Get crafty and help raise money for stray or unwanted cats and kittens!
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!
Exactly what it sounds like! You'll have heaps of fun, learn a new, crafty skill, and have a beautiful, finished craft project to show off to your family and friends, all while raising vital funds for the UK's leading cat charity.
We're huge cat lovers at Caterpillar HQ, and we're honoured to be the next crafty small business chosen to help raise money for this important cause. We have designed 3 unique, wooden, cat-shaped decorations for you to personalise with little cross stitches.
Get your hands on a kit and raise money for cats in need.
The high-quality kit includes everything you need to cross stitch 3 cat decorations! Your package will be delivered directly to your door, and contain 3 sturdy, cat-shaped decorations, a pre-sorted thread holder, finest DMC stranded cotton (in cat colours of course!), 1 chunky needle, easy-to-follow instructions, a clear, printed pattern, and a Craft for Cats event brochure.
You can follow the pattern provided, or you can have complete creative control and stitch your own furry friend, a friends cat, or maybe an Instagram-famous kitty that you adore! It's entirely up to you.
Cross stitch is much more than just a beautiful piece of art, this wonderful craft has endless benefits. Stitching helps you wind down after a busy day, creates a relaxing atmosphere, and focusses your mind. This beginner-friendly craft is often referred to as 'yoga for the brain.'
Beginner cross stitcher? No problem. The Craft for Cats kit is perfect for you - there are no complicated instructions or techniques, just counting and making little crosses and half crosses.
You'll never be alone on your stitching journey! Join our friendly and supportive Facebook group with over 19,000 stitchers and benefit from around-the-clock advice and inspiration! We also have a catalogue of over 200 useful YouTube videos available 24/7, covering just about everything and anything cross stitch related.
If you're a more experienced stitcher, stitching these little cats will serve as a relaxing break from your bigger, more complicated pieces.
Pssst... the adorable cat shapes are complete with a little hole at the top, making it super easy to proudly display your finished artwork and impress any house visitors.
At least £10 from every kit will go towards making a difference to the cats and kittens at Cats Protection.
Join the Craft for Cats Facebook group and find inspiration, discuss your progress, and impress other members with images of your creations.
That's not all! Mark your calendars, the Creative Director of Caterpillar Cross Stitch, Sally Wilson, will be hosting a live online event with Cats Protection on Saturday 4th May at 10am.
Sally has 8 years of experience designing hundreds of cross stitch patterns and hosting hundreds of events both in person and online globally! During the live cross stitch demonstration you will learn the basics of stitching, get some top crafty tips, and have heaps of fun learning a new skill in a positive space.
Spots are open now! Sign-up to the Caterpillar Cross Stitch x Craft for Cats event.
Once registered, share your excitement in the Facebook group, sit back, relax, and wait for your beautiful supplies to arrive!
Any questions? Our friendly customer service team are contactable by email, support@caterpillarcrossstitch.com, or over the phone (+44) 01926 485 045, from Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm.
Make a difference and Craft for Cats!
That time of year is well and truly upon us again, and you’re probably thinking about what Christmas gifts to buy for your loved ones.
If you happen to know someone who’s a craft or cross stitch enthusiast, then we know that finding presents for cross stitchers isn’t always the easiest, so we’ve put together this blog post to help you.
As we start spending more time indoors, there’s no better way to embrace the warmth and charm of the season than with some creative, hands-on crafting. Imagine transforming your space with festive touches, one DIY project at a time!
Crafting isn’t just about making something beautiful (although that certainly is a huge advantage!), it’s also about finding something that makes you happy, calms your mind and brings you a sense of enjoyment and accomplishment.
For neurodiverse people, crafts can offer amazing benefits, from improved focus and confidence to reduced stress and anxiety.
