There are some recycled craft supplies that quietly collect in jars for years, waiting for their big moment. Buttons do it. Wine corks do it. And bottle caps? Oh, bottle caps are absolutely guilty.
If you have a stash of … Read More...
9 Painted Mosaic Walkway DIY Ideas to Brighten a Plain Garden Path
There’s something rather disappointing about a plain concrete path running through a garden you’ve spent ages making lovely. The flowers are doing their thing, the pots have been rearranged three times, and there in the middle is a grey strip … Read More...
DIY Beaded Towel Holder: An Easy Boho Bathroom Update
A DIY beaded towel holder is a lovely way to add a little warmth to a bathroom without replacing the vanity, repainting the walls or convincing yourself that new tiles are a perfectly reasonable weekend project.
With wooden beads, strong … Read More...
How to Cook Lamb Shanks: Tender Oven and Slow Cooker Methods
The best way to cook lamb shanks is to brown them, then cook them slowly in a covered pot with stock, vegetables and herbs until fork-tender. Allow roughly 3 to 4 hours in a 160°C conventional oven, or 8 to … Read More...
14 Quick Handmade Gifts To Sew Before Christmas
Let’s be honest, Christmas sewing has two very different moods.
There is the dreamy October version of us who thinks, “This year I’ll make everyone a handmade gift.” Then there is the December version of us who is standing in … Read More...
Fox and Rabbit Cross Stitch: Free Sampler Patterns and Tips for Getting Started
Some cross stitch designs make you think, “That’s lovely.” Others have you rummaging through the thread drawer before you’ve even finished looking at the photograph. If traditional samplers, decorative borders and stitching with a sense of history are your weakness, … Read More...
Crochet Christmas Hat and Mitten Ornament
This tiny crochet Christmas hat and mitten set is such a sweet little holiday make. It works up in festive stripes and looks lovely as a tree ornament, package topper, stocking decoration, or tucked onto a wreath. It’s also one … Read More...
Quilt As You Go Tutorial (Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Guide)
If you’ve ever tried quilting a full-size quilt on a domestic sewing machine, you know the struggle. The bunching. The wrestling. The awkward shoulder positions. The moment you question your life choices while shoving 8 pounds of fabric through a … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Bread Pan Pottery Template
There’s something heartwarming about baking bread. It’s slow, it’s soulful, and it makes the whole house smell like comfort. Now imagine pairing that feeling with pottery—baking a loaf in a pan that you built with your own two hands. That’s … Read More...
A Nostalgic Christmas Pudding Knitting Pattern for Your Handmade Decorations
There are some Christmas decorations I’ll always have a soft spot for, and a little knitted Christmas pudding is definitely on that list. Brown yarn, white icing and a cheerful red cherry—it’s a simple combination, but it brings back … Read More...
Christmas Stick and Stitch Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review
I am a little bit in love with these kinds of stick and stitch embroidery designs, because they are exactly the sort of project that gets you started straight away instead of sitting in a pile while you overthink … Read More...
10 Bucket Hat Knitting Patterns for a Fun Handmade Wardrobe
Bucket hats have a way of reminding me of family holidays, sunny afternoons and the hat someone inevitably left behind at the beach. Knit one yourself, though, and this familiar little accessory becomes something rather special. There’s room for lovely … Read More...
10 Free Hot Water Bottle Cover Knitting Patterns for Cosy Nights
A hot water bottle isn’t the most glamorous thing in the linen cupboard, is it? Give it a little knitted jumper, though, and suddenly it looks like something you’d happily wrap up as a gift. Add a favourite colour, a … Read More...
10 Triangle Scarf Knitting Patterns for Cosy Layers and Handmade Gifts
There’s something very appealing about a scarf that doesn’t leave you wrestling with metres of knitting every time you put your coat on. A little triangle tucked into a neckline, tied loosely at the front or wrapped around your shoulders … Read More...
How to Make a Thanksgiving Family Recipe Scrapbook
here’s usually one dish that has to appear on the Thanksgiving table. Someone might suggest changing things up, but leave out that particular recipe and suddenly everyone has opinions.
Perhaps it’s a stuffing recipe written on a faded index … Read More...
Crochet Eyelet Jacket Crochet Pattern That Feels Polished but Totally Wearable
Some crochet jackets can feel a bit bulky or overly “crafty,” but this Crochet Eyelet Jacket from Lana Grossa feels refreshingly modern and wearable. Available through Jimmy Beans Wool, this is the kind of pattern that bridges the gap … Read More...
10 Thanksgiving Math Printables for Kids: Counting, Addition and Fun Number Puzzles
A turkey with a page full of numbers might not sound terribly exciting to a grown-up, but add some crayons and colourful feathers and suddenly maths practice looks a little more inviting. Seasonal worksheets can be a lovely way to … Read More...
Inexpensive Homemade Food Gifts That Mean More Than Another Christmas Present
There is a particular kind of Christmas shopping that happens when you are tired, worried about money and standing in front of a gift display wondering whether anybody actually needs another novelty mug.
If that sounds familiar this year, you … Read More...
Selected Yarns Advertised at $2, $4 and $6
There’s a particular kind of optimism that appears when a knitter sees a yarn sale. Suddenly, the cardigan we’ve been thinking about seems entirely achievable, handmade Christmas gifts sound manageable, and there’s probably room for another project bag beside the … Read More...
Free Christmas Pudding Cross Stitch Gift Tag Pattern With DMC Colour Key
A little Christmas pudding stitched onto a gift tag feels like a present before anyone has even opened the parcel. There’s the rounded brown pudding, a generous helping of white icing and a tiny holly topping. All the festive charm, … Read More...