I have a dangerous weakness for soft yarn.
Not sensible yarn. Not “I definitely have a project planned” yarn. I mean the fluffy, squishy, velvety yarn that somehow jumps into your cart because it looks like it would make … Read More...
One Bowl Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (Soft, Chewy, and Easy to Make)
There is something deeply satisfying about a recipe that gives you homemade cookies and barely any washing up.
Because let’s be honest, fresh cookies are wonderful. Scrubbing a pile of mixing bowls afterward is far less magical.
These one bowl … Read More...
Book Review: Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk – A Sweet Gift From Grandma Who Knits
There are some children’s books that feel like they were made to be tucked inside a gift bag with a handmade scarf, a little ball of yarn, and a note from Grandma.
Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk is … Read More...
How to Make Money Selling Your Crafts (Even If You Can Only Sew a Straight Line)
Let’s clear something up straight away: if you can sew a straight line, you are already skilled enough to make money from your crafts.
You don’t need to draft patterns, insert invisible zippers, or understand tailoring terminology. You don’t need … Read More...
Get $15 Off At PandaHall: A Handy Little Deal For Bead, Charm And Jewelry Supply Lovers
If you’re the sort of crafter who has ever said, “I only need one packet of jump rings,” and then somehow found yourself browsing charms, beads, clasps, chains, cabochons, earring hooks, spacer beads, and enough tiny storage containers to … Read More...
Needle Felted Unicorn – Free Tutorial
There’s something undeniably magical about a felted unicorn. Maybe it’s the soft rainbow mane, the glimmer of the golden horn, or the simple joy of creating something so whimsical with your own hands. Whatever it is, this Needle Felted Unicorn … Read More...
Crochet Finds On Amazon Haul: Cute Kits, Hooks And Bargain Tools For Your Stash
I’ll be honest, I went into Amazon Haul “just having a little look” and we all know how that ends. One minute you are browsing, the next you have a cart full of crochet hooks, beginner kits, blocking tools and … Read More...
Pressure Canning and Water Bath Canning for the Modern Homesteader Review: A Beginner-Friendly Food Preservation Book
If you’ve been dipping a toe into homesteading and finding yourself suddenly fascinated by pantry shelves full of jams, pickles, sauces, and garden produce tucked into neat glass jars, this book is an easy one to notice. Pressure Canning & … Read More...
Free Printable Get Well Digital Stamps for Card Making and Paper Crafts
There’s something about a handmade Get Well card that just feels different. It says, “I slowed down long enough to make this for you.” And when someone is in hospital or recovering at home, that kind of thoughtfulness really does … Read More...
DIY Makeup Remover Recipes For Every Skin Type
Make your own gentle DIY makeup remover with simple natural ingredients like witch hazel, aloe vera, grapeseed oil, rose water, castor oil, and reusable cotton rounds. These homemade makeup remover recipes include options for oily skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, … Read More...
10 Scrap-Friendly Flower Quilt Blocks to Bust Your Fabric Stash
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you’ve got scraps. Not the neat, coordinated kind you see in perfectly styled sewing rooms online. I mean the real scraps — the leftover binding strips, the almost-too-small fat quarter pieces, … Read More...
Spring Cross Stitch Patterns – Free Charts
There’s something about spring cross stitch that always feels a little lighter on the hoop. Maybe it’s the bunnies, maybe it’s the flowers, maybe it’s just the excuse to pull out the pretty pastel threads again. Either way, if you’re … Read More...
21 Fiction Books About Sewing, Dressmaking And Quilting You’ll Want On Your Reading List
There are days when I want to sew, and there are days when I want to think about sewing while sitting comfortably with a cup of tea, a good book, and absolutely no bobbin drama. That is where sewing-themed fiction … Read More...
Book Review: Paint by Sticker: Plants and Flowers – A Relaxing Botanical Sticker Art Book For Crafty Adults
There is something very satisfying about a craft book that lets you feel creative without requiring you to drag out half the craft cupboard.
No paint water.
No glue strings.
No glitter mysteriously appearing on your cheek three hours later.… Read More...
Crochet Puff Flower Pillow – A Bright and Cheerful Crochet Home Decor Project
If you love colourful crochet projects that make a room feel instantly happier, this Crochet Puff Flower Pillow from CraftBits is such a fun little idea. It turns simple puff flowers into a textured pillow cover, and the finished look … Read More...
How to Stop Polymer Clay from Sticking to Your Work Surface (and Lift It Without Distortion)
One of the trickiest things when working with polymer clay is keeping it from welding itself to your work surface. We’ve all been there—you’ve rolled out the perfect sheet, only to have it stretch, warp, or tear when you try … Read More...
6 Double-Page Scrapbook Layout Templates for Telling Bigger Stories
Sometimes a single page just doesn’t cut it, does it? Some stories need room to breathe — the birthday that turned into a whole-week ordeal, the holiday where you took 347 photos before lunchtime, or that one family moment that … Read More...
Book Review: Curvy Girl Crochet by Mary Beth Temple
If you’ve ever fallen in love with a crochet garment pattern only to realize it was never really designed with curves in mind, then Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns That Fit and Flatter by Mary Beth Temple is the kind … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Fabric Bucket Sewing Pattern (PDF – 5 Sizes)
Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I get to highlight independent Etsy designers who are creating sewing patterns that are practical, well thought out, and genuinely enjoyable to make. Each review is written from a real sewist’s point of view, … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Cat Head (Short Fur Tutorial)
This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday takes us back to one of my favourite felt artists — Emma from Fit To Be Loved — with her beautiful and detailed Needle Felted Cat Head Tutorial.
If you’ve ever looked at … Read More...