WIN a year of craft supplies

What would you make if you got your hands on a whole year's worth of stitching stash? Just think of all the goodies you could create! Our friends over at our sister site The Making Spot are offering you the chance to win just that - an entire year's worth of craft supplies.

Stitchers will get their hands on a new cross stitch kit from Anchor every month. Or, if knitting or papercrafts are more your bag, you can choose a year's supply of yarn or a pile of goodies from American Crafts instead.

And they're being generous enough to spread the love with everyone - all entrants will get 25% off orders from The Making Spot, even if you fail to bag the main prize.

The Making Spot virtual street party

Jubilee street party - cross stitching ideas

To help get you all in the mood for the Jubilee, we’ve teamed-up with The Making Spot to take part in their virtual Jubilee street party. From mini flags to treat bags, there’s no excuse not to let your favourite hobby take centre stage at your next celebration.

Whether your a complete beginner or an advanced stitcher, there are plenty of quick ways to whip-up some snazzy red, white and blue party accessories to give your street party that adorable handmade edge...

Cross stitch ideas for Mother's Day USA!

Mothers Day ideas from The Making Spot

If you're in the USA, chances are you'll be looking for a lovely gift for your mum. That's right, Mother's Day is happening in the US on Sunday 13 May and we've got just the selection of cross stitching goodies to whet your appetite. Go on, click read more to find out how to make her day...

Star Wars cross stitch

Star wars cross stitchHere's a sneak peek at one of our favourite cross stitch projects of the month - Star Wars in stitches

It seems perfectly apt to post it up this week since Star Wars fans will be celebrating 'May the Fourth' on Friday...

Based on a PDF chart from the Wee Little Stitches (featuring Chewie, Hans Solo, Princess Leia, Luke, R2D2 and C3PO) our stitchy colleague Zoe from The Making Spot started stitching this for her husband and we couldn't resist sharing her progress with you...