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Five vividly colored painted buntings sing atop a birdhouse surrounded by delicate dogwoods in this pattern from Donna Giampa. This e-pattern was originally published in the June 2015 issue of Just CrossStitch magazine. Finished design measures approximately 12 1/3” x … Read More...
This Dachsund Knitting pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free.
Another addition to the Dera-Dogs collection, Stanley the Dachshund … Read More...
Potholders so bright, so cheery, you’ll love displaying them as much as you will using them! Crochet these lovely flower designs to give, to keep, to sell! Make the entire 6-pattern set with cotton worsted yarn. You can download … Read More...
Polymer clay jewelry is one of those crafts that looks fancy, boutique-y, and slightly intimidating… until you realise it is basically grown-up playdough with better earrings at the end.
And honestly? That is exactly why I love it.
If you … Read More...
Over 300 techniques that show you how to sew absolutely everything–from clothes to home decor–plus 10 stylish new projects and updated information on more than 100 tools and 50 fabrics, with a glossary of sewing terminology.
Whether you are sewing … Read More...
An essential book packed with exquisite photographs and amazing floral displays for planning every aspect of the wedding day and beyond, from London’s leading floral designer. Paula Pryke taps into the desire of every bride to make her wedding day … Read More...
Here is another version of the Crochet Pocket Shawl that we wrote about a few weeks ago. This one is slightly different with no tassels and the pattern is a little cheaper too. You can purchase it here on Etsy. … Read More...
The ultimate rubber stamping workshop at your fingertips—with nineteen innovative projects, boundless inspiration, and sound how-to advice.
Rubber stampers of all abilities will find themselves turning to The Rubber Stamper’s Bible time and time again for essential how-to advice, design … Read More...
Welcome to our collection of 7 crochet patterns for basket weave baby blankets! The basket weave stitch is a textured crochet pattern that creates a woven, basket-like appearance. It’s a versatile stitch that can be used to create a variety … Read More...
Keep your projects floating along with the 12″ x 12″ Ocean Wonder Collection Foil Paper Stack from Die Cuts With A View. There are 36 double sided sheets of 12″ x 12″ patterned paper featuring waves, fish, coral and more. … Read More...
WHALE OF A TIME … a cozyblue embroidery pattern
from my original line drawing, WHALE OF A TIME is a companion piece to my sea captain (and his wife and daughter) but it looks equally awesome on it’s own too.… Read More...
Unicorns have captured imaginations for centuries, and now sophisticated colorists will be enchanted with more than 30 illustrations of these legendary creatures. Set in a variety of poses against intricately embellished natural backgrounds, these mythic scenes will foster a sense … Read More...
100+ Hands-on projects to get kids excited about science?for kids ages 5-10
As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, “How does this work?” Science Experiments for Kids teaches budding scientists ages … Read More...
So you just developed an awesome soap or cosmetic product. You gave it out to friends and family who raved about it and urged you to put it on the market. You checked on what that would take and that’s … Read More...
This fun indoor party game is perfect for some 2020 craziness. Relax, laugh and do YOGA all at the same time. Perfect for inside lockdown parties. Grab this game and some Goat decorations
or a Goat Pinata
and you have … Read More...
This pattern is perfect for anyone who likes Rainbows and geometric shapes. It is called Bumbleberries but it’s more like geo rainbows to my eyes.
Bumbleberries Free Quilt Pattern courtesy of Lewis and Irene Fabrics
You will need their fabric … Read More...
This sewing pattern is by LittleLizardKing or LLK as their customers refer to them.
These patterns are adorable and the photos to go with them look like they are straight out of a modelling catalogue. You don’t get to 54,000 … Read More...
These bee crafts are all about bees, those fun buzzy misunderstood, yellow and black insects. All these crafts are aimed at young children with most of them being paper related. Did you know, that bees are best known for their … Read More...
Now, with The Everything Candlemaking Book
, you can enjoy the charm of candles every day, rather than reserve them only for holidays or fancy dinner parties. Home candlemaking is not only much more economical than buying premade candles–it’s also … Read More...
These Crochet earrings are seriously cute and seriously simple to make. In one afternoon you could have a great pair of earrings for yourself, for a friend, or for display at a market. They’re also very easy to customize with … Read More...
