October 2025

👻 Spooky season is here!

The shop is officially decked out in pumpkins, bats, and more cobwebs than my craft cupboard (and that’s saying something). October is all about autumn cosiness, Halloween fun, and a pinch of festive prep.

This month’s arrivals are all about pumpkin spice and everything nice! 🍂✨

We’ve stocked up on spooky-fun needle felting kits — from cheeky pumpkin trios to magical pumpkin snails, cosy autumn lattes, and even a slice of pumpkin pie you can stitch up yourself.

If thread and fabric are more your vibe, our autumn cross stitch kits are bursting with pumpkins, sunflowers, and seasonal colour to keep your hands busy on chilly evenings. 🧵

We've many more seasonal projects for adults and children alike — easy to pick up, fun to finish, and guaranteed to bring that homely, handmade touch to your autumn décor.

If you didn't know, our resident artist Beth runs a monthly coloured pencil workshop, perfect for beginners (or anyone wanting to brush up on their shading skills). Each month features a different subject to help you grow in confidence and technique.

October’s project? A wonderfully wizened elephant 🐘 — full of texture, shading, and character. It’s a great way to practise capturing detail and depth with pencils.

We’ve even given our workshop space a little makeover — shiny new chairs and a fresh tablecloth after years of creative wear-and-tear. It’s the perfect spot to learn, chat, and create.

And don’t forget — October Half Term is packed with spooky fun! 👻 From pumpkin crafts to Halloween makes, there’ll be plenty to keep the little ghouls and goblins busy while adding a touch of handmade magic to your celebrations.

Check our website for full details and booking. ✏️

Some serious news from the Warhammer world: Games Workshop price increases are imminent! 😐

But don’t panic! We’ve stocked up on as much as we can, which means our prices will remain the same until our shelves are cleared. Only new releases and special orders will come in at the updated GW pricing for the time being. 

👉 A reminder: our Warhammer Summer Campaign has now ended, but The Emperor’s Bounty is still in full swing! If you’ve been collecting tokens, you might be closer to a prize than you think… 🪙 The full list of available rewards is now in-store, so come and take a look.

This month’s pick just had to be pumpkins! Sophie's painted up one of our ceramic pumpkin tealight holders in a bold, bright orange, finished with a slick of black inside and a dusting of golden glitter. ✨ The sparkle really comes alive when you pop in a battery tealight — giving a cosy, flickering glow that’s perfect for spooky season (without the worry of real flames near your craft stash!).

It’s a perfect craft for adults and children alike — simple enough to enjoy together, but with plenty of room to make it your own. Whether you keep it classic or get creative with your own colour scheme, these little pumpkins are a fun make-and-display project that will bring a smile every time they shine.

We’re thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Yate & Sodbury U3A Art Group 🎉

As part of this partnership, members can now enjoy special benefits in-store — including discounts on selected craft supplies, priority booking for certain workshops, and opportunities to showcase their creations alongside our artisan makers.

We’re so excited to be working more closely with such a talented local group, and we can’t wait to see the projects that come from it.

This is just the beginning — we’d love to build similar partnerships with other local clubs and societies. So if you’re part of a community group and think your members could benefit from teaming up with us, please get in touch. Let’s spread creativity across Yate together! ✨

I know, I know — it’s only October! But crafty folk know that handmade Christmas gifts and decorations take time. We’ve already got essential festive supplies on sale in store with great gifting ranges to come very soon, so you can get ahead and avoid last minute panic during the peak festive season! (Don’t worry, it’s still mostly pumpkins and bats for now!)

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Pumpkins carved? Glitter everywhere? Perfect. Thanks for catching up — now go forth and craft something spooky. I’ll see you next month (if the cobwebs don’t eat me).