You know a little bit what you’re in for when you see the header for the Etsy shop Happy Sloth Patterns, whose tagline is “dumb patterns made by an idiot human.” Which at least implies there’s no AI to be … Read More...
Baby Twizzler Hat Free Knitting Pattern Review
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a fluffy little baby hat, isn’t there? The Baby Twizzler Hat over on CraftBits is one of those sweet, simple baby knitting patterns that feels very much like the kind of project you could … Read More...
Fragrance Oils For Soap Making: How To Choose Scents That Actually Work In Handmade Soap
Choosing fragrance oils for soap making is one of those little decisions that can completely change your handmade soap — sometimes beautifully, sometimes in a “why has this suddenly turned brown and gone lumpy?” sort of way.
If you have … Read More...
Splash the Large Sea Turtle Crochet Pattern Review
Some crochet projects are sweet little weekend makes… and then there are the ones that walk into the room and absolutely steal the show. Splash the Sea Turtle is very much the second kind.
This oversized sea turtle crochet pattern … Read More...
What Is Fussy Cutting? How to Use Fussy Cut Designs in Scrapbooking
Fussy cutting is the technique of carefully cutting out specific designs from patterned paper — like flowers, leaves, butterflies, frames, tags, or illustrations — instead of cutting the paper into basic squares or strips.
Instead of using the entire sheet, … Read More...
How to Make a Floral Frame Shaker Card
How beautiful is this Missing You shaker card from Caly!? To create this card she used a floral die frame with it’s coordinating layering stencils, ink pads and a blender brush to apply different colors in pinks, yellows and greens. … Read More...
Where Can You Donate Knitted Trauma Teddies? A Helpful Guide For Charity Knitters
There is something very special about a handmade teddy bear. It is soft, simple, familiar, and just the right size for little hands to hold onto when the world feels a bit too big.
If you have recently knitted one … Read More...
Crafts from the Beach Kids Can Make
Whenever you go to the beach with kids, you’re sure to come home with some seashells and more than a little sand. Let’s use some of those treasures to make fun crafts.
This handprint craft is made with a sand-infused … Read More...
How To Crochet Giant Amigurumi Without The Wobbles, Gaps, Or Wrist Regret
Learn how to turn small crochet toys into oversized giant, squishy amigurumi plushies with the right yarn, hook size, stuffing method, and finishing tricks.
There is something wonderfully ridiculous about giant amigurumi.
Tiny crochet animals are sweet, of course, … Read More...
25 Easy Crafts for Adults You Can Finish in One Day
Sometimes you want a craft project that does not require three weekends, twelve specialty tools, and the emotional stamina of a woman assembling flat-pack furniture after dinner.
You want something fun. Something creative. Something you can start after lunch and … Read More...
Free Woven Elbow Embroidery Pattern Review
Now this is the sort of pattern I love — practical, pretty, and actually useful. This free mending embroidery pattern is designed for reinforcing worn elbows on jumpers and cardigans, which makes it ideal for anyone trying to rescue a … Read More...
14 Frog Sewing Patterns For Cute Plushies, Bean Bags And Soft Toys
There is something ridiculously charming about a handmade frog. Maybe it is the big eyes. Maybe it is the floppy legs. Maybe it is because a frog softie can look a little wonky and somehow that makes it even … Read More...
Why Is Everyone Searching For Spaghetti Western Sewing Patterns Right Now?
Every now and then, a sewing search term pops up that makes me pause with my coffee halfway to my mouth. This week it was Spaghetti Western Sewing.
At first glance, I thought perhaps people were suddenly sewing cowboy … Read More...
18 Free Bikini Sewing Patterns For Making Your Own Swimwear
Sewing your own bikini sounds like one of those projects that belongs in the “maybe when I’m braver” pile, right next to jeans, bras, and anything involving slippery stretch fabric. But honestly, once you understand the basics of swimwear fabric, … Read More...
Super Simple Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
While I was knitting this baby blanket, my husband was curious as to why I was knitting a baby blanket when there are no babies in the near future that we know of. (What we know is kind of relative … Read More...
How to Make and Interactive Gate Layout
I love interactive elements on a scrapbook layout, they are so fun to create and so fun for others to play with when flipping through your album! Nathalie created this wonderful Lilypad Gate using a variety of products and techniques … Read More...
DIY Wax Cord Bracelets
Learn to make wax cord bracelets inspired by the popular Pura Vida bracelets. These bracelets are easy to make and only require a few supplies. Begin by making a multistrand string bracelet. Once you’ve mastered that, try a braided … Read More...
Cross Stitch Cards for All Occasions
I have never stitched a greeting card, but I kind of like the idea of it. It’s a card and a gift all in one, and hopefully one the recipient will hang onto for years to come.
This collection of … Read More...
What Does PSSO Mean In Knitting? How To Pass A Slipped Stitch Over
If you’ve ever been happily knitting along and suddenly hit the abbreviation PSSO, you are not alone. Knitting patterns do love to throw tiny little letter combinations at us just when we’re feeling confident, don’t they?
The good news … Read More...
Sophie Hood Pattern Free: Knit And Crochet Hooded Scarf Patterns For The Viral Winter Look
There are some patterns that come along quietly, and then there are the ones that absolutely take over our feeds. The Sophie Hood is one of those projects. Suddenly everyone seems to be wearing a cosy knitted hooded scarf with … Read More...