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...
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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...
Brava Yarn Is 20% Off All September
If you need soft, affordable yarn for a project that will actually be used and washed, Brava is worth adding to your list. This bestselling acrylic yarn is the Yarn of the Month … Read More...
If your skin’s feeling dull and cranky from too much sun, sweat, or sunscreen, it might be time to give it a zesty little pick-me-up. This DIY Margarita Face Scrub is basically a cocktail for your complexion—minus the hangover. Inspired … Read More...
Every quilter hits a creative lull from time to time. Maybe you’ve finished a big project and aren’t sure what to start next, or maybe life has been so busy that your sewing machine hasn’t seen daylight in weeks. Fat … Read More...
If you thought Millionaire’s Shortbread couldn’t get any more indulgent, let me introduce you to my latest obsession: Biscoff Millionaire’s Shortbread. It takes the classic buttery shortbread base, swaps out the caramel for creamy cookie butter, and tops it … Read More...
This is a cute, no-fuss crochet bag pattern that feels very handmade in the nicest possible way. The Girls Crochet Handbags project on CraftBits uses Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn, a 5 mm hook, and simple single crochet rows … Read More...
Halloween scrapbooking is honestly one of my favourite seasonal projects. There’s just something playful about mixing pumpkins, ghosts, stars, bats, spiderwebs, and all the spooky-but-cute shapes that come out this time of year. Even if your Halloween looks more like … Read More...
There’s something magical about making tiny things — and this book, Needle Felting Miniatures for Beginners by Clara V. Mossberry, captures that joy perfectly. Whether you’re brand new to felting or just looking for something lighthearted to make between bigger … Read More...
Let’s be honest — there’s something magical about an old globe. Maybe it’s the promise of adventure, the feeling that anything is possible, or just that vintage charm that instantly makes a room feel more interesting. Whatever it is, globes … Read More...
If you have a weakness for knitted animals wearing tiny clothes, Knitted Safari Friends by Sarah Keen is going to be very difficult to resist.
This colourful collection includes 20 safari and savannah animals to knit, including a lion, … Read More...
Krylon Classic spray paint is officially back, complete with that wonderfully retro 5-Ball can design that will look very familiar to longtime DIYers.
I have a bit of a soft spot for companies bringing back genuinely useful old-school products … Read More...
Granny squares have never really disappeared, but lately they have become wonderfully weird—and I mean that as the highest compliment. We are no longer limited to the little multicoloured squares our grandmothers joined into blankets. Today’s crocheters are adding moons, … Read More...
Barrel pants are having one of those fashion moments that makes complete sense once you actually try a pair on. They are loose through the hips and legs, gently curved around the knees, and narrower again at the ankle. Basically, … Read More...
Dollar Tree has dropped a free shipping offer, which makes this the perfect time to stock up on affordable craft supplies, seasonal decorations, party essentials, storage, household basics and all those little extras that mysteriously leap into the cart.
Use … Read More...