I don’t know why tropical animals feel like something you should learn about in the summer, because these tropical bird crafts and activities are great to do any time of year. Let’s take a look.
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12 Camping Quilt Projects for Campers, Cabins, and Glamping Fans
Camping quilts have a very particular kind of charm. They’re a little bit nostalgic, a little bit outdoorsy, and usually packed with the sort of motifs that make you want to sew first and organise the fabric scraps later. Campers, … Read More...
15 Bind-Off Methods Every Knitter Should Know And When To Use Them
Binding off is one of those knitting skills that sounds very simple until you realise the edge of your project has a personality of its own.
Too tight? Your sock will not go over your heel.
Too loose? Your sweater … Read More...
Star Wars: The Official Crochet Pattern Book Review – Amigurumi Patterns for Galaxy-Loving Crafters
Alright, I need to confess something… I may not know every single Star Wars timeline detail (my teenagers absolutely do), but give me a crochet hook and a galaxy-themed amigurumi book and I’m suddenly very invested.
10 Recipes You Can Make In A Dutch Oven Loaf Pan
Let’s be honest, a good Dutch oven is one of those kitchen pieces that makes you feel a little bit more capable than you actually are.
You put something humble inside, close the lid, and somehow it comes out looking … Read More...
How To Sew A Tube Top: 10 Easy Tube Top Sewing Tutorials
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a tube top sewing project. It takes me straight back to summer wardrobes, beach bags, music festivals, backyard barbecues, and that glorious stage of sewing where you realise a wearable top does not … Read More...
12 Summer Sea Scene Card Ideas
Michelle’s seahorse scene card is clean and simple and really wonderful with tone’s of calming blues and purples. She used dies to create her images, adding ink blending to them for extra color and shading. There’s a die cut stamped … Read More...
Lincraft To Close Its Remaining Storefronts Across Australia And New Zealand
Long-running fabric and craft retailer Lincraft has announced it will close its remaining physical stores across Australia and New Zealand and shift to an online-only model.
Lincraft, one of Australia and New Zealand’s best-known fabric, yarn and craft retailers, has … Read More...
Pretty Tank Top Knitting Patterns to Keep You Cool
I’ve been writing about knitting online for a long time, and a lot of things have changed. But one good thing I think has changed over the years is that fewer people see knitting as a seasonal activity. Most people … Read More...
Seagull Cross Stitch Patterns
Summertime is beach time, which also means it’s seagull time. Let’s stitch up some of our favorite scavengers of the shore.
This little seagull stamp from Easy Patterns Only is super cute and fun to stitch for any lover of … Read More...
String Quilt Ideas for Skinny Strips and Rotary-Cutting Leftovers Scraps
If your scrap bin is full of long, awkward little strips that are too narrow for regular patchwork but too nice to throw away, string quilting is your new best friend. These are the leftovers from trimming blocks, straightening edges, … Read More...
25 Clever Things To Make With Sweaters That Shrunk In The Wash
Accidentally shrunk a wool sweater in the wash? Save these clever upcycled sweater craft ideas and turn felted jumpers into mittens, bags, cushions, ornaments, coasters, gifts and cozy home décor.
We have all had that heart-sinking laundry moment. You pull … Read More...
Bread Machine Nutella Cinnamon Rolls – Easy Gooey Recipe
There’s something magical about warm, homemade cinnamon rolls—soft, fluffy, and dripping with sweet icing. But when you swirl Nutella into the mix? Oh, my stars, it becomes a breakfast-meets-dessert treat worth waking up early for.
I first stumbled across a … Read More...
Sea Salt Sweet – A Cookbook for Those of Us With a Salt Tooth
I’ve got a confession: I don’t have a sweet tooth, I’ve got a salt tooth. Always have. While everyone else is sneaking an extra cookie from the tin, I’m the one happily polishing off the pretzels, salted nuts, and … Read More...
10 DIY Wood Arbors You Can Build for a Beautiful Garden Entry
If you’ve been dreaming about adding a little structure and charm to your garden, a wooden arbor is one of those projects that makes a surprisingly big impact. It can turn an ordinary path into a proper garden entrance, give … Read More...
Crochet Shorts Patterns For Summer: Cute, Breezy Makes For Handmade Summer Style
There is something wonderfully cheeky about crochet shorts. They are one of those handmade wardrobe pieces that make people stop and say, “Wait… you made those?” And honestly, isn’t that half the fun? Crochet shorts have come a long way … Read More...
Mini Mending Mondays: Mend a Frayed Pocket Edge with Decorative Running Stitch
Pocket edges take such a beating. They are constantly tugged, stretched, stuffed with receipts, and trusted with random bits of life that probably should not have been shoved in there in the first place. When the edge of a pocket … Read More...
DIY Herbal Vapor Rub Balm – A Natural Vicks-Style Decongestant for Cold and Flu Relief
When someone in the house starts sniffling, you just know it’s going to make the rounds. That’s when I reach for this homemade herbal vapor rub—our family’s go-to chest balm for easing congestion, coughs, and that heavy-headed sick feeling.
Made … Read More...
15 Crochet Messy Bun Hat Patterns For Ponytails, Buns And Bad Hair Days
There are some crochet projects that are purely pretty, and then there are the ones that make you wonder how you managed without them. A crochet messy bun hat sits very firmly in that second basket. It is warm, practical, … Read More...
Easy Felt Food Pancakes for Kids – A Sweet Pretend Play Craft for Classrooms and Home
These felt food pancakes for kids are a sweet little project for anyone who loves making handmade toys for pretend play. Made from felt, batting, and a few simple sewing supplies, this craft creates a soft pancake stack complete … Read More...