Search Press Blog

Marrianne Miall is graphic designer for Search Press and is a general all-round crafty creative. When she’s not decorating her home or growing her own fruit and vegetables in the garden, she is taking on all kinds of craft projects from...

Best-selling author Monica Russel is back with a brand new book Nordic Knits for Children, this time with 15 Nordic-inspired clothes and accessories for children, aged 3 to 9 years, that blend classic Scandi style with fun and...

After the success of her first book Girl with a Sewing Machine Jenniffer Taylor, who you might recognise as the face of Tailor Taylor, or from series two of The Great British Sewing Bee, has embarked on a brand-new crafty adventure with her second...

Author of Modern Gingerbread, Sandra Monger, took time out of her busy baking schedule to catch up with us about the release of her new book, her gingerbread-making journey and much more!How are you Sandra and how are you coping with everything...

After the success of her first book Mabel Bunny & Co Claire Gelder, who you might recognise from Dragons’ Den, has embarked on a brand-new crafty adventure with her second book Robyn Octopus & Friends. We caught up with Claire to find...

We enjoyed a catch-up with Carina Envoldsen-Harris, the author of Mandalas to Embroider, and her brand new book, Thread Doodling, to talk about her work, inspiration, and dog Blake!First of all, how are you Carina? Hi! I am well, thankfully I have...

Lynne Rowe, author of Fairytale Blankets to Crochet, joined us for a crafty catch-up and chat about her book, top crocheting tips and her upcoming crafty projects!First of all, how are you Lynne and how are you coping with the lockdown...

With the plants in the garden starting to bloom, now is the perfect time to get your paints out! We caught up with watercolour expert Trevor Waugh, BA SGFA, for a look at his life and painting techniques.I started painting at the age of four when I...

Wreaths aren't just for Christmas! Anna Nikipirowicz, author of Crocheted Wreaths for the Home, joined us for a crafty catch-up and chat about her book, her upcoming crochet workshops, as well as sharing her crocheting advice. What's more, Anna has given...

Claire Gelder left her career as an NHS Director in 2015 to launch her new business Wool Couture, which specialises in knitting, crochet, weaving and macramé. In 2017 the brand was thrown into the spotlight when Claire appeared on the BBC hit TV...