If you want to feel personally attacked by a collection of knitting and crochet patterns as I was, check out the “90s Mod Inspired” pattern lookbook from Yarnspirations.
It’s actually a great collection of patterns for folks who want … Read More...
Small Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns
These mini Halloween cross stitch patterns are a great way to add to your holiday decor in a hurry.
The 28 tiny Halloween cross stitch patterns set from Aliton Embroidery includes all sorts of fun designs, from mushrooms and cats … Read More...
Inspired by the Stolen Neighbors Quilt? How to Organise a Community Quilt Project
The Minnesota Stolen Neighbors Quilt has reminded many of us just how much a group of makers can achieve together. Its organisers brought contributions from across the country into a quilt containing 12,500 squares, which was unveiled at the Minnesota … Read More...
14 Halloween Bat Sewing Projects To Make This October
Halloween bats are one of those projects that always look more impressive than the effort involved.
A bit of black felt, a few wing shapes, some wonky stitching, and suddenly your house looks like you planned your Halloween décor back … Read More...
20 Kids Crafts That Use Upcycled Toilet Roll Tubes
Making paper rolls is a fun and environmentally friendly way for children to express their artistic side. You can make a variety of decorative and functional items using a plain old cardboard tube and your desired toilet paper roll crafts, … Read More...
Resources for Teaching Cursive to Kids
The notion of the importance of teaching kids how to write cursive seems to wax and wane. While some schools have taken it out of their curriculum, many still see the value of learning how to write and read script. … Read More...
How Was the Stolen Neighbors Quilt Made? The Community Behind 12,500 Squares
When I first heard about the Stolen Neighbors Quilt, I pictured a group of quilters working on something enormous. Then I learned that the finished piece contains 12,500 squares. If you have ever tried to keep even a modest … Read More...
7 Woven Ribbons Quilt Patterns for a Beautiful Interlaced Look
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a quilt that makes you look twice. A woven ribbons quilt has that clever over-and-under effect, yet the “ribbons” are usually made from pieced fabric. Change the colours and the same design can feel … Read More...
Fall Quilt Set Sale: Cozy Ready-Made Quilts for an Autumn Bedroom
I love a handmade quilt, but I also know how many evenings go into making one. Sometimes you want that warm, layered look on the bed this weekend, while your own sewing project is still a very optimistic pile … Read More...
Bundle Halloween ITH Toy Machine Embroidery Designs – Etsy Review
This one is such a fun little spooky bundle, especially if you love projects that are cute rather than creepy. The Bundle Halloween ITH Toy Machine Embroidery Designs from CatEmbroideryDesign is an instant digital download for embroidery machines, and the … Read More...
100 FREE Autumn and Fall SVG Cut Files and Printables
The crew over at SVG Heart has gathered together 100 (yes, that’s right, 100) of their Fall and Autumn SVG cut files that they offer for FREE all in one place. You’ll find all types of styles from cute, sweet, … Read More...
Cross Stitch Lids for Mason Jars
Mason jars are fun to craft with, use for storage or even use to hold gifts like baking mixes or sugar scrubs. But you can make your jars even cuter — no matter what you’re using them for — by … Read More...
Knit an Adorable Set of Sea Creatures
Amigirumi may be more popular in crochet than it is in knitting; there are certainly more patterns for cute creatures, food and whatever else you can think of in crochet than there are in knitting.
But that doesn’t mean you … Read More...
12 FREE Halloween Kids in Costumes Digital Stamps
These darling kiddos dressed up in costumes for Halloween are going to be adorable on your handmade cards this year! They are perfect for costume party invitation but you can also add them to scrapbook layouts of your kids (or … Read More...
12 Creative Christmas Gifts for Grandchildren You Can Enjoy Together
There is a particular pleasure in giving a grandchild a present you can open together. I love a gift that gets tipped onto the kitchen table on Christmas afternoon and turns into painting, building, baking or a little bit … Read More...
Book Review: I Am Indigenous
People with Indigenous heritage throughout the Americas and the world might not always feel comfortable identifying as Indigenous or really know what it means or carry the traditions of their ancestors with them.
Anne Tenning, a member of the Stz’uminus … Read More...
DIY Macrame Ghost Wall Hanging – Spooky Halloween Decor Made Easy
Every now and then, a craft idea comes along that makes you stop and say, “Now that’s clever!” This DIY macramé ghost wall hanging is exactly that. It takes a timeless craft like macramé and gives it a seasonal twist … Read More...
Everly Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern Review – Rosette Motifs and Sweet Vintage Style
If you’re a sucker for anything with a little texture and a bit of old-school sweetness, the Everly crochet baby blanket is going to be right up your alley. This pattern is described as being inspired by a “field of … Read More...
Free Vintage Halloween Junk Journal Printables – Candy, Torn Ephemera and Spooky Pockets
There’s something about vintage Halloween that just feels different.
Before everything was neon plastic and glow sticks, Halloween was paper-wrapped candy, hand-drawn pumpkins, black cats on cream cardstock, and just the right amount of spooky.
This new Freebie Friday … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Felted Birdie
There’s something so joyful about crafting a tiny bird from wool — soft, whimsical, and full of personality! This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday features a charming Felted Birdie project from Fit To Be Loved, and it’s the perfect … Read More...