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America’s National Parks have inspired artists and regular folks as long as they have existed, and Nancy Bates found inspiration from the parks for her knit hat collection Knitting the National Parks.
The book includes mostly colorwork hat patterns for … Read More...
Got Scraps? Then this fun and handy tutorial is for you. Add a little something personal to your luggage with these awesome quilted luggage tags. You can learn to make them in this tutorial from Crafty Staci.
Staci’s tags are … Read More...
It turns out that I really struggle with the spelling of the word Poinsettia. I would have thought after writing this roundup of Cross stitch patterns and charts I would have mastered it, but no, I still keep getting it … Read More...
This cute guy has made a couple of woodland friends while walking through the forest on this sweet card from Mindy. She used brand new stamps and dies from My Favorite Things to create her design. I love the ink … Read More...
Thanksgiving, as it is observed in the United States, is traditionally marked with a plentiful dinner. Bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and, of course, turkey are all traditional foods. How did turkey come to be the focal point … Read More...
Jennifer used several thin circles stitched to her layout to create this beautiful wreath design. At the top and bottom are clusters of pretty flowers in colors that coordinate with the pattern papers. The photo and some sentiments sit on … Read More...
Cute Halloween crafts seem to be all over the place this year. I generally pick a them each year, I did eyeballs one year, another year I did candy corns and one other time I did witch hats. I think … Read More...
This spider web pillow is a fun way to decorate for Halloween! Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can make this cute spider web Halloween pillow. It’s easy to sew from cotton fabric and decorative trims. Go to … Read More...
There’s something about fall that makes me want to knit all the things with lots of texture.
Heidi May’s Sorrel Wrap has texture upon texture because it’s worked with both a worsted weight yarn and two different colors of a … Read More...
Coding activities with kids can start long before they are ready to write their own programs on a computer. In fact, they don’t need to involve a computer at all.
At its most basic, coding is just a set of … Read More...
This roundup of sewing patterns and tutorials is all about Sewing Pillows for Christmas decor. All of these cushions would make wonderful handmade gifts for the holiday season. Cushions or pillows are great for decorating as they don’t take up … Read More...
Leave it to Mary of Needle ‘n Thread to design another jaw-dropping project. All of her work is stunning and this crewel rooster is no exception.
This design is definitely not for a beginner. The article has links to twenty … Read More...
This list of sewing patterns is for 15 different potholders you can sew. Pot holder makes great handmade gifts for friends and family. The best thing is pot holders are so small that generally you can use up your … Read More...
This roundup of crafts shares with you 15 different variations on using mop heads to create DIY handmade decorations. I have included some seasonal projects such as mop head pumpkins, and mop heads Christmas gnomes. So why do we use … Read More...
These colorful Halloween cards from Amy R. don’t actually require any coloring. The stamps from Hero Arts have coordinating stencils so you can add color with an ink blending technique. Perfect for those who don’t have time (or patience) to … Read More...
This pretty album looks like a cross between a large envelope and a purse. The cover is created with chipboard covered by pattern paper to look like an envelope but Nolana added a fun chain so it can be carried … Read More...
Get a handle on your desk clutter with this tabletop organizer caddy. You can sew one for your home or office using a free pattern from Sew4Home. The boxy organizer has pockets around the outside to hold smaller items … Read More...
I have a black cat, so I love anything that includes a black cat in its design.
This Halloween kitty cross stitch pattern from Tereena Clarke at Artecy Cross Stitch includes a kitten in a witch hat, a jack o’lantern … Read More...
Colorwork mittens are the best possible thing to keep you hands warm in the winter. Mittens are actually warmer than gloves, because all your fingers being in the same section helps them keep each other warm, and the strands from … Read More...
For a fast and easy Christmas pillow look no further than this tutorial from A Bright Corner. The simple design is so effective with the bright holiday colors used. Patchwork like this pillow is always a favorite any time … Read More...
