Level up your mask protection with an eye shield! These fabric face masks can be used when going out in public and while wearing a homemade face mask will not prevent you from catching a respiratory virus, it can help … Read More...
DIY Upcycled Flannel Hankies
Reduce waste by turning an old flannel shirt into reusable handkerchiefs. This sewing project couldn’t be easier, and you’ll find yourself reaching for them again and again. The are so soft on the nose and with all the shortages … Read More...
Easy Surgical Scrub Cap Sewing Pattern
This free sewing project is an easy surgical scrub cap pattern. It is for protecting your family, and for donating to the health workers who are having a hard time fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
It is now becoming widely … Read More...
Easy Surgical Scrub Top Sewing Pattern
Here’s an easy surgical scrub top pattern to match a scrub pants we’ve published. The complete set is made for at-home use (in case you need to care for an infectious family member), or to be donated to healthcare workers. … Read More...
6 Mother’s Day Coloring Pages
It’s the time of year when we say thanks to the wonderful Mom’s and all other women who help raise us. To help celebrate Mom’s everywhere Dover Publication is sharing 6 FREE coloring pages. These are great projects for the … Read More...
How to make your own flat felt doll
It’s a super fun idea for girls to play with. You can make your own DIY doll play set using scraps of felt and other fabrics. Great to entertain kids at home making and then playing! Sewing and design is … Read More...
Summer Printables
Spring is here and soon so will summer and (hopefully) being able to go to the beaches and take some trips. Or at least get outside and enjoy the sunshine. For those summer themed scrapbook layouts, planner pages and cards … Read More...
Stitch the Northern Lights with this Lovely Pattern
I have a fascination with the Northern Lights because even though there’s a scientific reason for them, they look kind of magical.
They’re also really fun to reproduce in art and craft projects, like this Northern Lights cross stitch pattern … Read More...
Slip in a Little Mosaic Knitting with This Fun Top
It’s always nice when learning a new knitting skill to find projects that are small or just use a little bit of that technique so you can get comfortable with it without being intimidated by the scale of the project.… Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Fake Wasp Nests
when I first started getting requests for a Crochet Wasp nest pattern, I thought my Crochet peeps had gone stir crazy in lockdown but it turns out they are on to something. Did you know that fake wasp nests are … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Bacon Ear Saver Mask Mates
Mask mates are designed to take the pressure off the ears when wearing face masks. They are a great concept and we have written about different ones a few times before, BUT we have never featured BACON ones. I … Read More...
DIY Fake Wasp Deterrent You Can Make At Home
With all the talk about Murder Hornets and Wasps, it is no wonder that people are freaking out. I mean first, we are under attack by a virus and now by Killer bees? How crazy is this year going to … Read More...
How To Make A Bridal Emergency Kit
This printed bag can be bought from our online store and is the perfect way to keep all the items together in a clutch style bag.
How to make a bridal emergency kit
Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Knitted Forest Fox Toy
Oh my gosh, I fell in love with this forest fox straight away, It might be his kinked head or his high cheekbones but this little fellow is going on my to knit list that is for sure. You can … Read More...
Circle Scenes Card
I love creating detailed scene cards but sometimes I need to make a quicker card. So this idea from Gemma is the perfect solution! She stamped her scene background, cut circles from it and added her little animals. There’s less … Read More...
Oh What Fun Layout
Rainbows, Balloons and a bright yellow Title add so much cheer to this pretty layout from Monique. I The sewing around her die cut letters and embellishments adds such nice texture, those little touches can bring so much to a … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Knit Socks with a Tipsy Toe
These Tipsy Toe Socks from Knitting and so on are a fun variation on a basic sock. The toes are worked with short rows in wedges that give the toe that slanted look.
This looks like a really fun technique, … Read More...
Teen Craft – Upcycled Comic Book Can
In about 15 minutes (plus 20 minutes drying time) we created a super cool upcycled comic book can perfect for storage or even a pot for your mom’s plant. I can’t tell you how easy and quick this project is. … Read More...
DIY Make Your Own No Elastic Face Mask Pattern
This fabric face mask is the perfect accessory to wear whenever face coverings in public are necessary! Made with a filter pocket, this reusable face mask doesn’t use an elastic so it’s easy to sew with materials you most likely … Read More...
A “Novel” Defense Face Mask Art show at The Slow Down Gallery
I am so excited to share this NEW art show that I am a part of. Kate the curator of the Slow Down Gallery at Random Framing created this show titled A “Novel” Defense that is a group show of … Read More...