Making your own jewelry is such a fun way to make a unique fashion statement and I love an easy DIY jewelry project.  That is why when I saw this Embroidered Cuff Bracelet tutorial from The Sewing Loft, I … Read More...

Where punch needle Christmas ornaments are concerned, this candy cane heart from Kreinik ranks up there with some of the prettiest.  It has so many interesting details, like the glass bead holly berries, that make it stand out.  The way … Read More...

This unique and festive candy corn table topper from Sisters of the Divide would make a lovely gift for someone.  I love that the designer has used fussy cutting and Halloween themed fabrics to really show off the pattern.  Those … Read More...

Embroidered hand towels are an easy way to decorate your kitchen throughout the seasons. These five different ideas that are available for purchase from Annie’s craft store are perfect for fall.  With themes from scarecrows to cornucopias, you will find … Read More...

Perfect for all of you scrap quilters, it’s time to start raiding your fabric stash.  That way you can make this fun and easy pumpkin block and table runner pattern from Diary of a Quilter.  The quilt block is … Read More...

This festive quilted Christmas tree wall hanging will look beautiful wherever it is hung.  Made in the traditional Christmas colors of red, white, and green, it’s a log cabin block, but with a curve to it.  No worries though, there … Read More...

These charming and unique doily embroidery patterns from 5 Little Monsters are definitely not your grandmothers’ doilies.  Don’t get me wrong, I love my grandmother’s doilies, and I display some of them proudly.  I’ve always been amazed at how … Read More...

Candy corn is one of those candies that people either love or hate.  Personally I cannot wait for the Halloween candy to come out so I can buy a bag of candy corn.  It’s so good, and it reminds me … Read More...

This free plastic canvas coasters pattern from Strings Away combines the best of two crafting worlds, needlework and quilting.  It takes the classic maple leaf quilt block pattern and turns it into a coaster.  These are a must-make for anyone … Read More...

Calling all AccuQuilt fans!  If you love Halloween then you have to check out these absolutely adorable embroidery designs.  Every one of them is more charming than the next one, and there are so many to choose from, it will … Read More...

Are you looking for some spooky, but not too scary Halloween hand embroidery projects?  Check out these charming projects from Sulky.  These stood out to me because they are just so darn cute. There are eight to choose from, … Read More...

Gift cards are a booming business, and have been for quite some time.  For friends and family who you just aren’t sure what to buy, they make an ideal present.  They are given for all sorts of occasions too.  Unfortunately, … Read More...

I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for a fall scrap quilt pattern, and nothing says autumn more than the colorful foliage. The area where I live comes alive with all kinds of fall colors.  Except for … Read More...

It is never a bad time to start a new hand embroidery project, and this charming design from Adventures of a DIY Mom has just been added to my to-do list for fall.  Of course, that list seems to be … Read More...

The moment I saw this tutorial from Marching North I knew I had to bring it to you.  What a fantastic idea!  I don’t know about you, but I live in blue jeans.  Let’s face it though, sometimes they can … Read More...

Here is a project for all of you needlepointers who love Christmas trees. Sometimes less is more, and that is definitely the case with this lovely pattern.  You won’t find any added bling on this tree, but the red border … Read More...

Thanksgiving falls right before Christmas and it’s a very special holiday in the United States.  Originally started as a harvest celebration, it’s a time when families and friends come together to celebrate the things they are thankful for.  We always … Read More...

In our family, when colder days and shorter months roll around, our deck of cards comes out.  We love gathering around the dining room table and play card games.  On holidays, our extended family joins in the festivities.  From young … Read More...

If you like Halloween and you do embroidery, then you pretty much have to make one (or all) of these adorable spider web embroidery projects from Adventures of a DIY Mom.  If you have a thing for spiders, or … Read More...

If you are lucky enough to live in an area where the leaves change their colors in autumn, then you know how beautiful that time of year can be.  You can keep those fall colors alive all year with one … Read More...