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...
How to Create an Autumn Gatefold Mini Scrapbook Album
Anya used the Pumpkins and Plaids collection from Simple Stories to create this amazing gatefold style mini album project for Autumn. This collection includes pattern papers, chipboard shapes, foam stickers, printed embellishments, cardstock stickers, enamel dots and more, all in … Read More...
Book Review: The Knitter’s Sweater Fitting Bible
It’s one thing to follow a knitting pattern and get the fit that the designer wanted for that particular project. But it’s quite another thing to decide how you want your sweater to fit and making a project work for … Read More...
Nipping and Tucking Digital Stamps: How to Edit, Customize and Perfect Digi Images for Cardmaking
Digital stamps give cardmakers a level
of creative freedom that traditional stamping simply cannot match. With just a few simple edits, you can resize images, remove elements, combine designs, and customize artwork to perfectly suit your project.
This process, often … Read More...
Cotton Companion Free Crochet Bag Pattern
If you love practical crochet projects you can actually use, this Free Cotton Companion Crochet Bag Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like a really handy one to save. It is a free download and includes both a roomy crochet bag … Read More...
2 Crochet Moses Basket Patterns for Babies and Dolls
There is something especially lovely about a handmade Moses basket. Perhaps it is the traditional shape, the chunky crochet texture or simply the thought of a tiny baby—or a much-loved doll—being tucked inside something made stitch by stitch.
Crochet Moses … Read More...