April 12 is DEAR Day, otherwise known as Drop Everything and Read, a concept made popular by Beverly Cleary’s Ramona books. (It’s April 12 because it was her birthday.)
Reading is worth celebrating all the time, and I thought it … Read More...
21 Delicious Spring Icecream Recipes
Spring is the perfect time to indulge in some ice cream, and with this list of delicious recipes, there’s something for everyone. We have tried to break it down for you, with citrusy and nutty flavors, and added some fruity … Read More...
Book Review – Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff
I have always loved home decor, but I have never considered myself a minimalist. I have a lot of things, and I like to use them all. So when I heard about “Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff”
by … Read More...
White Work Embroidery Patterns
The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table linen, delicate lingerie, baptism dresses, bridal … Read More...
Fairies Butterfly Shaped Card
I adore fairies and butterflies so of course I fell in love with this amazing card from Kali, she used brand new clear stamps from Sweet November to create it. Which happens to be one of my favorite companies, they … Read More...
Sunflower Cross Stitch Patterns
I know sunflowers aren’t an early spring flower, but I guess it’s the sun being around a bit more that makes me start thinking about sunflowers.
Did you know sunflowers are typically yellow, but they can also be orange, red, … Read More...
Book Review – 65 Drunkard’s Path Quilt Designs
If you’ve always wanted to try the beautifully meandering Drunkard’s Path pattern but were put off by its reputation for difficulty, there’s good news: aid is on the way. Anyone can learn to piece this appealing, time-honored pattern using the … Read More...
How to Draw a Bird
There are all sorts of weird holidays out there, and recently as I was scrolling through a list of them I saw that April 8 is draw a bird day. I don’t know why, but it seems as good a … Read More...
Free Pattern – Country Classic Ribbed Hat And Scarf
This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern for a coordinating hat, scarf, and fingerless gloves set that features a fisherman’s rib for extra warmth without compromising on elegant style. This pattern is part of the Men’s Capsule Collection book and features … Read More...
Quilted Starburst Free Coloring Sheet
Connecting Threads has some fun and creative quilt-style coloring sheets for you to download and print.
I love coloring away my stress and find the layering of colors onto a design is a great substitute for actually quilting, which is … Read More...
Boba Bubble Tea Drink Layout
I love Bubble Tea with the fun bobas inside, these yummy drinks are popping up every where and make for a cute idea for a scrapbook layout! This sweet “Boba Date” page from Brianna has lots of fun movement from … Read More...
Sedona Mosaic Hat Crochet Pattern
The Sedona Hat is an easy mosaic crochet hat pattern written for 4 sizes, from Baby to Adult.
If you haven’t tried mosaic crochet before, then this is a great first pattern to try – if you can work a … Read More...
Get Some Texture with the Pass the Honey Knitting Pattern
I love a good stockinette stitch pattern because of the classic look and the fact that I don’t have to pay a lot of attention to what I’m doing.
But I’ll admit I’m a sucker for a good textured knit, … Read More...
The Best Cross Stitch Pattern Generators
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‘ve never used a cross stitch pattern generator before, but they look like a great way to make a cross stitch pattern that’s perfectly unique. In some of the crafting Facebook groups I’m in, it’s common for people to … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Vintage Emergency Vehicles
The Vintage Emergency Vehicles crochet pattern is a fun and unique project that is perfect for anyone who loves to work with super bulky weight yarn and has an interest in vintage emergency vehicles. This pattern is easy to follow, … Read More...
Free Pattern – Baby Layette Set
A layette is a set of clothing and accessories that is typically given to new parents for their baby, usually at the time of the baby’s birth or baptism. The items in a layette can vary, but typically include clothing, … Read More...
New Tatting: Modern Lace Motifs and Projects – Book Review
A lovely and comprehensive introduction to tatting!
With the increased popularity of lace, New Tatting is an excellent resource for getting started. Tatting is a technique for making lace that involves looping threads together with small shuttles and your fingers … Read More...
6 FREE Floral Wreath Coloring Pages
It’s finally Springtime so grab those colored pencils or markers, print up some coloring pages and sit outside and enjoy the nice weather and relax with some YOU time! Dover Publications is offering 6 different Floral Wreath Coloring pages that … Read More...
Marble Runs and Other Activities with Marbles for Kids
I read that April 7 is National Marble Day, but of course any day is a good day to play with marbles. Making marble runs is a great STEM activity, and you can even pull in some art activities by … Read More...
Paying Attention to the Ergonomics of Knitting
I learned to knit when I was a kid, and I learned the English/throwing/yarn-in-the-right-hand method. When I picked up knitting again after college I re-learned in the same way. But since helping other people learn to knit and … Read More...