Give a common hand embroidery stitch a new twist with this handy tutorial from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. She teaches us how to use the blanket stitch to make flowers.
This is such a charming stitch to use. The … Read More...
Next to You Shawl Crochet Pattern
The Next to You Shawl is a crochet shawl pattern made with lightweight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. This pattern is available free via Lionbrand.com
Free Pattern – Prickly Pear Mitts
The Prickly Pear Mitts is a knit mittens pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. You can download this free pattern via Lionbrand If like me you are in love with this color of yarn … Read More...
Messenger Bag Crochet Pattern
The Messenger Bag is a crochet bag pattern made with super bulky weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. The design almost looks like palm trees. Such a fun crochet pattern that you can download for free here. … Read More...
Flower Vase Pop Up Card
This stunning card from Gloria has a surprise waiting inside, when you open it a round vase of flowers pops up, how beautiful! She’s sharing step by step directions as well as a video tutorial on how to make the … Read More...
12 FREE Dusty Rose and Gold Pattern Papers
I love the color combo of Dusty Rose Pink and Gold, they are so elegant together! This collection of 12 digital pattern papers uses these colors in stripes, swirls, florals, dots and more. These FREE printable designs are perfect to … Read More...
Fundamentals of Wet Felting! A cute tutorial
Have you been looking for a straightforward tutorial to get you started with wet felting?
This is a great one from Craft Tuts plus and I love that it shows you how to add a little decoration to your first … Read More...
16 Floral Hand Embroidery Stitches
Mary from Needle ‘n Thread brings us another wonderful article. This time it is a handy roundup of 16 floral embroidery stitches.
With links to her tutorials for each stitch, you will be an expert in no time. All of … Read More...
10 Free Modern Quilt Patterns
Modern quilts are all the rage. Many are recognizable with their simple color schemes and graphic looks. They are quite striking and fun to make. If you are interested in trying your hand at some modern quilting, here are ten … Read More...
34+ Crafty Cactus Crochet Patterns
Having a green thumb may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay. For those who love the aesthetic of plants but can’t seem to keep them alive, crochet patterns for cacti and succulents are the perfect solution. Not … Read More...
How To Have A DIY Cacao Ceremony
Cacao Ceremony Kit
What you will need
A cacao ceremony traditionally involves creating a sacred environment, setting an intention, and allowing an energetic process to unfold around that intention.
Cacao is packed full of vitamins and minerals and … Read More...
Quilted Paper Card Backgrounds
Nichol Spohr used pattern papers and geometric builder square dies to create some amazing “quilted” paper card backgrounds. These cards are a trendy slimline size featuring flowers and Thank You sentiments overtop of the quilted patterns.
Soccer Shaker Layout
Dana used a shaker kit from Creative Embellishments to create a quick and easy shaker element on her fun Soccer Layout. These chipboard shapes and can be painted in any color and filled with sequins, beads or other small embellishments. … Read More...
Boys Swim Trunks Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a pair of boys swim trunks with a free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade! In addition to the free pattern, she tells where you can find the right kind of fabric to use to make the swim trunks. The … Read More...
Yarn wrapped rainbows are filled with all sorts of pretty elements
There is something so fun about mixed-media art pieces that all ages can enjoy. These done by young crafters are so special and I bet just as interesting as ones done by adult crafters. The young often don’t fuss too … Read More...
Free Sunflower Cross Stitch Pattern
I have always liked sunflowers, but of course now they make us think of Ukraine and are all the more meaningful and beautiful. I think we should all stitch a sunflower — or a field of them! — this summer.… Read More...
Zelenskyy Superman Mittens
These mittens knit with the face of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Superman symbol make me smile. They’re designed by Knittinglotta and say “nobody is going to break us” on the palm of one mitten and “I need ammunition … Read More...
How to Make a Hand Embroidered Heart for Mother’s Day
Perfect for Mother’s Day, this floral hand embroidery sampler from Cutesy Crafts for Polka Dot Chair is absolutely lovely.
You will be able to show off a number of different stitches in this design including the wagon wheel and the … Read More...
Luxury Candle Making Kit
Gifting candles is very popular right now and whilst some of us might get sick of them, I do like them as a fallback gift, I feel like I’d rather have a cupboard of candles that were gifted to me … Read More...
Roll and Race Shape Games
Sometimes turning something into a game makes kids learn it — or show that they have learned it — way faster than doing regular worksheets or quizzes does.
These roll and race shape games from This Reading Mama cover the … Read More...