This roundup of kids crafts is all about handprints and paint. Art is important for young children but we tend to think that ART is for adults and Uni students. Art is important in allowing children to express themselves … Read More...
Cigar Box Themed Card
Masculine card deigns can sometimes be difficult. With Father’s Day coming up now’s a good time to try out more manly ideas. Teri created this card designed to look like a Cigar box, her stenciled background and heat embossed sentiment … Read More...
Nap Queen Layout
Even as an adult I still love naps and so does Nathalie’s daughter. She snaps some pics of her napping for this sweet Nap Queen layout. I love the lacy borders she created, it reminds me of frilly bed covers … Read More...
DIY Knee Pad for Gardening
Don’t settle for a thin piece of foam to protect your knees when you can easily make your own garden kneeler pad. This one uses recycled materials as the stuffing for extra softness and support.
Yard Games – DIY Giant Life Size Dice
I’m looking for any excuse to get my family outside. Lawn games are my favorite—we can set up in a small patch of grass and play for hours.
This year I supersized one of our favorite dice games and took … Read More...
Stash Busting? Try Knitting a Zero-Waste Shawl
Sometimes when you have a really great ball or two of yarn you really want a pattern where you can use every drop. That’s the idea behind the Zero Waste Shawl, designed by Katarina Linnhagen.
This bias knit, triangular … Read More...
Get Ready for Summer in Cross Stitch
I am pretty much always cold, so summer is my favorite season because I usually don’t need quite as many layers (at least in my own house; in other people’s air conditioning is another story).
So I could definitely get … Read More...
Recycled lamp parts get recycled in all sorts of ways
Right now lots of people are dipping their toes into new crafts and learning new things. Oh and using what you have around the house because shopping is limited. Gardening is one hobby you can do with clippings from the … Read More...
Quilt Pattern – Nurse Frontline Hero Quilt Block Pattern
This quilt pattern is for a Nurse themed Quilt block, make a single block project such as a bag, mug mat, or Pillow. You can see all our Single block projects here. These Nurse blocks would make wonderful bags for … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Rainbow Wall Art
Rainbows have become a symbol of hope during isolation and people are placing them on their porches and in their windows to show solidarity during the COVID Crisis. This is a pretty design that would look lovely in the house … Read More...
10 Plus Size Dress Sewing Patterns
I really hate having to use the word plus size, but it is what it is and when searching for patterns, I know this is what our readers are using to search, “plus-size”.
We get so many requests for patterns … Read More...
Book Review – Sewing Animal Dolls
Learn how to make Daisy Dog, her best friends Rosie Rabbit, the twins Betty and Ben Bear and Daisy’s beret-wearing puppy Mimi. Each character has their own complete wardrobe for all of their adventures together, from playing … Read More...
Book Review – Modern Folk Embroidery: 30 Contemporary Projects for Folk Art Inspired Designs
This collection includes 20 embroidery designs with project ideas to show you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The techniques for the stitches and project instructions are shown using Nancy’s stitch … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Lace Trench Coat
This sewing pattern is for a lace style trench coat, Tha lace paneling change the complete look of this trench coat sewing pattern. It’s a combination of a full-length duster jacket and a kimono and I have to say I … Read More...
Floral Card with Masked Ink Blending
Kelly Fusco used a Rectangle Mask from Taylored Expressions, ink blended with Distress Oxide Inks to design a lovely soft background for her floral card. She stamped her flowers over top in black for a simple but beautiful design. A … Read More...
Boys Scrapbook Layout
The tall column of arrows down the center work perfectly to balance this 8 1/2″ x 11″ Boys layout from Tarrah McLean. She’s backed each arrow in different pattern papers with colors and designs that go well with the boyish … Read More...
Crochet Pattern DIY Farmhouse Throw with Cotton Wool Edging
It’s a easy to do crochet craft, yet both modern and farmhouse styled. This throw is also a perfect weight for warmer months when the evening cools. The crochet edging gives this blanket throw a lovely boho finish. You can … Read More...
Corgi Puppy Softie Sewing Pattern for Kids
Make your own Corgi puppy softie! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal!
Teaching kids to sew is a valuable lesson, … Read More...
How To Make Recycled Boho Hanging Planters
Do you love the trend of Boho hanging planters? Here is a very simple way to make your own out of recycled materials. You can make them out of either denim or leather or a combination of them both. … Read More...
13 Must Read Fiction Books about Sewing
Reading books about sewing can be a great way to escape into a different world, while still relating to a hobby or passion you love. These fiction books about sewing offer a variety of different stories, each with their own … Read More...