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This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday features a beautiful and in-depth guide by Fit To Be Loved showing you how to create realistic long fur on your needle felted animals.
If you’ve ever admired felted sculptures with soft, flowing coats … Read More...
Connie used the Lucky Me collection of products from Doodlebug to create this fabulous St. Patrick’s Day Mini Album project. The cover is clear acetate and the pages are cut from 4 different sheets of 12″ x 12″ double sided … Read More...
For religious people, Easter isn’t just about the one day of celebration, it’s a whole season that can include Lent, the 40 days before Easter that are a time of reflection and sacrifice.
Sparrow’s Easter Garden by Roger Hutchison and … Read More...
I’ve sewn a lot of bags over the years, and if I’m honest, most of them end up being “too nice” to use. This one doesn’t. This polka dot gym bag is sturdy, washable, roomy, and practical enough to be … Read More...
These four darling Easter digital stamps have a hand sketched feel to them, they look like they belong in a story book, don’t they? This collection of digi designs include a floral wreath with “Happy Easter” sentiment, two patterned Easter … Read More...
I’m a big fan of graphic knitting patterns and projects that look more complicated than they really are. Both are true of the Rust & Rhythm scarf and hood (she calls it a bonnet, but it’s a hood to me) … Read More...
I usually try to come up with some kind of overarching statement about a cross stitch pattern shop to open these posts, but all I’ve got here is that Snail Fishes Stitches is just fun. If you don’t like fun, … Read More...
If you’ve ever dreamed of receiving your very own Hogwarts letter, here’s the next best thing! Our sister site CraftBits has shared a free crochet pattern for a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter Cross-Body Bag, and it’s every bit as magical … Read More...
There are days when you just feel off—like you’ve picked up someone else’s bad mood or a string of energy-draining vibes have clung to you. Whether you’ve been around toxic people, experienced emotional burnout, or you just feel the need … Read More...
If you’ve ever admired those soft, sculptural felted blooms and wondered how they’re made, this Wet Felted Flower Tutorial from Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts is a joy to watch and even more fun to make
In this easygoing and informative … Read More...
Aline’s tall thin layout is perfect for long photobooth inspired strips. Black and white or sepia tones not only stand out against the pretty floral patterns but they also harken back to real photo booth pictures. She accented her design … Read More...
The Snapping Thread Nightmare (And How to End It)
I’ll never forget the first time I made a denim jacket. Three hours in, my thread kept snapping like cheap twine. After ruining two needles and nearly throwing my machine out … Read More...
Bring a little of the Easter (or spring) fun into the classroom with these Easter bunny learning activities. And be sure to check out these bunny learning activities for more Easter fun, and resources for learning about real rabbits… Read More...
I love the yellow and pink color combo on Brenda’s lovely Easter Egg card! She stenciled Tulips on the base panel, placed a die cut piece of vellum over top with her die cut egg that has stenciled polka dots. … Read More...
If you’re looking to add a touch of boho charm to your space, a DIY Boho Dreamcatcher is the perfect project! Dreamcatchers are not only beautiful, but they also bring a calming, peaceful vibe to any room. This step-by-step guide … Read More...
I’ve done a collection of Easter bunny cross stitch patterns before, but I wanted this selection to be less seasonal so you can stitch them up and keep them on display through the spring and summer.
I love this set … Read More...
Looking to knit something for Easter that’s totally different from your traditional baskets and eggs? Why not knit some Easter socks? Of course bunnies don’t have to be for Easter; these are all socks you can wear all spring long … Read More...
Quilted Farm Girl Sew and Stitch Along – Why This Farmhouse Quilt Project Is Worth Joining
I still remember the first sew along I ever joined. The excitement, the sense of community, the feeling that every week brought a new … Read More...
There’s something so calming about crafting during Ramadan. Even if you’re not observing, the soft moon motifs, lantern silhouettes, and gentle geometric patterns have a way of bringing a little peace to the craft table. And this set of free … Read More...
There’s nothing quite like a handmade soap dish. Not only is it practical (goodbye soggy bars of soap!), but it also doubles as a little work of art in your bathroom or kitchen. And when you add botanical imprints—like … Read More...
