I'm a big fan of cross stitch, but most kits on the market aren't to my taste. Kittens, cherubs and country scenes are all very well and good, but not something I want to spend hours and hours ...

If you have a personalized needlepoint stocking to hang on the mantle each year, it means you have a treasured keepsake that will last a lifetime. Created by hand, often by someone who loves you ...

Cross-stitching is a pastime that many people find satisfying and beneficial for its calming and imaginative attributes, and the end result can noticeably improve any room’s aesthetic. Nevertheless, ...

Linda Crespo says that she remembers her maternal grandmother doing needlepoint and even inherited her “stash” when she passed away in 1995. “I was in my 20s then and didn’t really have that much ...

One Dover resident is taking part in a nationwide project to help commemorate fallen soldiers in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, yet is having trouble finding others to join. Pam Sawyer joined the ...

As the lockdown continues, many people are turning to indoor hobbies to fill their spare time. Crafting has seen a major upturn in popularity during the coronavirus crisis. Among the most popular ...

Working by hand with fabric, needle and thread is a skill that dates to the earliest days of colonial Delaware. And, in the beginning, it was based on necessity. Clothing was made by hand — as were ...

The website for The Crafts Council is a good place to get ideas and information, as is Voluntary Arts which works to promote and increase participation in cultural activities across the UK and ...