I have been sewing and making Crafts for nearly seven years now, and after being taught the basics and how to operate my sewing machine by my mum, I’ve barely stopped creating; I love to make clothing, costumes and soft furnishings for myself, and I am always willing to learn and try out a new technique when it comes to any Crafts project. My sewing and Craft hobby has progressed to the point where I now have friends and family members asking me to teach them how to start off! So far I have managed to teach a hand-sewing friend how to use her sewing machine, and I have also taught a friend (with no sewing experience whatsoever) in the USA how to sew by video conferencing with him over the internet. Through these experiences, I have learned that the best way for me to teach someone to start Crafts is with a simple project – a cushion is always my item of choice. It was the first Crafts project I ever made back in my secondary school textiles classes (although at the time I was not enthusiastic!), and these days I tend to use up spare fabric by making them into cushions of all shapes and sizes. A cushion can also be a great Craft project for children. If you are looking to make your own cushion Crafts project, you might be wondering what to use – we recommend fabric such as our cotton plains and cotton prints. These fabrics are available in all sorts of colours and patterns, so whatever look you are going for, you are bound to find it in one of these sections on our website. Maybe you already have a Crafts project completed, but you want to give it some embellishment; fortunately we carry hundreds of different items that you can use to give your crafts project that little extra sparkle. If you are enthusiastic about embroidery, we carry Anchor skeins in-store, available in a whole range of different colours (all with their own code if you are after a specific one); if it’s a childrens craft project, take a look at our kid-friendly products such as our Do Crafts Glitter Glue and our Dylon Fabric Paint (all to be used with adult supervision!). If beading is more your speed, then take a look at our Gutermann beads. These beautiful beads are amazing to look at and look fantastic when added to any fabric – or use them on their own and create a unique piece of jewellery for yourself or a friend. We also stock all kinds of tools and accessories that you might need for Crafting your own necklaces, bracelets and much more. Finally, if your area of Crafts expertise is card-making, then we carry a massive range of supplies suitable for you to use in creating your own cards and invitations. From basic cardstock and envelopes to laser-cut trimmings and punches, we have practically everything you need for your card Crafts. Which of our Craft products do you use in your own projects? Let us know on our Facebook page – we love to hear back from our customers!