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Quick weeknight crochet projects are my favorite kind of crochet, because sometimes you want the satisfaction of finishing something before bedtime instead of staring down a blanket that will still be there next month. The best ones are small, useful, … Read More...
If you have ever wanted to know how to make marinara sauce from scratch, this is one of those kitchen basics that is absolutely worth learning. A good homemade marinara sauce is rich, simple, and full of real tomato flavor … Read More...
Shower curtains are one of those things we all pretend not to notice until one day we really, really notice them. The bottom edge starts looking a little grey, the plastic liner has that suspicious pink-orange tinge, and suddenly the … Read More...
Sometimes a craft project shows up that is polished, practical, and beautifully styled. And then sometimes a project shows up that is completely ridiculous, a little bit nostalgic, and guaranteed to make people laugh. That is exactly where Pickled Bums… Read More...
Jewelry making is one of those crafts that looks tiny and tidy from the outside… until you suddenly own 47 packets of jump rings, three kinds of pliers, beads in every possible shade of blue, and absolutely no idea … Read More...
There’s nothing more satisfying than taking raw fleece straight from the sheep and turning it into something beautiful — whether that’s a soft felted scarf, a warm pair of slippers, or a skein of handspun yarn.
Working with raw … Read More...
Christina’s graduation card uses a cool layering cap stencil for the background. There’s a heat embossed sentiment and the rest of the images: frame, diploma, date, star and large cap are all die cut and it’s the perfect way to … Read More...
The United States has a pretty big birthday coming up, and lots of cross stitchers seem to be celebrating with commemorative patriotic cross stitch designs. If you want to stitch up something special for America 250, check out these patriotic … Read More...
This time of year I annually try to convince everyone that you can still knit and wear knit garments in the summer. One way to do that is knitting short sleeved or sleeveless shirts. But you can make it even … Read More...
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you probably have that container. You know the one. The little basket, drawer, zip bag, or biscuit tin filled with fabric pieces that feel too pretty to throw away but too … Read More...
If you love easy granny square crochet projects, this colourful granny crochet bag from CraftBits is a fun one to add to your list. It combines classic granny squares with a simple bag base, giving you a project that feels … Read More...
For anyone who loves combining pottery with a touch of nature, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a perfect project. In this video, she shows how to create a ceramic bird feeder using nothing more than the pinching technique … Read More...
This one is ridiculously cute, and as a dachshund fan, I can absolutely see the appeal. The Stick and Stitch Wiener Dogs pattern from HoopArtStitch is a hand embroidery product made from water-soluble stick-and-stitch stabilizer, not a machine embroidery … Read More...
This pretty digital scrapbook template is FREE to download. With fun and funky diamond frames around the photos, pretty flowers and a scalloped border above the title this design is perfect for Springtime photos and occasions. There’s room to include … Read More...
Scrap quilting has a funny way of making us feel both wildly inspired and slightly nervous at the same time. On one hand, there is the joy of using what you already have, pulling from favourite prints, leftover strips, old … Read More...
You know how some quilting tools look adorable, but then end up shoved in a drawer because they are more “pretty sewing room décor” than actually useful? Thankfully, these QuiltyClippies Fabric Clips by It’s Sew Emma fall into the useful-and-cute … Read More...
This little crochet gift box may be listed as a holiday pattern, but honestly, I think it works beautifully as a handmade gift card holder any time of year. Mary Maxim’s Free Chrissy the Holiday Gift Pattern is designed … Read More...
If you’ve been paying even a little attention to fashion lately, you’ll have noticed it too — shirred tops are everywhere right now. From high-end labels to beachy summer brands, that softly gathered, stretchy bodice is having a real … Read More...
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We are living in the most photographed era in history. Our smartphones document everything — birthdays, coffee dates, school pickups, holidays, sunsets, even what we had for lunch. We carry professional-level cameras in our pockets… … Read More...
How amazing is this interactive rainbow card!? Lawn Fawn’s new Over the Rainbow set of dies creates strips of paper that bow out to create a dimensional design when the tab is pulled, that tab also reveals two places for … Read More...
