Sirious Stitches does a lot of great deep dives into different cross stitching techniques and genres, and I’m so glad they do because it sometimes opens my eyes up to things that I didn’t even know existed.
Such is the … Read More...
Scrap Quilt Patterns That Actually Look Beautiful (Not Busy or Chaotic)
Let’s have a real chat about scrap quilts.
If you’ve been quilting for more than five minutes, you probably have a scrap bin. Or three. Mine started as a cute little basket and somehow evolved into a full drawer situation. … Read More...
Join Our Sewing Patterns Facebook Group for Creative Ideas, Free Patterns and Sewing Inspiration
If you are the kind of person who gets excited over a fresh stack of fabric, a new pattern release, or the idea of finally using that fabric you bought three years ago because it was “too pretty to cut,” … Read More...
10 FREE Mother’s Day Sentiment Digital Stamps to Download
If you’re currently working on creating cards for Mother’s Day you’ll want to stop and download this sweet collection of digital stamps to use on your designs. There’s 10 different FREE sentiments in this group, each that say “Happy Mother’s … Read More...
Silly Goose Knitting Patterns
Last month I shared a bunch of cute duck knitting patterns, so it seemed only fair to share some goose knitting patterns this time around. Maybe we’ll just keep knitting birds all year long? Why not?
I’m not sure it … Read More...
Learning About Estonia For Kids
Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia is a Baltic nation in Northern Europe that is bordered by Latvia and Russia, as well as the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland.
Estonia Basics
Estonia is comprised of the mainland, two … Read More...
The Best Chewy Muesli Bars Recipe (That Actually Holds Together)
If you’ve ever made homemade muesli bars and ended up with a tray of crumbly oat chaos, you are definitely not alone.
I swear half my early batches turned into snack crumble instead of proper bars. Tasty? Yes. Practical for … Read More...
DIY Toilet Paper Spray Recipe – A Gentle Alternative to Flushable Wipes
If you’ve been looking for a gentler, cheaper, and less wasteful alternative to wet wipes, this DIY toilet paper spray is one of those homemade bathroom ideas that is surprisingly practical.
It is quick to make, easy to keep beside … Read More...
How to Do Lattice Filling in Hand Embroidery for Beautiful Textured Shapes
If you’ve been looking at decorative embroidery stitches and wondering how stitchers create that beautiful criss-cross filled effect inside leaves, petals, and shaped motifs, lattice filling is one of the prettiest techniques to learn.
It looks detailed and a little … Read More...
Wet Felted Hat Tutorial Review – Gillian Gladrag
If you’re ready to level up your felting projects and move from flat designs to wearable art, Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Hat Tutorial is a fantastic watch. This video is part of her whimsical, joy-filled YouTube series, and it perfectly … Read More...
Free Printable Paper Stickers For Planners and Journals – Gym
If you’re anything like me, gym days can blur together unless I actually write them down. Between school runs, work deadlines, remembering to defrost dinner, and trying to recall whether it was leg day or upper body last time… it … Read More...
12 Disney Parks Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Of course we take too many pictures when visiting a Disney park so it’s hard to fit them all in but Paige has an awesome idea. It all started with a mouse and those iconic ears so she squeezed a … Read More...
Memorial Day Cross Stitch Patterns
Memorial Day in the United States is often thought of as the unofficial beginning of summer, but of course it is also a somber holiday when we remember soldiers who have died in combat.
Stitching up a memorial cross stitch … Read More...
Monarch Butterfly Cardigan Crochet Pattern Review – A Bold, Trending Wearable for Confident Crocheters
What makes this design stand out is that it is not your standard granny-square cardigan or simple oversized shrug. The whole appeal here is the dramatic monarch butterfly wing effect, which gives it that eye-catching, wearable-art feel that crochet … Read More...
How to Make Lassi at Home (Easy Sweet Lassi Recipe That’s Cold, Creamy and Better Than a Restaurant Version)
There is something ridiculously satisfying about making lassi at home and realizing it is not only easy, but also wildly better than the watery restaurant versions that sometimes show up in tall glasses looking promising and tasting a bit sad.… Read More...
Why Sewing Projects Stall (And the Simple Fix That Helps You Finish More Than Ever)
Let’s talk about the sewing projects hiding in cupboards, baskets, and half-folded piles around the house. The ones that were started with excitement and good intentions… and then quietly ignored.
If you’ve ever wondered why some sewing projects seem cursed … Read More...
Simple Ribbon Embroidery Flowers for Beginners
Ribbon embroidery has a way of looking far more complicated than it really is. That soft, dimensional finish can make even the simplest flower look beautifully detailed, which is exactly why it’s such a satisfying technique for beginners. And the … Read More...
12 Meaningful Card Ideas for Mom
Emily’s heartfelt card for Mom has a pretty monochromatic purple color scheme. She used a dry embossing folder for the wreath and colored it with colored pencils and silver paint and then fussy cut it out, putting a silver heat … Read More...
Knit a Lacy Duster Perfect for Spring
I have never knit a full length anything, but I have to admit this Silver Spring Duster pattern from Lovely by Lee is definitely tempting.
This full length, lace covered duster is worked from the bottom up in one piece … Read More...
9 Crochet Wind Spinner Patterns and Tutorials That Add Instant Garden Color
There’s something a bit addictive about crochet wind spinners. You make one thinking it will be a quick little scrap-yarn project for the patio, and suddenly you’re eyeing every leftover ball of yarn in the basket and wondering whether … Read More...