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Stuck on what to give the crafter in your life? Our Christmas gift guide has ideas for beginners, kids, Star Wars and Marvel fans, serious stitchers and stocking fillers under $25 — plus Christmas projects to start now.

Between constant notifications, endless scrolling and screens in every room, it is no wonder so many Australians are turning to hands-on crafts to unwind. Working with your hands does something scrolling never will: it gives your brain one simple thing to focus on, instead of forty tabs. We have rounded up five of the most calming crafts you can do at home,...

If you've ever walked into a craft store and stared at a wall of colourful thread wondering where to start, you're not alone. DMC stranded cotton is the most popular embroidery thread in the world, and for good reason. But with hundreds of colours on offer, understanding how it works before you buy will save you time, money and a fair bit...

People use "cross stitch" and "embroidery" interchangeably all the time, but they're actually two different crafts. If you're thinking about picking up a needle for the first time, knowing the difference will help you choose the one that suits you. Here's the short version. Cross stitch is a type of embroidery, but embroidery is much broader. All cross stitch is embroidery, but...