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One way to spice up your card designs is with interesting backgrounds. Instead of just reaching for some pattern paper you can create your own backgrounds with a variety of different techniques and products.
Erum used watercolor to create this … Read More...
Super detailed, full coverage cross stitch designs are what you’ll find at the Etsy shop Stitches Sew Beautiful. Many of the designs are created from digital art (with permission from the original artist, of course) making the designs incredibly detailed … Read More...
I have recently gained a great affection for the knitting stitch known as fisherman’s rib. It’s sort of like brioche, but it’s easier to knit, and make sit super squishy, warm, non-curling fabric that is great for all sorts of … Read More...
In “Quilting Legacy,” authors Jim and Jan Shore invite readers on a nostalgic journey through America’s past, offering a heartfelt tribute to the cherished quilts of yesteryear. Through meticulous research and a deep appreciation for the craft, the authors present … Read More...
The Foodie Themed Blanket CAL is a carefully curated adventure that spans over 9 weeks, providing ample time to indulge in the creation of this charming and sizable blanket without feeling overwhelmed. Each week brings the excitement of crafting 8 … Read More...
Learn how to elevate your sewing expertise with “The Great British Sewing Bee: The Skills.” As the second title in this standalone series, it focuses on advancing dressmaking techniques beyond the basics introduced in “The Great British … Read More...
If you love to get together with friends to craft, enjoy attending crops or crafty classes then you need to create an album filled with all the fun you have getting together with your crafty friends. Traci created this wonderful … Read More...
Are you all tired of scrap knitting projects yet? I hope not, because I probably never will be.
This is one of those that was actually designed to be worked with scraps, though I’m sure you could use whole or … Read More...
By the end of March where I live we are starting to have more warm days than not, and all we want to do is spend more time outside. Luckily we can make it educational and a little fun, too, … Read More...
We all think about decorating the outside of Easter eggs but eggs make great containers for little dioramas. To accent the cute little dioramas the edges of the eggs can be wrapped with one of my favorite things- pompom trim! … Read More...
There’s still a bit of time left to create cards and projects for Easter. But if you don’t have any stamps on hand don’t worry, digital stamps are the answer. You can download them, print them, color them and use … Read More...
One of the skills I want to use more this year is double knitting. This is a technique that uses slipped stitches in a particular way to make a double-sided fabric.
You can use it with a single color, or … Read More...
I consider myself a barely intermediate cross-stitcher, so there are a lot of things you can do with cross stitch that I haven’t done (yet! I’m working on it!).
One of the gaps in my knowledge or skills or whatever … Read More...
Welcome to Etsy Wednesday! Today, let’s explore the captivating collection of Indian Motifs Machine Embroidery Designs by ArtEmbroideryDesigns.
Discover the richness of Indian culture with this set of stunning motifs, perfect for adorning women’s clothing and costumes. These designs capture … Read More...
“Colorful Batik Panel Quilts” by Judith Vincentz Gula is a delightful exploration into the world of quilting, offering a fusion of traditional techniques and artistic innovation. Gula expertly guides readers through the process of creating bold and graphic quilts using … Read More...
Crocheting, a craft that weaves warmth and love into every stitch, often prompts the question: should you crochet items for family members without charging them? The answer isn’t always straightforward, as it involves a delicate balance between generosity, personal boundaries, … Read More...
I have written words on leaves and made minimalist arrangements but this idea for painting modern, minimalist art on them looks so pretty and I bet is a very zen project. I bet also it would be interesting to paint … Read More...
Bike rides are the best on a Spring Day! This pretty page from Conny has lots of flowers and florals, plaid paper, torn and sewn cardstock for texture and fluttering insects. Learn more over at The Cherry on Top blog.… Read More...
I don’t know why there are so many mosaic shawl knitting patterns out in the world. Searching on Ravelry there are nearly 2,500 options for mosaic knit shawls!
But a shawl is a great canvas for learning this colorwork knitting … Read More...
As it starts to warm up in the spring, lots of new creatures arrive on the scene, including baby birds and birds that migrated south for the winter and are returning with the spring. There are lots of fun ways … Read More...
