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This free crochet pattern is for Boots the sidekick of Dora The Explorer. There are not too many free crochet patterns online for Dora The Explorer so when we found this one we knew we had to feature it on … Read More...
If there is one thing or theme that toddler boys seem to go through it is Superheros. I don’t even know how or when my child became exposed to them but here we are with a boyhood addiction to everything … Read More...
All you need are some tin cans and an old spoon to make an upcycled charming wind chime for your garden. Adorn the tin cans with some beautiful vintage songbird images (free to download) to make it look pretty.
I DIY’d a colorful sewing themed birthday for my daughter, mainly with items easily found around the house. Special sewing related decorations included edible buttons, a giant thread spool storage container and sewing machine piñata. See all the photos and … Read More...
Sashiko Embroidery is such a fun way to add designs to hand made sewing items or in this case, a little girls skirt. You can see the full pattern as well as detailed photos of each step of the design. … Read More...
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An easy craft perfect for kids. Great idea to offer it as a gift to family and friends or for Mother’s day. These bookmarks are easy to make for kids of all ages and different art or crafting abilities. You … Read More...
As a quilter, I’m always on the lookout for new patterns and ideas to add to my collection. That’s why I was so excited to put together this roundup of the best disappearing 9 block patterns that are not only … Read More...
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It’s winter and you know what that means. Cold hands and feet.
It can be a challenge to stay warm in the winter, especially when gloves make it hard to use our phones and function. That’s why I love fingerless … Read More...
Easy tutorial for how to make edible colorful paint cookies! These watercolour style cookies are made using food coloring and a paintbrush. They look so pretty and are so easy to make. You only need the basic icing skills to … Read More...
With May the 4th (may the force) just around the corner it is no wonder we got a request for a Free Star Wars Block Pattern. When a reader makes a quilting request we do our best to try and … Read More...
These Iced Raisin Bran Cookies are the perfect cookie recipe with its chewy center, crisp edges, sweet cinnamon flavor, & snowy icing. Such a gourmet twist to a plan bran cookie. You can see the full cookie recipe here.
Using Unicorn spit stain and glaze on glass can make any glass item look like it has been done by a professional. But this technique is so simple that even a child can do it no skill needed. You can … Read More...
The half square triangle is often overlooked when it comes to being a quilt block, but it really is one of the most versatile ones out there. This roundup shows you 16 different quilting pattern layouts that feature the 1/2 … Read More...
This embroidery tutorial is for a Sashiko style bag. It’s not quite sashiko but it still looks stylish and is so easy to make. The stitches are simple running stitch designs. The hardest thing would be keeping them straight so … Read More...
Who doesn’t like getting gifts? Who doesn’t like making those gifts? These crochet earrings are both gifts and gift boxes! They are immediately recognizable as fun gift boxes and will be adored all through the holiday season. See the full … Read More...
Making your own beautiful butterfly cupcakes is as easy as 1-2-3! Frost, add a gummy worm, then add two gummy candies for wings! A fun springtime activity to make with kids. This could also be a fun “Lifecycle of a … Read More...