If you have a little one in your life, Knits for Little Ones by Lotte Rahbek is full of sweet patterns for kids ages 0-2 inspired by nature and the sea.
Rahbek is a designer of Nordic inspired knits and … Read More...
Halloween Sampler Cross Stitch Patterns
Stitch up something a little different for your Halloween decor with these Halloween sampler cross stitch patterns. From the traditional to the slightly offbeat, I think there’s something for almost everyone here.
This cute little sampler from Juko Patterns includes … Read More...
Junk Journalers, You Need These 2 New Sticker Books
If you have ever bought a beautiful sticker book and then felt slightly guilty about actually using the stickers, this article is your official permission slip.
Stickers are made to be peeled. Journals are made to become wonderfully lumpy. And … Read More...
Book Review: Crochet Goomis – 50 Amigurumi Critters and Characters
Crochet Goomis: 50 Amigurumi Critters and Characters in a World Woven by Yarn by Louie’s Loops is definitely the second kind.
The book introduces us to the world of Goomia and 50 different Goomigurumi characters, including butterfly-loving Bigfoot Bobby, … Read More...
12 Halloween Quilting Patterns with a Skull Theme
If pumpkins and black cats feel a little expected, skull-themed quilts bring a darker, bolder edge to Halloween sewing. Some lean full gothic, some pick up Day of the Dead colour and floral details, and others feel more modern and … Read More...
Free Ghost Crochet Pattern: Easy No-Sew Halloween Ghost
There is something about a little crochet ghost that makes it almost impossible to stop at one.
You begin with perfectly sensible intentions. Maybe you want a quick Halloween decoration for the mantel, something handmade to tuck beside a pumpkin, … Read More...
Free Charity Knitting Pattern: Premature Baby Beanie
There is something especially lovely about a handmade baby beanie, but when it is made for a premature baby, it becomes more than just a knitting project — it becomes a tiny act of kindness.
10 Decorative Pie Crust Ideas That Make Homemade Pies Look Beautiful
There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about setting a homemade pie on the table and watching everyone lean in before you have even cut the first slice. A good pie does not need to be perfect, of course. In fact, some … Read More...
Video Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials for French Knots
French knots are one of those stitches that can make a ribbon embroidery project look instantly more polished. They’re tiny, textured, and surprisingly versatile, but they can also be the stitch that makes beginners want to toss the hoop across … Read More...
12 Elegant Autumn Handmade Card Ideas
Melissa’s stunning Autumn card starts with a stamped and stenciled background on a kraft cardstock base. In the center is her stamped and die cut sentiment on a circle with a wreath of die cut leaves peeking out. There’s also … Read More...
Ghost Craft Ideas for Kids
Ghost crafts are a lot of fun for kids to make and they’re a way to get into Halloween crafting that’s not really scary. Here are some easy ghost crafts for you to make with kids, whether it’s your kiddo … Read More...
How to Add Glow-in-the-Dark Pigment to Polymer Clay (Tips, Tricks and Project Ideas)
If you’ve ever wanted your polymer clay earrings or charms to literally light up the night, glow-in-the-dark pigments are the secret ingredient. Adding them to clay isn’t difficult, but there are some tricks to getting the best glow, the … Read More...
Dollar Tree Halloween Tiered Stand
I love a good Dollar Tree Halloween craft, and this DIY Halloween tiered stand is one of those projects that proves you really don’t need expensive supplies to make something spooky and impressive.
This project uses simple plastic plates, bowls, … Read More...
DIY Sea Glass Planter: A Coastal Terracotta Pot Makeover
There is something about sea glass that makes every crafter a little bit feral at the beach. You start off casually walking along the sand, and before you know it, you’re bent over like a treasure hunter, filling your pockets … Read More...
15 Spider Web Crochet Patterns for Halloween – Free & Paid Patterns
There is something wonderfully satisfying about crocheting a spider web. You begin with what looks like a rather innocent little circle of yarn and, a few rounds of chains and stitches later, you’ve created something that looks as though it … Read More...
10 DIY Halloween Jewellery Ideas That Are Cute, Not Creepy
There is a very fine line between Halloween jewellery that feels fun and festive, and Halloween jewellery that looks like you raided the costume aisle five minutes before leaving the house. I say this with love, because we have all … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Skeleton Ribcage Top
If you are looking for a Halloween costume that says, “Yes, I made this myself,” without requiring three weeks of sewing, face paint and questionable decisions involving a hot glue gun, this crochet ribcage top is such a fun … Read More...
Michaels Skeleton Crochet Pattern + 10 Spooky Crochet Skeleton Tops and Corsets
Apparently crocheting your own rib cage is a thing now.
And judging by how often michaels skeleton crochet pattern, crochet skeleton top, ribcage crochet top and skeleton corset crochet pattern are turning up in searches, quite a few of … Read More...
Cross Stitch Forum Asks for Proof Stitches Aren’t AI
There are a lot of stories out there these days about AI use in the crafting space for everything from answering technique questions to writing patterns.
And there’s a lot of content about how to spot AI patterns, or even … Read More...
Book Review: Best Dressed Crab and Friends – Knitted Sea Creatures With an Ocean of Outfits
I knew I was going to like this book the moment I saw a crab wearing a puffer vest.
Best Dressed Crab and Friends by Karla Courtney is one of those knitting books that’s completely unnecessary in the very best … Read More...