Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which … Read More...
Printable Letter Books for Preschoolers
I did a post earlier this year with activities and ideas for teaching the alphabet, but a lot or learning letters and recognizing them just has to do with seeing them and working with them a lot.
That means … Read More...
10 Ice Cubes That Instantly Elevate Champagne
Elegant flavour cubes to add sparkle, colour, and effortless glamour to your next glass.
Champagne has a way of making even the smallest moment feel worth celebrating. But if you’ve ever wanted to dress up your bubbles without turning your … Read More...
Setting Up a Beginner Craft Space? A Practical Shopping List
A new craft hobby does not require a room that looks like a craft store. In fact, I think beginners have a much nicer time when they start with one project, a few dependable tools and somewhere to put everything … Read More...
Thrift Store Upcycling: Rustic Pumpkin Decorations From Glass Bowls
You know those patterned glass bowls that seem to appear on every thrift-store shelf? The little dessert bowls, the heavy pressed-glass dishes, and the ones that probably spent years tucked away in somebody’s china cabinet? This project gives them a … Read More...
Free Animal Person Embroidery Design Review
This free Animal Person embroidery design from Ann The Gran is definitely one of those patterns that makes you stop and look twice. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one 4.48″ x 6.03″ size, has 19,772 stitches, … Read More...
DIY Halloween Sock Pumpkins: Easy Fuzzy Pumpkins With Ghosts, Stripes and Witch Hats
Some craft supplies announce themselves immediately. Others look suspiciously like something you were supposed to put in the laundry basket.
These fuzzy Halloween socks fall into the second category. With little white ghosts, orange dots, witch hats and cheerful stripes, … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Felt Into Autumn with Heidi Feathers
Autumn is here, and that means it’s time to bring out the warm colours, soft wools, and cozy creative projects. This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday celebrates everything we love about fall — from crunchy leaves to rich, earthy tones … Read More...
How to Make an Interactive Halloween Mini Scrapbook Album
Camino used the new Booville collection from Pinkfresh Studio to create a Spook-tacular Interactive Mini Scrapbook Album project. The cover of her album is acetate decorated with a chalkboard inspired label and lots of pretty flowers along with some tiny … Read More...
Mini Pumpkins and Jack o’Lanterns to Cross Stitch
I just can’t resist sharing a few more Halloween cross stitch patterns when they are as cute and quick to stitch as these!
This boo cross stitch from Luzatolye was the first little Halloween cross stitch pattern to catch my … Read More...
Sweet Mini Halloween Knitting Patterns
If you’d still like to knit up some Halloween decor this season, check out this little collection of mini Halloween knitting patterns.
Knit or Treat from Stacey Lieckfeldt (Ravelry) is a set of Halloween projects worked in super … Read More...
Lightweight Lacy Crochet Tee Pattern That’s Perfect for Layering
Some crochet garments look beautiful on the hanger but feel awkward to wear. This Lacy Crochet Tee from Lana Grossa is not one of those pieces. It’s light, breathable, and very much designed to be worn — the kind … Read More...
Beaded Halloween Skeleton Craft – A Spooky-Cute Bead Project For Halloween Decorating
If you like your Halloween crafts with a little bit of spooky charm and a whole lot of handmade personality, this Beaded Halloween Skeleton from CraftBits is a fun little project to add to your October crafting list.
This project … Read More...
3 FREE Comfy Cozy Coloring Pages
Here’s something very meta, cuddling up and getting cozy to color in coloring pages that feature cozy, cuddly images. Dover Publications “Comfy Buddies: Cozy Nights Coloring Book” is filled with 39 simple illustrations to color featuring little animal friends like … Read More...
DIY Halloween Bath Bombs – Spooky-Fun Self-Care for Ghouls of All Ages
If your idea of Halloween fun includes a little bubbling, fizzing magic—without the sugar crash—these DIY Halloween Bath Bombs are your new favorite trick and treat. Think spooky swirls, candy-free gifts, and a little self-care potion-making, all rolled into one … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Threadbound Art
Threadbound Art is a small Etsy shop full of whimsy, with lots of animal patterns, and lots of geese in particular.
The farmhouse and country category is the largest as of this writing, and of the 16 patterns in it, … Read More...
A Simple Knit Blanket to Keep You Cozy
As the temperatures start getting cooler as they are doing now where I live, all I want to do is knit blankets or be under knit blankets or be under a blanket while knitting it.
If you’re new to knitting … Read More...
Fabric Yardage Conversion Chart for Quilters and Sewers
If you’ve ever stood at the fabric counter doing mental maths while trying not to look confused, you are definitely not alone. Fabric yardage conversions sound simple until you’re halfway through a project, your pattern says you need 5/8 yard, … Read More...
How to Start a Crochet, Knitting or DIY Podcast: A Simple Podcast Equipment Setup
Thinking about starting a craft podcast? Here is a practical podcast equipment setup for beginners, plus episode ideas and tips for sharing visual projects with listeners.
There is something lovely about listening to another maker chat while your hands are … Read More...
12 Fall Scrapbook Layouts for Going to the Pumpkin Patch
Wendy pulled the pink and orange colors of her photo into her darling Pumpkin Patch layout. Her page had loads of texture with layers of torn Fall pattern papers that she inked on the edges for top and bottom borders. … Read More...