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The cross stitcher behind the blog Sirious Stitches is quite into biscornu.
If you’re not, a quick primer: biscornu are three-dimensional cross-stitched objects with eight points, often with an indention in the middle that makes them look a bit like … Read More...
When I discovered Kate Atherley’s book Circular Knitting for Beginners and Beyond, I wasn’t sure there was enough to say about circular knitting to fill a book. It’s a pretty short book (144 pages) and includes 10 patterns to … Read More...
If you have ever walked through a Christmas craft fair and thought, “I could make that,” then this is your friendly reminder to start now.
Not in a frantic, glue-gun-at-midnight sort of way. Not with ribbon stuck to your sleeve … Read More...
If you’ve been searching for the perfect crochet top to take you from sunny afternoons to warm summer evenings, the Sunburst Tank from Knit Picks is a winner. This breezy tank is simple, stylish, and has just the right amount … Read More...
There is something wonderfully dangerous about a good pair of handmade earrings at a craft market. They sit there on the table looking sweet and harmless, and before you know it, someone has popped “just one pair” into their basket … Read More...
Bubble skirts are back, and this time they are not being saved for flower girls, dance costumes or the more adventurous corners of our wardrobes.
The modern bubble hem skirt—also called a puffball skirt—can be soft and wearable, especially when … Read More...
Paige took it to the next level filling and over lapping her scallops down more than one half of her page. She used a border punch and different pattern papers for her scallops and notice how she created a rainbow … Read More...
Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.
May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. … Read More...
There is something wonderfully comforting about a piece of handmade textile art hanging on the wall. Perhaps it is the softness, the slightly uneven tufts or simply the fact that yarn instantly makes a room feel warmer. Whatever the reason, … Read More...
Zig zag quilts have been around for decades, but modern quilting has completely reinvented them.
Gone are the busy calicos and tightly packed traditional layouts (although we still love those too). Today’s modern zig zag quilts lean into negative space, … Read More...
If you are in the mood for a quick crochet hat with a lot of personality, the Colorful Maker Hat from Lion Brand is a fun one to look at. It is described as a cozy statement piece with a … Read More...
There is something rather wonderful about a homemade sugar scrub—the scent, the pretty jar and that deliciously grainy texture that makes an ordinary shower feel like a small luxury. Traditional oil-and-sugar scrubs certainly have their place, but they can also … Read More...
Sunflower machine embroidery is one of those categories that always feels cheerful, useful, and easy to stitch into everyday projects. A single bloom looks lovely on a tea towel or tote, while fuller sunflower motifs work beautifully on cushion covers, … Read More...
There is something about a bowl of tiny wool strawberries that makes me unreasonably happy.
They are bright, cheerful and forgiving enough for a beginner, yet they still teach several of the skills you will use in more advanced needle-felting … Read More...
This tote-ally lovely card from Mindy combines two different die sets, one is a floral set and the other is a fun large tote that she filled with the flowers. I love the pink and coral color combo, it works … Read More...
Looking for a lightweight, stylish, and oh-so-practical tote to take with you everywhere this season? The Pancake Crochet Market Bag might just become your go-to favorite. Whether you’re heading to the farmers market to grab some fresh produce, packing snacks … Read More...
Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!
I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy … Read More...
These backpack cross stitch patterns aren’t like the backpacks you would use for school, but they might inspire you to go on a different sort of adventure, and pack your sense of humor.
When it comes to funny cross stitch, … Read More...
If your recycling bin always seems to be full of shipping boxes, cereal boxes, cardboard tubes, and random packaging, you are definitely not alone. Cardboard is one of the easiest recycled craft supplies to collect because it turns up in … Read More...
Some crochet projects are made simply because we need a warm hat. Some are made because we need a quick gift, a stash-busting project, or something easy to work on while watching television. And then there are crochet projects that … Read More...
