Independent craft blog since 2007
I have fabric buying rules.
Very sensible rules.
Responsible, grown-up, “I have teenagers and a mortgage” rules.
And yet… somehow… I still come home with another bundle of florals.
If you’ve ever typed “quilting fabric sale” into Google knowing … Read More...
There is something incredibly touching about a handmade teddy bear, especially when it has been knitted with the purpose of bringing comfort to someone who needs it most. This free Trauma Teddy knitting pattern from CraftBits is one of those … Read More...
One of the best parts of working with clay is decorating the surface—and if you’ve ever wanted to add detailed, professional-looking borders without hours of carving, these Pottery Border Rollers are a total studio upgrade. Available in sets of 6 … Read More...
Crochet flowers are one of those wonderfully satisfying little projects that make you feel productive almost instantly. They are quick, pretty, stash-friendly, and just useful enough that you can justify making a whole pile of them while watching telly with … Read More...
This is one of those craft files that feels a little different from the usual embroidery download, and honestly, that is exactly why it stands out. While it may have originally been listed with an Easter angle, I actually think … Read More...
This collection of FREE vintage inspired pattern papers are perfect for masculine designs for Father’s Day or trips to the beach. These four retro laid back designs include a tropical leaf tone on tone in dark teal, a chevron pattern … Read More...
When my daughter was young she loved the PBS show “Peg + Cat,” and if you’ve got a fan of that show in your house this activity will be even better, but it doesn’t matter if your kids don’t already … Read More...
There is something so lovely about matcha. It feels a little bit fancy, a little bit calming, and just green enough to make you feel like you are doing something good for yourself, even when you are folding it into … Read More...
There’s something about warm weather that makes me want to put down the heavy blankets and start reaching for cotton yarn, open stitches and breezy little crochet projects that don’t leave me melting under a lap full of wool. … Read More...
There are some vintage knitting patterns that feel like they belong in a hat box with tissue paper, silk gloves, and a very dramatic lipstick. This Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has exactly that sort of … Read More...
Let’s talk about the part that makes people pause.
You’ve printed your junk journal pages. You’ve layered your ephemera. You’ve folded your signatures.
And then you think… now what?
Binding … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday is my weekly way of highlighting independent Etsy designers who are creating sewing patterns that are thoughtful, practical, and genuinely useful in everyday life. These reviews are written from a real sewist’s perspective, looking beyond the listing … Read More...
Even if you don’t like bugs you can deny how adorable these shaped cards from Carly are! She used dies to create each one of these easy card designs and will show you how to take these simple designs up … Read More...
Non Stop Stitch is an Etsy shop based in Ukraine with a dizzying quantity and variety of cross stitch patterns.
They tend to the cute/whimsical and colorful, with lots of flowers, animals, fantasy designs and some classic Ukraine inspired motifs. … Read More...
I guess the trend of little scarves and bandanas isn’t going away, and there’s a good reason for that. These little projects are fast, and they’re good for beginners because of the low commitment and they make something that doesn’t … Read More...
This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is all about color, texture, and a touch of woodland whimsy.
If you’ve ever wanted to bring a bit of the forest indoors, these wool needle-felted acorns are a quick, satisfying project you’ll love. … Read More...
How adorable is this round Bee inspired album from Traci?! She used the Bee Happy collection from Doodlebug and a round petal acrylic album of her own design for the base. The cover has flower petal openings so she decorated … Read More...
France is a country in Europe that’s officially the French Republic, but it also has overseas regions and territories include French Guiana, the French West Indies and islands in the North Atlantic, Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Let’s learn more … Read More...
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about this Recycled Skittles Pouch project. It takes one of those bright candy wrappers that would normally be tossed in the bin and turns it into a useful little zipper pouch with personality, color, and … Read More...
A provisional cast on is a temporary knitting cast on that keeps your stitches live so you can come back to them later. It is useful for seamless scarves, folded hems, sock toes, cowls, sweater edges, pockets, and projects where … Read More...
