I love the old of old fashioned travel posters, and translating those kinds of posters into cross stitch is a fun way to commemorate a trip or stitch up your favorite city.
This collection of Canada themed city travel posters … Read More...
Creating Your Own Elecampane Root Tincture
There’s something very old-fashioned and comforting about a herbal tincture project like this one. This elecampane root tincture tutorial has that homemade apothecary feel to it, like the sort of recipe you’d tuck away in a notebook and come back … Read More...
Amazon Haul Yarn Sale: Soft Plush Crochet Yarn For Baby Gifts, Amigurumi And Cozy Makes
I have a dangerous weakness for soft yarn.
Not sensible yarn. Not “I definitely have a project planned” yarn. I mean the fluffy, squishy, velvety yarn that somehow jumps into your cart because it looks like it would make … Read More...
One Bowl Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (Soft, Chewy, and Easy to Make)
There is something deeply satisfying about a recipe that gives you homemade cookies and barely any washing up.
Because let’s be honest, fresh cookies are wonderful. Scrubbing a pile of mixing bowls afterward is far less magical.
These one bowl … Read More...
Book Review: Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk – A Sweet Gift From Grandma Who Knits
There are some children’s books that feel like they were made to be tucked inside a gift bag with a handmade scarf, a little ball of yarn, and a note from Grandma.
Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk is … Read More...
6 FREE Printable Father’s Day Sentiments
While you’re creating your cards for Father’s Day you’ll want to stop and download these cool printable sentiments. There’s six different designs in this collection with a variety of “Happy Father’s Day” and “Best Dad” phrases and best of all … Read More...
A Sweet Story to Read for Father’s Day
Always Carry Me with You isn’t necessarily a Father’s Day book, and it’s not even necessarily about just fathers and kids (though the illustrations look like a man). It’s about how a parent’s love covers their children and how they … Read More...
The Perfect Socks to Knit for the Movie Lover in Your Life
Watching movies is a classic activity to do while you are knitting, and so much the better if you can knit something that shows off your love of film at the same time you are watching a movie.
That’s just … Read More...
How to Make Money Selling Your Crafts (Even If You Can Only Sew a Straight Line)
Let’s clear something up straight away: if you can sew a straight line, you are already skilled enough to make money from your crafts.
You don’t need to draft patterns, insert invisible zippers, or understand tailoring terminology. You don’t need … Read More...
Get $15 Off At PandaHall: A Handy Little Deal For Bead, Charm And Jewelry Supply Lovers
If you’re the sort of crafter who has ever said, “I only need one packet of jump rings,” and then somehow found yourself browsing charms, beads, clasps, chains, cabochons, earring hooks, spacer beads, and enough tiny storage containers to … Read More...
Needle Felted Unicorn – Free Tutorial
There’s something undeniably magical about a felted unicorn. Maybe it’s the soft rainbow mane, the glimmer of the golden horn, or the simple joy of creating something so whimsical with your own hands. Whatever it is, this Needle Felted Unicorn … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Moms
Ali’s lovely layout has a background of pattern paper hexagons with stitching around each edge for a quilted design. Over top she’s added the photo with clusters of florals and a sentiment strip and some tiny gold gems too. Take … Read More...
Crochet Finds On Amazon Haul: Cute Kits, Hooks And Bargain Tools For Your Stash
I’ll be honest, I went into Amazon Haul “just having a little look” and we all know how that ends. One minute you are browsing, the next you have a cart full of crochet hooks, beginner kits, blocking tools and … Read More...
Pressure Canning and Water Bath Canning for the Modern Homesteader Review: A Beginner-Friendly Food Preservation Book
If you’ve been dipping a toe into homesteading and finding yourself suddenly fascinated by pantry shelves full of jams, pickles, sauces, and garden produce tucked into neat glass jars, this book is an easy one to notice. Pressure Canning & … Read More...
Free Printable Get Well Digital Stamps for Card Making and Paper Crafts
There’s something about a handmade Get Well card that just feels different. It says, “I slowed down long enough to make this for you.” And when someone is in hospital or recovering at home, that kind of thoughtfulness really does … Read More...
DIY Makeup Remover Recipes For Every Skin Type
Make your own gentle DIY makeup remover with simple natural ingredients like witch hazel, aloe vera, grapeseed oil, rose water, castor oil, and reusable cotton rounds. These homemade makeup remover recipes include options for oily skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, … Read More...
10 Scrap-Friendly Flower Quilt Blocks to Bust Your Fabric Stash
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you’ve got scraps. Not the neat, coordinated kind you see in perfectly styled sewing rooms online. I mean the real scraps — the leftover binding strips, the almost-too-small fat quarter pieces, … Read More...
Spring Cross Stitch Patterns – Free Charts
There’s something about spring cross stitch that always feels a little lighter on the hoop. Maybe it’s the bunnies, maybe it’s the flowers, maybe it’s just the excuse to pull out the pretty pastel threads again. Either way, if you’re … Read More...
21 Fiction Books About Sewing, Dressmaking And Quilting You’ll Want On Your Reading List
There are days when I want to sew, and there are days when I want to think about sewing while sitting comfortably with a cup of tea, a good book, and absolutely no bobbin drama. That is where sewing-themed fiction … Read More...
Sandcastle Cross Stitch Patterns
It might be a little early as I write this to be thinking about summer vacation, but let’s take a look at some sandcastle cross stitch patterns while we’re dreaming of the beach.
I love this little sandcastle in a … Read More...