Calling all cross stitchers! Come with us on a stitchy road trip around North America, where creativity meets adventure. Join a supportive community of crafters, celebrate milestones, and share the joy of creating a fun, travel-inspired masterpiece. Brand NEW 'North American Adventure' opens for pre-order on Friday 12th April at 5pm UK time and we're so excited to share the details with you.  WHAT IS A STITCH-A-LONG? Envision a community of stitching enthusiasts, working simultaneously on a mystery cross stitch pattern! Once a month we'll send a surprise patt ..read more

Welcome to Box 19 of the Caterpillar Club - 'One More Chapter'  Maybe you're a crafting fanatic, or maybe you're a complete beginner looking for a new, creative hobby? Either way, you will adore the fuss-free Caterpillar Club subscription boxes!  These thoughtfully curated, Insta-worthy cross stitch boxes are the perfect pick me up, arriving straight through your letterbox once every 2 months.  WHAT IS THE CATERPILLAR CLUB? It's a beginner-friendly craft subscription box. Each one has a different theme, contains an exclusive, full cross stitch kit (not found anywhere else!), and ..read more

Get crafty and help raise money for stray or unwanted cats and kittens!  ABOUT CATS PROTECTION Cats Protection is the UK's largest cat charity. They rescue an estimated 157,000 stray and unwanted cats and kittens annually, offering them another chance at life and rehoming them to loving families. The charity was founded in 1927 by animal welfare campaigner, Jessey Wade. Since then they have done incredible work and rehomed over 2 million cats!       WHAT IS CRAFT FOR CATS?  Exactly what it sounds like! You'll have heaps of fun, learn a new, crafty skill, and have ..read more

Designing, crafting and being creative has proven successful for positive mental health. Famous artist, Louise Bourgeois, explains how the impact from her art and design has improved her mental health and has become therapy to overcome her anxiety.   “I know that when I finish a drawing, my anxiety level decreases. When I draw it means that something bothers me, but I don’t know what it is. So it is the treatment of anxiety.” Louise Bourgeois   FAMOUS CROSS STITCHERS Famous McFly drummer, Harry Judd, was recently introduced to tapestry and needle-crafts by his mum ..read more

Welcome to Box 18 of the Caterpillar Club - 'Woodland Whimsies' Are you a craft wizard, or a beginner looking for a new, creative hobby? If the answer a yes, you need to know about the Caterpillar Club box! These perfectly-timed boxes fit straight through your letterbox once every 2 months, and make a magical gift to yourself or for someone special. These perfectly-timed boxes are a fantastic bimonthly gift to yourself or somebody special!  WHAT IS THE CATERPILLAR CLUB? The Caterpillar Club is a bimonthly cross stitch subscription box!  Each box has a different theme ..read more

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY The first International Women's Day (IWD) was celebrated on March 19th, 1911, by over one million people in Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.   IWD initially had no set date - typically, it was celebrated in late February or early March. The United Nations began celebrating IWD in 1975, and in 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim 8th March as the official holiday for women's rights.  Now, 8th March every year is marked as International Women's Day! A global day to c ..read more

If you're looking for an easy way to meet like-minded people and learn some new stitching tricks, our Stitching Social events are for you! Our wonderful hosts create a fun and friendly environment for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy all things cross stitch. WHAT IS A CROSS STITCHING SOCIAL?  Our biggest achievement is the wonderful cross stitch community we have built over the years! These events feel like a celebration of that - the socials are a really positive environment, perfect for those just starting out in their stitching journey and a fantasti ..read more

We're kicking off the Christmas magic early! The ultimate cross stitch Advent calendar is available to pre-order now. It might seem to soon to be ordering an Advent calendar, but heaps of thought, time, and effort goes into each and every little box - the team at Caterpillar HQ are simply taking time to prepare, package and ship your goodies. Limited stock available. Pre-order will remain open until mid-year, or until we sell out - whichever comes first!  Click here to order your Advent today! CRAFT ADVENT CALENDAR 2024 December really is the most ..read more

GRATITUDE TO THE CATERPILLAR COMMUNITY! As we bid farewell to 2023, I want to take a moment to pause, reflect, and express my thanks for the incredible journey we've shared throughout this busy year. I'd also like to share with you a few hints at what you can expect for 2024! To begin with, an enormous thank you to our remarkable Caterpillar Crew community. It's astonishing to realise that Caterpillar Cross Stitch celebrated its 8th birthday this year! Your unwavering support has been incredible, and we are so grateful. THANK YOU FOR 2023 Witnessing the growth of the Caterpillar family, obser ..read more

Calling all cross stitch enthusiasts! Dive into the Enchanted Realms Stitch-a-Long, where creativity meets myth and magic. Join a vibrant community of stitchers, celebrating milestones together and sharing the joy of creating a stunning, folklore-inspired masterpiece. WHAT IS A STITCH-A-LONG? Picture this: a collective of passionate stitchers, working simultaneously on a captivating design. The Enchanted Realms SAL brings together a community of over 18,000 stitchers, creating a positive space to forge new friendships and connect with like-minded individuals. We're super proud of the wonderful ..read more