Welcome, to issue 41 of Craftworld Magazine, the only magazine dedicated to bringing free inspiration to sewists, papercrafters, knitters and crocheters every single month!

Kick-starting this issue, we have some Gorgeous Gift Ideas with Sarah’s off-the-page makes (page 6) and a guide to beautiful festive die-cutting (page 49) that will be perfect for winter crafting. Over on page 21 we meet some fun Feathered Friends, plus you can get creative with alcohol ink with our detailed guide to Magnifi cent Marbling on page 44.

If your chosen craft is knitting or crochet, we of course have lots of projects for you too. Starting with the Epatia Hat and Mittens set over on page 11, Little Pudding Bunting (page 16) and meet the cutest Christmas mouse that you’ll love to hang on your tree over on page 51! Plus, make soft and fl uffy Gerald the Goose on page 54 – he’s the perfect Christmas companion.

However, if you are more in the mood to set down your needles and hooks then we have some interesting reading for you too. We have a sewing masterclass all about how to perfectly match patterned fabrics on page 31, as well as expert tips for adjusting bodice lengths (p