These paper lanterns from Red Ted Art are so pretty and easy for kids to make (maybe with an adult’s help cutting out shapes).
They were intended to be a craft for Diwali since it is a festival of light, … Read More...
10 DIY Body Recipes Using Rosehip Oil
Sometimes I purchase a new oil such as Rosehip oil
for a particular recipe or soapmaking tutorial but then, of course, I am left with a bottle of excess oils. I have some essential oils that have expired because I … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Hot Water Bottle Cover
This knitting pattern is for a hot water bottle
cover. The instructions are written row by row to make it easy for a beginner.
There are three patterns included one for using double knitting yarn, one for Aran weight yarn … Read More...
The Best Quilting Rulers
Suzy from the blog Suzy Quilts shares her view on 4 of the best quilting rulers
. Her review is detailed and explains why each ruler is the best for the type of quilting that she does. You may be … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Hang-Ups! Plastic Canvas Pattern
Add a festive look by hanging these holiday ornaments in your window or doorway, the Shining Star can also be used as a tree topper.
Shining Star and Silver Bells are made using 7-count plastic canvas
and stitched with Metallic … Read More...
Book Review – Just CrossStitch Christmas Ornaments
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with 70+ patterns featuring our favorite designers. Through 9 festive chapters, this issue covers all styles and skill levels to make ornaments you’ll love to gift or display!
- Jingle all the way!
Book Review -Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners
Gorgeous beaded jewelry, handcrafted by you?a beginner’s guide
Ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the secrets! Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners is a comprehensive guide that shows you how … Read More...
Fireplace Card with Paper Piecing
Echo used pattern papers to add pattern and texture to this cozy Fireplace Card with paper piecing. This technique is also an easy way to add color to your stamped images. She’s got tips for paper piecing along with ideas … Read More...
Easy Bowl Cozy – Free Sewing Pattern
Keep your hands from burning when heating up meals using a microwave with this DIY bowl cozy! Download the free bowl cozy pattern from Hellosewing and watch the video to learn how to make a microwave bowl cozy in minutes.… Read More...
15 Decadent Party Party Foods That Are Sure To Impress
Hosting a dinner party doesn’t have to be complicated and it certainly doesn’t mean you need to serve basic party food. These party foods are a little bit extra special. Bringing a level of decadence to your dinner party. Wanting … Read More...
Quilt Design Fall Layout
This cozy layout is perfect for Autumn! Dorymar used triangles cut from lots of different fall pattern papers and pieced them together on the background of her layout to mimic a quilt. The 2 photos are slightly off center to … Read More...
Fair Isle Beanie Crochet Pattern
This pattern is easy to follow and perfect for the fall and winter! It also works well with several yarns, and the custom combinations of colors are endless!
Looking for more Beanie patterns to Crochet? Check out these Crochet Patterns … Read More...
Turkey Face Mask for Thanksgiving – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Make mask wearing at Thanksgiving fun with this cute turkey face mask! Amber at Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make one. It’s an easy project, with just a few pieces to add to a plain brown mask … Read More...
Candy Stripe Socks are a Fun Holiday Knit
Striped socks are a lot of fun to knit and to wear, and you can get a jump on knitting for yourself or for holiday gifting with the super cute Fireside Socks from Yarnspirations.
The socks are worked in … Read More...
Women’s Wrap Dress – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a pretty wrap dress with a free pattern from So Sew Easy! This style of dress is versatile to wear either casual or dressy, depending on fabric choice and how you accessorize. This wrap dress features a cross-over bodice … Read More...
Innovative and sometimes funny DIY solutions to everyday needs
This idea for using Legos to make a clip stand to put your cell phone on top of your computer monitor in this age of Zoom and multitasking is brilliant. I bet you could almost start marketing Legos as adult … Read More...
Free Stair Step Men’s Cuddle Quilt in a Day Pattern
Don’t you just love this cuddly lap quilt? It was originally intended for a man and it was made to highlight a fabric line from a manufacturer. It is more masculine looking, but it can be for anyone. And like … Read More...
Peeping Tom Turkey Thanksgiving Punch Needle Pattern
If you like really adorable small projects that don’t take much time to make, then this guy is definitely for you. It screams cute, and it’s perfect for Thanksgiving. What a fun little decoration this would be for your home. … Read More...
Thanksgiving Hand Embroidery Pattern
While this beautiful Thanksgiving design from Fileuse d’Étoiles and Co doesn’t have the traditional turkey or cornucopia embroidered on it, it has a lovely sentiment that is perfect for this special holiday.
Surrounded by a wreath of brightly colored autumn … Read More...
DIY Knitted Felted Pot Holders
These pot holders are made from felting Knitting. So you will need some knitting skills to be able to complete this project. You can download the free felting tutorial as well as the Knitting pattern over at Garnstudio.