Independent craft blog since 2007
Every knitter, whether a beginner or an expert, wants easy projects for travel, gifts or those times when following a complex pattern is impractical.
Sequence Knitting 
introduces a radical and simple approach for creating amazing fabrics by working a sequence … Read More...
Wow, it is time to wish this year to be over and a new one beginning. Who would have thought that this year could have been harder than last? No matter what your year has been like, good, bad or … Read More...
This adorable angel is made sing a mini clay pot and some paints, they make fun little projects for all ages and can be used to decorate the home . Making a giant one of these for the front porch … Read More...
Summit Slipper Socks will keep your feet cozy during lazy weekend mornings. A textured lattice detail is crocheted with post stitches at the top of the foot, and a wide faux-fur cuff around the ankle adds a touch of luxury.… Read More...
Knitting And Murder (Julia Blake Cozy Mystery – available free on Kindle
Julia Blake runs a cleaning business. She has the unfortunate habit of finding murder victims.
In this story, Julia’s colleague, Cain, asks for her help in a love … Read More...
This book is available free on Kindle.
This handbook is for you to quickly identify hand embroidery stitches by their names and appearance. The stitches are categorized into various Stitch Families to make your search and reference easier. That’s more … Read More...
Evoke a rustic lodge feel with this simple Christmas ornament. Adorned with a classic plaid ribbon, this bobble is the perfect gift for anyone in your life.
The ornament cover piece is worked around a plastic crafting orb. The plaid … Read More...
Don’t throw out your cotton balls that have paint on them, instead dry them out and use them for adding texture and dimension to future crafts or art projects. Cotton balls make great eyes on simple projects as well as … Read More...
This crochet bag pattern is made with medium or worsted weight yarn and has an intermediate level of difficulty. Such a pretty design and perfect for all ages, I think I am going to add this to my last-minute Christmas … Read More...
Are you looking for frugal ways to personalize Christmas gifts this year? We have some amazing DIY Christmas gift wrapping ideas to get you started!
Making your own gift wrap will help you save money and it’s very fun and … Read More...
I am a little late to the Christmas sewing this year, I don’t know if I thought Christmas was going to come a little slower or if I am just unorganized and unprepared this year. But I still think there … Read More...
The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and coziness, and nothing sets the mood better than a beautifully scented candle. Whether you’re looking to create a festive ambiance in your home or searching for the perfect holiday … Read More...
Easy-to-Make Christmas and Holiday Lightcatchers
Now you can make beautiful stained glass ornaments for Christmas and other holidays — sun dazzlers to catch the light, delight the eyes, and add a decorative touch almost anywhere.
This new collection presents full-size … Read More...
These Grab and go craft bags were originally designed for makeup, but I have been using mine for keeping my individual craft projects together and I think they are AMAZING. These bags flatten out to a massive 53cm work space … Read More...
This nail polish-making kit
is the perfect gift idea for that hard-to-buy teenager. I wouldn’t suggest this one for tweens unless you have a messy area they can use. You need good eye-hand coordination with this kit.
Perfect gift for … Read More...
Make your own vision boards, birthday cards, and more with Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage
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If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Highly respected and successful collage … Read More...
This cuddly little Amigurumi Crochet polar bear cub brings all the warm and happy memories of winter to anyone who holds him!
This pattern is worked in the round in separate pieces, stuffed, and stitched together to build the polar … Read More...
Preserve beautiful fall leaves with wax with this simple tutorial. The wax will help the leaves retain their gorgeous autumnal color and shape for weeks, making it perfect for home decorating projects using real leaves.
https://tikkido.com/blog/waxed-fall-leaves
Looking for more fall … Read More...
by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet