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This Gengar-inspired crochet amigurumi pattern is a fun purple ghost-style plush project with pointed ears, little arms and legs, a balancing tail, and a needle-felted mischievous face.
If you love crocheting quirky little characters, this Gengar-inspired amigurumi is one of … Read More...
There’s something about Nordic knitting that instantly makes a project feel cosy, practical, and a little bit magical. Even if you’re not actually sitting in a snowy cabin with a pot of coffee and a basket of wool beside you, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I share honest, sewist-to-sewist reviews of Etsy sewing patterns that feel wearable, well designed, and worth your time. Each week I feature an independent designer and look at how the pattern actually works in real … Read More...
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a proper vintage crochet dress pattern, especially one that feels more like a tailored garment than a quick weekend project. This Vintage Striped Afghan Stitch Dress Crochet Pattern caught my eye because it has … Read More...
Botanical cubes, cucumber–dill, peppercorns, lavender — the prettiest (and easiest) gin garnishes you’ll ever make.
Gin drinkers are a special bunch. We like things fresh, crisp, aromatic… and let’s be honest, we like a drink that looks a little bit … Read More...
It’s Freebie Friday again and this week we’re stepping straight into an old-fashioned French apothecary.
You know the kind — glass jars, handwritten labels, soft floral packaging, and advertisements promising “pure vegetable savon” and “extra fine beauty soap.”
If you … Read More...
If you like floral machine embroidery that feels bright and a little bit fancy without being too over-the-top, this free Lily Flowers embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a lovely one. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one … Read More...
If you’ve ever stood in a craft store staring at rows of stamps and wondered, “What’s the difference between all of these?” — you’re not alone.
Over the years, stamping has evolved from simple wooden rubber blocks to clear photopolymer … Read More...
There’s something quietly satisfying about sitting down with a new quilting book and just flipping through the pages. No pressure to start a project straight away — just browsing the photos, pausing on designs … Read More...
If you’ve ever had a makeup bag ruined by a leaky foundation or a damp bathroom bench, you’ll understand immediately why terry toweling is such a good fabric choice for this project.
This handmade makeup bag is soft, absorbent, washable, … Read More...
This free crochet willy warmer pattern is quick, cheeky, beginner-friendly, and perfect for gag gifts, white elephant parties, Christmas stockings, Valentine’s jokes, and novelty crochet lovers. Somehow this funny crochet pattern is trending like crazy right now, so we’re sharing … Read More...
If your crochet basket is looking a little light — or, let’s be honest, if it is already overflowing but still somehow missing the exact yarn you need — KnitPicks has a sale worth peeking at.
KnitPicks is currently running … Read More...
Between the Queensland humidity, teen hair tools mysteriously disappearing from my bathroom, and the occasional dye job gone rogue, my hair sometimes feels like a neglected houseplant—frizzy, thirsty, and limp.
So, when I stumbled across the old-school hot oil method … Read More...
If your fabric scrap bin has started breeding in the corner of your sewing room, Scrap Quilts From Crumbs, Strips And Strings by Emily Bailey might be exactly the gentle nudge you need. This practical quilting book turns leftover crumbs, … Read More...
There is something very satisfying about setting up a craft fair table filled with handmade jewelry. All those little trays of earrings, bracelets, charms, beads, and pretty packaging make it feel like you have your own tiny boutique for the … Read More...
If your yarn basket has been looking a little too sensible lately, this might be the nudge you needed.
KnitPicks is currently running a sitewide sale with up to 25% off using code 5SUMMER26, which makes it a lovely … Read More...
There is something so lovely about a crochet shawl that feels light enough for spring, pretty enough for dressing up, and still practical enough to throw over your shoulders when the air conditioning is being a bit dramatic. The Free … Read More...
When I first started felting, I was completely drawn to color. You know that moment — standing in front of a rainbow wall of wool tops at the craft store, trying to convince yourself you need every shade of teal … Read More...
If there’s one recipe that never goes out of fashion in Australian kitchens, it’s the Mars Bar Slice. It’s the kind of sweet you make once and then find yourself making over and over again—whether it’s for the school fete, … Read More...
There is nothing quite like a crochet book sale to make a yarn lover suddenly very good at justifying things.
“It’s for reference.”
“It would make a good gift.”
“I already have yarn for that.”
“It’s practically saving money.”
And … Read More...
