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Pottery is a craft that thrives on tradition, passed down from one potter’s wheel to the next. In this video, Rajiv Surendra visits legendary potter Guy Wolff to share four pottery hacks that every clay enthusiast should know. These aren’t … Read More...
If you have been seeing beautifully finished knitted hats, sweater necklines and cuffs that seem to flow magically over the edge without an obvious cast-on row, there is a very good chance you are looking at an Italian cast on… Read More...
Christmas crochet in 2026 is looking wonderfully nostalgic, colourful and handmade.
After years of very polished, matching Christmas décor, we are seeing a return to decorations that look collected rather than purchased in one frantic afternoon. Think crocheted baubles, little … Read More...
There is something about a dachshund that seems almost designed for crochet. That ridiculously long body, those tiny little legs, floppy ears and the unmistakable sausage-dog silhouette translate beautifully into yarn.
And apparently I’m not the only one who … Read More...
Quilts have always carried more than warmth.
They preserve scraps from dresses worn thin, shirts belonging to people we love and fabrics that instantly return us to another season of life. But quilts can also carry anger, grief, memory, defiance … Read More...
If you’ve ever stood in the bathroom reading the tiny ingredient list on the back of a toothpaste tube and wondered whether you could simply make your own, you certainly aren’t alone.
Homemade toothpaste is one of those wonderfully old-fashioned … Read More...
Bath bombs are one of those crafts that look ridiculously easy in a thirty-second video.
Mix the powders, spray in a little liquid, press everything into a shiny metal mould and reveal a perfect pastel sphere.
In reality, one half … Read More...
Sometimes the silliest crochet projects are the ones people remember most, and Emotional Support Oh Poo definitely falls into that category. This quirky little amigurumi pattern is equal parts gag gift and oddly adorable desk buddy, which is probably why … Read More...
There are some knitting projects where the wrong side really doesn’t matter. A sweater? Fine. A cushion cover? Nobody is peeking around the back unless they’re being particularly nosy.
But scarves, blankets, shawls and wraps are a completely different story.… Read More...
There are some recipes I’m perfectly happy to spend all afternoon making.
Ketchup is not one of them.
If I’m making homemade ketchup, I want something that tastes properly tomatoey, has that familiar sweet-and-tangy flavour, actually sticks to a chip … Read More...
If you’ve been seeing golden, crispy nests of shredded pastry filled with gooey cheese and showered in pistachios all over your social feeds lately, chances are you’ve stumbled across kunafa.
Also spelled knafeh, kanafeh, konafa or künefe, this … Read More...
There’s something especially meaningful about sewing for babies — and comfort items sit right at the top of that list. The Comfort Blanket 2-in-1 sewing pattern stood out because it’s designed to become that item. The one that gets carried … Read More...
There are so many fun things to try, especially yarn crafts, which are quick and simple to make! Sometimes younger children lack the patience for time-consuming crafts, so finding something quick is ideal.
Yarn is versatile and can be used … Read More...
This Winterberry Mug Cozy is such a sweet little project, and honestly it ticks a lot of boxes for me. It is a free crochet mug cozy pattern by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs, updated March 15, … Read More...
There is something wonderfully irresistible about a quilt with texture.
Not just ordinary quilting texture, either. I mean padded flowers, raised geometric shapes, softly stuffed lettering and quilted motifs that seem to lift right off the fabric.
Trapunto quilting has … Read More...
If summer 2026 has an unofficial dessert dip, I’m giving the title to Strawberry Cheesecake Dip.
It has all the things the internet loves in a recipe: four ingredients, no oven, almost no washing up and the ability to … Read More...
There is something deeply satisfying about turning a stretched-out T-shirt into something sturdy, useful and genuinely lovely. You know the shirts I mean—the ones that have gone slightly wonky around the neckline, acquired a mysterious cooking stain or survived so … Read More...
If you’ve been looking for a free fall leaves embroidery pattern to add to a sweater, cardigan, or lightweight knit, the DMC Buds pattern is a lovely little find. DMC lists this as an easy embroidery pattern, and the … Read More...
There was a time when the words patchwork sewing immediately brought to mind neatly matched squares, carefully pressed seams and a quilt spread across the spare bed. Lovely, certainly, but not necessarily something you would wear to lunch.
That has … Read More...
If you’ve ever admired those beautifully textured felt scarves that look light as air but still cozy and warm, chances are they were made using the nuno felting technique. This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday comes from Ruth Lane, who … Read More...