I knew I was going to like this book the moment I saw a crab wearing a puffer vest.
Best Dressed Crab and Friends by Karla Courtney is one of those knitting books that’s completely unnecessary in the very best … Read More...
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I knew I was going to like this book the moment I saw a crab wearing a puffer vest.
Best Dressed Crab and Friends by Karla Courtney is one of those knitting books that’s completely unnecessary in the very best … Read More...
If there is one Halloween crochet project that gives you a ridiculous amount of decorating impact for very little yarn, it has to be a crochet spider web.
This free crochet spider web pattern uses basic chains and double … Read More...
This is one of those small projects that could be surprisingly addictive once you start making them. The Embroidery Keychain Laser Cut. Embroidery Keyring SVG by Digital idea is a free digital download on Design Bundles, and it is set … Read More...
If you are like me you want an easy way to carry your towel and a few items to the beach but don’t want a bag just to hold those things.
So I came up with the idea to make … Read More...
Let me guess.
You’ve been admiring junk journals online. Watching flip-throughs. Zooming in on stitched spines and layered pages. Thinking, “I want to make one of those.”
But then you sit down and realise… you don’t actually know where to … Read More...
Cricut has officially released the Cricut Maker 5, its newest and most versatile smart cutting machine yet.
The Maker series has always been the Cricut machine aimed at crafters who want to do more than cut paper and vinyl. … Read More...
One for every colour and flavour palette — simple, beautiful, and guaranteed to impress.
There’s something magical about Prosecco. It’s the drink you can pull out for birthdays, brunches, Friday nights, or “I survived another week with the family” celebrations. … Read More...
September is National Sewing Month, and AccuQuilt is celebrating with special pricing on fabric cutters, embroidery downloads and GO! dies throughout the month.
If accurate cutting is the part of quilting that slows you down, this is a good time … Read More...
The DMC Pomegranates Intermediate Embroidery Kit is a bright, modern project filled with rich reds, warm oranges and deep green leaves. The pre-printed pink fabric means there is no pattern transferring required, so you can begin stitching straight away.
The … Read More...

There comes a point in life when our clothes should probably start speaking on our behalf. By the time you have answered the same question three times, reheated your coffee twice and discovered that somebody has put an empty milk … Read More...
There is something rather special about finding a vintage Onkaparinga pure wool blanket tucked away in a linen cupboard or folded beneath a slightly questionable stack of towels at the op shop. These old Australian wool blankets were made to … Read More...
If you love Lori Holt’s cheerful vintage style, her new Denim & Daisy fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs is going to be very difficult to resist.
Denim & Daisy combines classic blue, cream and daisy-inspired prints with the nostalgic … Read More...
If you love colourful granny squares, vintage-inspired crochet and anything designed by Lori Holt, the new Granny Square Along Crochet Book deserves a spot on your wish list.
This is Lori Holt’s first crochet book, inspired by the granny squares … Read More...
If you love nostalgic Christmas décor with a playful pink and mint twist, the Merrily on High Cross Stitch Pattern by Sweetfire Road is a lovely project to add to your holiday stitching list.
This cheerful counted cross stitch sampler … Read More...
If you’ve ever wanted to step up your needle felting game and create a project that feels like a true work of art, the Belted Galloway Cow Tutorial by Sarafina Fiber Art is a masterclass in fiber sculpture. You can … Read More...
September is National Sewing Month, which means we finally have an official excuse for buying fabric for all those projects we are absolutely, definitely going to finish.
National Sewing Month has been celebrated every September since 1982, when President … Read More...
If there’s one thing that signals the cosy crafting season has officially arrived, it’s pumpkin spice everything. The mugs come out, the jumpers get layered, and suddenly the craft table feels extra inviting. That’s exactly the mood behind this free … Read More...
Halloween crafting as an adult is a completely different beast, isn’t it? We still love the pumpkins, ghosts, bats, skeletons and cobwebs, but sometimes we want Halloween crafts that look a little more polished than a paper plate monster stuck … Read More...
If a new sewing or embroidery machine has been sitting on your wish list, this might be the little nudge you needed.
The Baby Lock Labor Day Sale is on now, with 10% off qualifying machines and accessories through September … Read More...
If you love the idea of making your own necklace but feel a little nervous about clasps, crimp beads and fiddly findings, this simple beaded necklace without a clasp is a perfect beginner project.
A no-clasp necklace is exactly what … Read More...