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Welcome to our Sunday series featuring delightful crochet patterns perfect for the holiday season! Today’s highlight is the “Hot Cocoa with Marshmallow Matches Crochet Pattern” by StitchedbyShari, available on Etsy. Perfect for young and old.
Dive into the warmth of … Read More...
Traci created this fun pumpkin shaped mini album using apple die shapes (from Lori Whitlock) and orange cardstock, adding brown stems and green leaves to each to turn apples into pumpkins. That’s such a great way to get more from … Read More...
With the weather getting chilly it’s a great time to relax indoors and color some cool coloring pages. One of my favorite birds are owls so of course I loved coming across these beautiful Owl coloring pages from Dover Publications. … Read More...
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with the Classic Elf Hat Crochet Pattern! Designed with whimsy and charm, this adorable hat is guaranteed to bring smiles wherever you go. Whether you’re attending a festive gathering, participating in a holiday … Read More...
Even as our kids’ lives get more saturated with technology, many kids still like playing with dolls and imagining worlds for them. Making a doll for a child is a lot of fun, and you can personalize them for the … Read More...
From the front, the Simply Me Blouse from NORgardknitters looks like a plain, boxy, garter stitch sweater. The kind of thing you’d want to throw on every day, like the knit version of a sweatshirt.
But when you look at … Read More...
The other day I shared some crafts involving fall leaves, but there are a lot of fun leaf-related activities that don’t use real leaves, so I wanted to share some of those, too.
Like these watercolor leaves from The … Read More...
To get started, you can grab the pattern for the alphabet quilt as a PDF download from the Fat Quarter Shop. Moda has also made some tweaks to the sashing requirements to make the quilt truly special. Plus, to add … Read More...
Transform your space into a festive wonderland with the adorable FREE Kawaii Christmas Tree. With a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, this charming crochet project is a delightful addition to your holiday decorations. Crafted using Friends … Read More...
At first you might think “A sunburst for Fall, isn’t that more for Summer?” but as you can tell from this amazing Layout from Alison it works for any time of year. For her page she used a rainbow of … Read More...
There’s no rule that says Christmas trees in real life have to be green, and there’s no rule in cross stitch that Christmas trees have to be green, either. While I love a good traditional looking tree (in reality or … Read More...
Step into the enchanting world of the holiday season with the Aspen Stocking crochet kit, a delightful tapestry crochet project that captures the timeless charm of classic Christmas colors and the serene beauty of a season’s first snowfall gracing … Read More...
If you’re someone who loves to have their Holiday cards, tags, wrap and decor match then check out this darling set of coordinating card and gift tags from Joy. Using new arched stamps from Taylored Expressions she stamped the images … Read More...
I’ve been working on making mushrooms out of all sorts of materials and in different sizes. I spotted these cute mushrooms made with recycled tp tubes and yarn and yes, they are going on my to-try list! pop on over … Read More...
One way to help teach kids about Thanksgiving and why it’s important to be grateful is by reading books, and Little Mole Gives Thanks by Glenys Nellist, illustrated by Sally Garland, is a sweet story about the value of friendship … Read More...
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve never watched Gilmore Girls. I know I probably should, but I feel like I wasn’t quite the right age for it when it came out and I’ve never gone back to watch it. … Read More...
If you’re anything like me and addicted to the Elm Creek Quilts series, “The Christmas Boutique” by Jennifer Chiaverini is a must-read for the holiday season. As the 21st book in this captivating series, it seamlessly blends tradition, community, … Read More...
Get ready to crochet your own cozy scarf with this free pattern! Using simple stitches like chain and double crochet, you’ll create a beautiful design that’s perfect for snuggling up on chilly nights. With just a few balls of … Read More...
This stunning layout from Suzanna has a diagonal cut of two pattern papers with loads of botanicals along the slanted center. Some are printed, some are die cut with inking added, along with lovely gold foiled sentiments. Find more details … Read More...
Niche Stitches is a United States based Etsy shop that sells, by its own description, “bookish and modern cross stitch patterns.” You’ll also find patterns related to video games, movies, and more.
There is definitely a fantasy focus when it … Read More...
