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Autumn and Halloween - Top Craft Activities and Ideas

October 31, 2023

Looking for some fun autumnal or Halloween crafts that can be done both with and without the kids? This handy list contains my favourite crafts to fill your to-do list with this spooky season.

Pop on your favourite Halloween film or a spooky playlist and get crafting!

How to Get Your Cross Stitch Threads Organised Like a Pro

June 29, 2023

Are your cross stitch threads a bit of a mess? Are they kept in a box that you have to rummage through endlessly to find what you need for your next project? Look no further! Here are a few clever ways on how to store and organise your cross stitch threads so you can find them with ease.

The Incredible History of Cross Stitch

March 22, 2023

Being crafters, we're constantly searching for the next project to satisfy our creative needs. But have you ever stopped and wondered when and how the craft we all love so much began? Elements of cross stitch can be found in history for thousands of years, as far back as sixth century BC. Pieces of needlecraft art have been discovered in medieval churches across the globe, as well as inside ancient Egyptian tombs!

New Year, New Hobby: Discover the Joy of Cross Stitching

February 12, 2023

Self-care is in this year and what better way to look after yourself than learning (or making more time for!) a fun, creative hobby that benefits the mind?

Introducing the 2023 Cross Stitch Advent Calendar Box!

January 25, 2023

Get ready for the excitement of Christmas at your fingertips! After the success of last years Advent box, we are super excited to announce that we are opening pre-order for the 2023 Advent calendar this Friday, the 27th of January at 7pm!

Cross Stitching into 2023 Round Up | Thank You!

December 23, 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the past exciting year and to acknowledge each step on our journey and thank so many of you who have made such a difference this year as Caterpillar Cross Stitch turned 7 years old! Keep reading to catch up on everything we did during 2022 and what you can expect from us as we enter 2023!

How to Make your Cross Stitch Extra Special with Embellishments!

December 19, 2022

Want to learn how to give your cross stitch a truly special finish? In this weeks blog post, we will talk you through how to make your cross stitch unique by adding embellishments. There are so many different ways to really personalise your cross stitch out there, let's get into the most popular techniques!

Embroidery vs Cross Stitch - What are the Differences?

December 16, 2022

If you’re someone who is naturally creative and fairly new to the world of needlework, you might be wondering whether to start with embroidery or cross stitch? This week, we’re going to talk you through the key differences between both crafts to help you decide and get started!

The 2022 Cross Stitch Picnic Party!

November 08, 2022

This July of 2022 we planned, organised and hosted the first ever Cross Stitch Picnic at St Nicholas Park, Warwick. It turned out to be one of the hottest days of the year so we were there early to find plenty of shade under the huge trees.

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