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Meet Lucy from MatildaBelle, who makes ceramic buttons, statement jewellery and homeware from her workshop overlooking the garden in beautiful North Yorkshire.

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What exactly is an online market – and what do you need to do as a stallholder at an online craft fair?

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We round up our favourite accounts on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube for craft tutorials, tips and techniques.

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    We delve into the creative life of textile artist Ruth Markwell to discover her heroes of craft, where she goes for inspiration and some of the artists and makers in her field that she most admires.

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