 27 April 1968. With the weather turning chilly, we’re keeping…
Jewellery Making: How to create a glamorous necklace
Have a go at jewellery making and the rewards are: a craft technique you learn as you go along, you get to gather together tools you can use again and…
How to: Start a perennial meadow
We take you through 5 simple steps to starting a perennial meadow - follow our step-by-step guide for a perennial meadow now...
How To Knit Toys: Making animals look friendly when knitting toy faces
Our experts are here to help and have shared their top tips on how to get a friendly face on your knitted toys, without much fuss from you. This sweet little…
How to: Grow an annual wildflower meadow
We take you through 4 simple steps to growing an annual wildflower meadow. Follow our step-by-step guide and grow a wildflower meadow...
How To Sew: A pretty needle case
It’s so easy to lose your needles so keep them safe in one place with this pretty needle case. Made with gorgeous printed fabrics, easy stitches and a tassel, you’ll…
Water features: The ultimate guide
Thinking of adding a water feature to your garden? Take a look at our ultimate guide that proves there is a water feature to suit every garden!
How To Knit: Knitting for babies and toddlers safely
When you’re knitting for babies, it’s important to think of safety and a good idea to make a few small tweaks if the pattern you’re following suggests any small parts such…
Photographing gardens: A guide to still lifes
Follow our guide to taking still life gardening pictures and get the best results you ever have. Read our expert guide now...
What every crocheter MUST know about doing applique crochet
Adding appliqué crochet to a garment is a low-cost and easy way to personalise a plain garment. Great for jazzing up a gift too, kids will love wearing tees decorated…
Photographing gardens: A guide to close-ups
Interested in photographing gardens? Read our guide on how to take the best close-up pictures possible....
Photographing gardens: A guide to vistas
If you're interested garden photography then take a look at this guide that takes you through photographing vistas and shares some top tips...
How To Knit: Using multicoloured yarn
There are so many colourful patterned yarns available - we share 5 top tips with you on how to use them...
The best plants for clay soil
Looking for some plants for clay soil? Choosing the right varieties when planting in clay soil is essential to their success. Take a look at the best ones..
Tina’s Knitting Tips: Things to know when joining new yarn
Ever had trouble joining new yarn? Or had to join mid-row? Our knitting expert, Tina, shares her top tips you should know...
How To Make: A greeting card
Would you like to make a personalised card? Well you can do just that as we take you through a step-by-step guide of how to make a greeting card...
How to: Make a bog garden
We take you through a step-by-step guide on howto make a bog garden. Follow the instructions and make your own bog garden today!