Review – Simple Cloth Daisy Dolls
Love making soft toys? Find out what Susan Penny thinks about this new book from Search Press
Elizabethan Cross Stitch Alphabet
Whilst helping my daughter with research for a school project, I was once again reminded of the wonderfully skilled stitching found on clothing...
Out with the new and in with the old!
Susan Penny blends some vintage treasures
This project is my way of welcoming in 2014 - a new year, with new challenges and lots of...
Pretty Stitched Pincushion
Susan Penny shows you how to make this delightful pincushion in less than an hour.
As each new year begins, so does my need to...
A truly vintage pig
Susan Penny shares a delightful sewing project
As a craft writer I am often asked to pitch for a book idea without knowing if it...
Christmas reading: Trisha or Traditional?
Find some relaxing holiday reading with Joanne D'Arcy
As well as your own Christmas reading, I think books make a great gift. Easy to wrap,...
Pipe cleaner Xmas trees
Make this fun project with Susan Penny
These miniature Christmas trees cost just a few pence to make using things from your garden shed and...
Editor’s Wednesday Craft Special
Susan Penny shows you how to make a simple tree decoration
This pretty bauble is made by gluing torn pieces of vintage fabric onto a...
Last Minute Advent Calendar
Susan Penny shows you how to make this lovely Advent Calendar.
Our children love having an Advent calendar. They count down the days to Christmas,...
More inspiration & ideas
Back in the saddle
After more than 20 years away, we are surprised to be at the helm of Cross Stitcher once again - it's now...
