Craft stash must haves Discover the latest news and products

Read on to find the low-down on the latest crafting news, fun-filled workshops and brilliant buys this month

Workshop TAKE YOUR PICK

Not sure what craft you’d like to try next? Head over to Yodomo for a huge selection of online classes to choose from. Why not turn your hand to crochet, or perhaps the art of kintsugi appeals to you? Alternatively, for just £29.99, you can make a pajaki chandelier (pictured); these are traditionally made in Poland from rye straw and paper. Whatever you choose, you’re bound to find a course at Yodomo that tickles your fancy.

CRAFTY LITTLE HELPER

Whether you love to create DIY projects, want to make stylish labels to organise your stash – Marie Kondo, eat your heart out! – or even if you’re only just dipping your toes into the creative world, a Cricut Joy machine will have you addicted to crafting from the get-go. With the £179.99 machine you can cut over 50 different materials, create greetings cards and do so much more.

For more information on the machine and for your chance to win one, along with lots of other

Cricut goodies, turn to page 35.

Cut and trim

If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your sofa or soft furnishings, search no further than Samuel & Sons. From £22 per metre, you can purchase an expertly crafted cord or delicately embroidered border trim to polish off your upholstery or curtains. Each new piece in the 2021 collection is beautifully made and inspired by intricate treille – architectural lattice work – to ensure an elegant finish on all your carefully crafted projects.

MINDFUL MAKING

With more of us having spent time at home recently, our houses have become more important than ever as sanctuaries that support our well-being – and this read by Joanna Thornhill shows you how to harness this power. Published by Laurence King for £14.99, this book will help you decorate your home with projects such as how to create plant holders, natural dyes and clay creations.

Mini oasis

Give your youngster the opportunity to step into the world of botany. The £15 set from The Den

Kit Company will provide them with a 50+ page notebook, tracing paper, labels, glue, a drawstring bag, and a guide on how to create their herbarium so they can capture and record all of the plants they find.