Independent craft blog since 2007
Sewing your own bikini sounds like one of those projects that belongs in the “maybe when I’m braver” pile, right next to jeans, bras, and anything involving slippery stretch fabric. But honestly, once you understand the basics of swimwear fabric, … Read More...
While I was knitting this baby blanket, my husband was curious as to why I was knitting a baby blanket when there are no babies in the near future that we know of. (What we know is kind of relative … Read More...
I love interactive elements on a scrapbook layout, they are so fun to create and so fun for others to play with when flipping through your album! Nathalie created this wonderful Lilypad Gate using a variety of products and techniques … Read More...
Learn to make wax cord bracelets inspired by the popular Pura Vida bracelets. These bracelets are easy to make and only require a few supplies. Begin by making a multistrand string bracelet. Once you’ve mastered that, try a braided … Read More...
I have never stitched a greeting card, but I kind of like the idea of it. It’s a card and a gift all in one, and hopefully one the recipient will hang onto for years to come.
This collection of … Read More...
If you’ve ever been happily knitting along and suddenly hit the abbreviation PSSO, you are not alone. Knitting patterns do love to throw tiny little letter combinations at us just when we’re feeling confident, don’t they?
The good news … Read More...
There are some patterns that come along quietly, and then there are the ones that absolutely take over our feeds. The Sophie Hood is one of those projects. Suddenly everyone seems to be wearing a cosy knitted hooded scarf with … Read More...
Every now and then a beauty hack comes along that makes you stop scrolling and say, “Surely not.” The Coca-Cola foot soak is one of those.
You may have seen videos floating around where people pour Coca-Cola into a foot … Read More...
There are some sewing projects that are cute, some that are practical, and then there are the magical ones that are both. A handmade oven mitt lands firmly in that lovely middle ground — useful enough to keep beside the … Read More...
I love fantasy books and movies and if there’s a bit of romance thrown in even better and if it’s a “it’s complicated” dark romance well then, my heart just swoons! If you don’t know, there’s a name for it, … Read More...
Human brains are pretty amazing, allowing us to think, feel, create, communicate, move and more. But humans aren’t the only animals with cool brains, as Crab Museum explains in the book The No-Brainer Brain Explainer (illustrated by Bruno Valasse).
This … Read More...
The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check … Read More...
There are plenty of shiny red, white, and blue decorations out there, but every now and then a patriotic project comes along that feels a little more heartfelt. This 4th of July Patriotic Flag Wreath from CraftBits is one of … Read More...
Let’s be honest, there is something wonderfully ridiculous about crocheting a toy so big it needs its own chair.
Tiny amigurumi will always have my heart — I love a little mushroom, frog, or pocket-sized bee as much as … Read More...
If you’re craving a splash of color and a little tropical warmth, this Needle Felted Hibiscus Flower Tutorial by SnowflakeForest Felting is like a mini vacation for your craft table. The bold, vibrant red petals and sunny yellow center make … Read More...
Kat’s fun masculine birthday layout has a lot of white space with a bit of confetti thrown around, a cool mixed title with some stamping and amazing banners across the top. The banners are made from bakers twine with rectangle, … Read More...
Let’s be honest, soccer fever has a sneaky way of taking over the house. One minute you are just watching a match, and the next minute someone is cutting black pentagons out of paper, the good scissors have vanished, and … Read More...
Summer is the time for sweet treats, whether eating them or stitching them. This collection of patterns is full of designs that are good enough to eat. Almost.
This year of ice creams from Simone Balman Art is lots of … Read More...
A living room can be freshly vacuumed, cushions plumped, and blankets folded neatly, yet still somehow feel busy and messy. That is usually the frustrating part. It is not always actual clutter causing the problem. Quite often, it is the … Read More...
There are some voices from the early blogging days that stay with you, and Jill Smokler’s was one of them.
Jill Smokler, the founder of Scary Mommy, has died at the age of 48 after a more than two-year … Read More...
