Yes it’s nearly that time again! Soon it will be Halloween and you will want to have made all your new decorations for the fun season fresh and new! I think it’s an awesome idea to add new pieces … Read More...
The Grain Cowl Knitting Pattern
As much as I’ve been focusing on knits for warmer weather lately, it’s probably time for those of us in the northern part of the world to at least start thinking about knitting for fall and winter.
And if you’re … Read More...
Beach Addition Flash Cards
It’s not too late to bring a bit of a summer theme to your learning activities. These printable beach themed math flash cards from 3 Dinosaurs are an easy way to kids to practice adding 1 to 10 with a … Read More...
How to Add Beads to Punch Needle Designs
Add a little bling to your next punch needle project with some beads. It’s easier than you think with this tutorial from Doodle Dog Primitives.
As the author explains, beading not only adds that extra decorative touch, it can be … Read More...
25 Tulip Cross Stitch Patterns To Stitch
I am slowly running out of space with these Tulip patterns, I think I have printed and set aside around 10 of them into my MUST DO folder. I don’t know what it is , but I have always … Read More...
10+ DIY Shrinky Dink Keychains
This roundup of craft projects is for Keychains made with Shrinky dinks or Shrink Plastic. If you don’t know what shrinky dinks are then let me explain it briefly. You create a design on a special Shrink plastic
, then … Read More...
Foiled Beta Fish Card
Check out the shimmer and shine Brenda got from using foiling on this beautiful Beta Fish Card! She foiled the fish outline using gold speckled foil, coloring it with Copic Markers. The title is a mix of stamping and die … Read More...
Easy iPad Stand Sewing Tutorial
Read a recipe or watch a video on your iPad hands free with a fabric iPad stand! Just prop your tablet or iPad on the pillow stand and you can easily see the screen without having to hold it in … Read More...
Suitcase Shaped Mini Album
This Suitcase Shaped Mini Album from Katelyn is perfect for vacation and travel photos. She used a suitcase shaped die to cut out the shapes for the cover and inside pages, adding 3 metal rings at the edge to hold … Read More...
What Are the Easiest Knitting Patterns?
When you’re new to knitting, it can be difficult to know the best knitting patterns to try. How do you know what’s right for your skill level or what you’re going to be able to complete quickly and easily to … Read More...
How to Make a Strip Pieced Lone Star Block
Here’s a unique idea for making a lone star quilt block. It comes from Coriander Quilts. It is also a great way to use up some scraps.
The tutorial has detailed step-by-step instructions plus plenty of photos to help … Read More...
14 Quillows To Sew – Quilt / Pillow Sewing Patterns
A quillow is a mixture of a quilt and a pillow. (It’s also known as ‘quillo.’) The main concept is that you fold the quilt into a connected pouch or pocket, which appears like a pillow when closed.
Some Quillows … Read More...
Book Review: 100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs
There are a lot of fun, large and challenging cross stitch designs out there, but sometimes you just want something small and simple. Little cross stitch designs are great to use on greeting cards, bookmarks, napkins and other projects, and … Read More...
Watercolor Mushroom Cards
I know mushroom and fungus aren’t for everyone but personally I love them and these watercolor Mushroom Cards from Lisa look like they came right out of a nature journal. She used Distress Inks to do a quick and easy … Read More...
15-Minute Fabric Key Fob – Sewing Tutorial
Sew a cute new key fob to help keep up with your keys! It’s super easy and only takes about 15 minutes. Positively Splendid has a tutorial showing how to make them. These fabric key fobs are great gifts. … Read More...
Add More to a Layout with Hidden Flaps
Jessica has a terrific way to add more space and an interactive element to layouts with hidden flaps. On her left page she created smaller flaps under the photos, on the right page most of the entire page lifts up … Read More...
Needle Felting with Kids. A Great Beginner Project!
Here’s a great little project for a fun craft day with the kids. This one will have them learning how to thread a needle, sew two pieces of fabric together as well as the method for stuffing and sewing … Read More...
Printable Bookmarks for Kids to Color
Here’s a fun DIY school supply kids can do at home or at school if you need a little quiet time activity in the first few days of school. I’ve collected a bunch of printable bookmarks for kids to color … Read More...
Lace Panel Tee Knitting Pattern
I tend to gravitate to simple projects to knit and to wear when it’s hot outside, but it’s nice to have a little added detail to make them a little more fun.
Avondale by Tammy Gore is a pretty, basic … Read More...
How to Align Text on an Embroidery Canvas
I don’t know about you, but it is not always easy aligning text onto an embroidery canvas. Often I can’t get it centered just right, or the letters are different sizes. Whatever the case may be, this article and video … Read More...