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A warm welcome...
Hi everyone, I'm Sarah, the proud new owner of Cloud Craft!
As a passionate, albeit amateur crafter specializing in cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, and sewing, I couldn't be more thrilled to embark on this creative journey with you all.
It's the end of an era!
It's time to close Cloud Craft :(
Christmas 2022 Embroidery Kits!
Introducing our range of heirloom Christmas decoration kits, new for 2022!
We love the new 'All Through the House' Ornament!
She's done it again! Designer Larissa Holland of MmmCrafts has released the latest in the 'Twas the Night ornament series and it's a corker.
Make picnic-inspired napkin rings!
Emma from The Maker's Marks shows us how to make these gorgeous needlepoint napkin rings so that we an hold onto Summer vibes all year round!
New botanical beauties to stitch!
Introducing our gorgeous wool felt kits, designed exclusively for us by Georgie K Emery.
Our Basic Guide to Cross Stitch
Jump into cross stitch with our beginner's guide to getting started. With all our top tips and a free pattern for this simple design.
Top tips for travelling with your embroidery
If you're planning to take some soothing stitching with you on your travels, to pass the time on a long train journey or zone out under a beach umbrella, here are our top tips for taking your hobby out and about.
New Cloud Craft Cross Stitch Kits!
Introducing 4 new cross stitch kits inspired by the seasons, based on beautiful art work by Carole from Maggie Magoo Designs.
Beginner's Guide to Sashiko Embroidery
The perfect introduction to learn the basics of Sashiko and make this beautiful pouch. We'll take you through he materials you need and some top tips to help beginners with this beautiful style of Japanese embroidery.
Book Review of Simply Stitched with Punch Needle by Yumiko Higuchi
Did you know that you can also create more intricate designs using embroidery thread? WelI, Yumiko Higuchi, is here to show us how with her new book, Simply Stitched with punch needle.
Embroider Felt Floral Egg Decorations
Celebrate spring with these hand-stitched floral eggs made from the softest wool felt. Here's a free pattern and tutorial to stitch these pretty Easter Eggs. Each one can be as unique as you like, blending embroidery and felt applique elements to make hanging decorations.