You will need:30x20 cm white cotton fabric40x20cm blue-and-white gingham cotton fabric30x30cm black-and-white striped cotton fabricA4 sheet of brown wool feltScraps of wool felt in both white and redMatching sewing threadsMedium-sized black, dark pink or red and pale pink colouri...

You will need:50 x 30cm blue gingham30cm of thin white laceMatching sewing threadRed embroidery thread1. Using the template (download it here), cut one apron and one pocket from the gingham fabric. Cut a 50 x 5cm rectangle for the waistband and a 16 x 4cm rectangle for neck strap...

Love of theatre is where the story of The Wizard Of Oz began. Author L Frank Baum was infatuated by the stage, so it was fitting that his fabulous story became a musical stage show on Broadway, and a memorable movie loved by millions.Whether you are an admirer of the mischievous ...

THAT PERKY TAIL and signature blue jacket is unmistakeable, but surely this is Peter Rabbit as you have never seen him before? The cover for this exciting new limited edition of the classic story has been given the Pop Art treatment, as favoured

childrenswear trade show, held twice a year at Islington’s Business Design Centre. Combining the worlds of fashion and art, the toys are made from Alpaca wool which will withstand rigorous child’s play whilst still looking beautiful in the home.Some pieces

As well as being a practical skill – think of all those scarves, socks and jumpers you can create! – knitting is also a fun activity you can teach your children, or use to relax and socialise with other adults in knitting clubs. Visit www.ukhandknitting.com or www.knittogether.in...

The tradition for Easter bonnets originates from Victorian times when families paraded in the park at Easter and fashionable ladies sported ever-more-decorative hats. Get your children to form their own Easter parade once they’ve finished making these fun bonnets.You will needCol...

Odd socks and old gloves can be made into new friends!You will need:A woolen glovePolyester toy stuffing, or old fabric remnantsNeedle and threadFelt to make features, tail and scarfScissorsWoolSmall pom-pomWhat to do:1. Find a glove - choose an old wooly one that has lost it's p...

Artist and Illustrator Posy Simmonds writes children's books, including the award-winning Fred. Here she talks to Junior about her illustration inspiration"My first drawing was a big woman, covered in buttons, when I was about three. Now I draw mostly in pen and ink, or soft penc...

Things to make Gingerbread stars and crafty trimmings for the tree, and terrific table settings.Jolly jaunts Festive days out in North, South, Midlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and London.Curl up Cosy picture books, plus festive books for babies & toddlers and early rea...