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When I was looking around for free knitting patterns to share recently, I came across this fun leopard print wrap from Yarnspirations.
This fun bulky wrap gives you tons of practice with instarsia and makes a bold statement while keeping … Read More...
I came across a post recently from Lord Libidan wondering about where all the good cross stitch alphabets have gone. While you can find lots of fonts on Etsy (and I even shared a few good cross stitch fonts recently) … Read More...
There’s something about an Aperol spritz that makes a simple afternoon catch-up feel a little more special. Perhaps it’s that gorgeous orange colour, or the oversized wine glass with a slice of orange tucked inside. Either way, it’s a lovely … Read More...
Some Halloween quilt patterns make me want to decorate the whole house. Others make me want to quietly add another project to the sewing pile and pretend it was always part of the plan. The Cat-O-Lantern quilt pattern from Fat … Read More...
This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet … Read More...
If you’ve ever spotted a plain glass platter at a thrift store and thought it needed a little personality, this is a lovely way to give it a seasonal makeover. A piece of Halloween fabric attached to the underside turns … Read More...
Some evenings, dinner needs to happen with very little enthusiasm from the person making it. You’ve worked all day, answered everyone’s questions, possibly started three different projects, and now somebody wants to know what’s for dinner. Preferably before you’ve even … Read More...
You know those little cotton drawstring bags that seem to accumulate in the craft cupboard? The ones left over from party favours, jewellery packaging or a project you were absolutely going to finish? They make surprisingly charming little Halloween ghosts.… Read More...
If you love a Christmas table that feels a little bit special, these free Nutcracker embroidery patterns from DMC are well worth a look. The collection includes a Nutcracker napkin pattern, Nutcracker tablecloth pattern, and Nutcracker table runner … Read More...
If you’re creating paper crafting projects for your pooch you’ll want to grab this amazing collection of peeking dogs. These FREE cut files feature so many different breeds of doggies from small to large, all peeking over an edge making … Read More...
Explaining Dia de Los Muertos to kids can be difficult because most of us don’t generally talk about death or what happens when we die a lot with our kids. But Dia de los Muertos is actually a happy, not … Read More...
There’s something about a pumpkin pie cooling on the kitchen bench that makes the whole house feel ready for autumn. Perhaps it’s the cinnamon, perhaps it’s the promise of dessert, or perhaps it’s knowing you’ve sorted one part of … Read More...
If your usual breakfast is toast eaten while answering emails, this is a rather lovely excuse to slow down. Cheesy baked eggs combine a few familiar ingredients in a little ovenproof dish, with something crunchy alongside for dipping.
Search for … Read More...
Some craft projects begin with beautiful supplies. This one begins with a plastic dustpan, which is probably not what anyone expects to see on your autumn decorating list.
But with a little paint, a wooden backing board and a handful … Read More...
Oh my goodness, how adorable are these little witches!? This collection of 10 different digital stamps are FREE to download and use on your Halloween paper crafting projects. There’s a witch hugging her cat, stirring a cauldron, making potions, decorating … Read More...
I rarely understand why something becomes a trend in crafting. Gnomes and geese are both cute I guess, but I never thought we’d be making them for all seasons. (See, for example, this collection of gnome knitting patterns, or … Read More...
There are two kinds of thrift-store regret. Buying something you never use, and leaving behind a beautiful $3 candlestick because you couldn’t think of a project quickly enough.
Then, three weeks later, you find the perfect tutorial. Naturally.
When you … Read More...
If you’ve ever tried to squeeze the very last smear of toothpaste from a tube, rolled it from the bottom, folded it in half and then attacked it with the handle of your toothbrush, you’ll understand why toothpaste tablets have … Read More...
There is something wonderfully cheerful about a crochet bucket hat, especially when it has that granny-style texture that makes us all say, “Oh yes, I could make that in five colours from my stash.” And let’s be honest, any pattern … Read More...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about finishing a handmade Halloween gift with a tag that looks as though it has been pulled from an old witch’s cupboard.
These free printable grungy Halloween gift tags are designed for anyone who loves … Read More...
