Here at CrossStitcher HQ we can't wait for the Spring edition of The Knitting and Stitching Show. As well as stall-upon-stall of hard-to-find craft supplies from over 180 companies, there's an amazing workshop programme crammed full of opportunities to learn new skills.

The Home Sweet Home 'living room' area will be offering a range of ideas on how to spruce up your home - you can learn how to make a Roman blind, rennovate old furniture or create accessories for a baby's nursery. Or if you're more interested in creating fashion and clothing then pay a visit to The Dressmaking Factory, where you can take lessons in all kinds of sewing techniques.

Once the hectic festive period is over, why not treat yourself with a visit to a Creative Crafts Show? It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up and replenish your craft supplies as well as get inspired for a new year of stitching!

The Creative Crafts Show will be at the Five Lakes, Essex, from 14-16 February. As well as countless shopping opportunities there will also be plenty of workshops, displays and demonstrations in everything from beading to blackwork, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn new techniques.

Calling all crafters in Ireland - here’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on all those Christmas supplies and get your creative juices flowing.
The Creative Crafts Show will be hitting Belfast's King's Hall Comples from 15-17 November, and promises to be the perfect place to source all those unusual and hard-to-find craft supplies. There will also be plenty of workshops taking place, giving you the chance to learn a variety of new techniques in everything from embroidery to scrapbooking.
There's even a special appearance from Jenny Stirling of Jenny's Cakes, who will be offering demonstrations and workshops in festive cake decorating - perfect for impressing the family on Christmas day!

If you’re based in the north-west of the UK, here's the perfect opportunity to stock up on end-of-summer craft supplies and start planning your Autumn projects.

The Creative Crafts Show will be hitting Manchester Central from 30 August til 1 September, and promises to be the perfect place to source all those unusual and hard-to-find craft supplies. There will also be plenty of workshops taking place, giving you the chance to learn a variety of new techniques in everything from embroidery to scrapbooking.

Regular admission prices are £7.95 adults and £6.95 concessions, but you can save £1.50 by booking in advance at www.sccshows.co.uk using the discount code FTCSR. You will also receive a half price catalogue voucher, and be entered into a prize draw to win up to £300 worth of craft vouchers. Plus, if you’ve got a group of friends all keen to go, then buy six tickets and get your seventh free.