This Charming Tea Towel Clutch Purse is such a clever upcycling project, and I love that it turns something as simple as a tea towel into a pretty handmade accessory. It is one of those sewing ideas that feels practical, … Read More...
Mini Mending Mondays: Fix a Towel Edge with Simple Hand Stitching
Every home seems to have that one towel that is slightly past its prime but still somehow everyone reaches for it. Maybe it is your favorite tea towel, maybe it is the kitchen hand towel, maybe it is the one … Read More...
Hats to Knit for Kids
I don’t share a lot of kids knitting patterns, and that’s a shame because there is a lot of cute stuff out there to knit for kids. If you’re worried about spending tons of time on a knitting project for … Read More...
Why You Should Let Your Child Stick Things Together and Paint Random Things
As parents, we often want to guide our children’s activities, making sure they stay productive, focused, and “on-task.” But when it comes to creativity, sometimes the most valuable lessons are the ones that happen when we let go and allow … Read More...
How to Make a Home Décor Vision Board Before You Start Decorating
If you’ve ever bought a cushion because it was gorgeous, brought it home, put it on the sofa and immediately realised it belongs in an entirely different house, you already understand why a home décor vision board can be useful.… Read More...
Make To Donate: 10 Crochet Blanket And Lapghan Patterns To Give To Charity
These crochet blanket and lapghan patterns are perfect for charity donations, shelters, aged care homes, hospital comfort programs, pet rescues, wheelchair users, and community giving projects. From quick afghans to lap blankets and small comfort throws, these Make To Donate… Read More...
Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review
This one has a lovely calm, thoughtful feel to it and is a nice change from the usual florals and cute animals. The Printable Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern from EmbroideryAndMind is a digital download for … Read More...
Washed Linen Is 2026’s Hottest Fabric – What To Sew With It This Fall
I have always had a soft spot for linen, but washed linen is having a serious moment in 2026 — and this is one fabric trend that actually makes sense for those of us who sew.
Etsy named Washed Linen … Read More...
How to Make an Accordion Purse Mini Scrapbook Album
How fabulous is this purse shaped mini scrapbook album from Sabaa!? This stunning design is a purse shape with a magnetic flap and even a handle to hold it by decorated with mixed media 3D elements. It has accordion sides … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Bookworm Tablet Sleeve Sewing Pattern
Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I take a closer look at Etsy sewing patterns that feel genuinely useful, well designed, and satisfying to make. Each review is written from a practical sewist’s point of view, focusing on how the pattern … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Mango Charm Studio
Mango Charm Studio doesn’t have a huge collection of cross stitch patterns in their Etsy shop, but at the risk of repeating their own descriptor, the designs they do have are charming, pretty and cute.
This shop has cross stitch … Read More...
3 FREE Tablescape Coloring Pages
Creating beautiful tablescapes in real life has been trendy for awhile, if you’re hosting a big event, special occasion or a party you might have worked hard to design an amazing table yourself. This trend has now made its way … Read More...
DIY Rose Water and Glycerin Facial Mist for Dry Skin Relief
A Hydrating Floral Spray to Calm, Soothe & Rejuvenate Aging Skin
If your face feels like it’s in a constant tug-of-war between dry patches and hot flashes, this one’s for you. My homemade rose water and glycerin facial mist is … Read More...
A Single Skein Shawl to Knit for Summer
Even more than normal this year I’ve been trying to use yarn that I already have. I’m doing lots of odd ball projects, scrappy things and small projects, but it’s also nice sometimes to be able to use a whole … Read More...
Book Review: Dear Math, We’re Not Friends
My daughter has always liked math, which is a relief to me as someone who never really got math when I was growing up. (As a knitter I use math a lot now and have managed to learn what I … Read More...
7 Easy Ways to Upgrade Plain Tomato Sauce From a Squeezy Bottle
That ordinary bottle of tomato sauce in the fridge can do a lot more than sit beside a sausage. With a few simple additions, you can turn basic squeezy-bottle tomato sauce into smoky BBQ-style sauce, spicy dipping sauce, garlic tomato … Read More...
The Hattitude Beanie free crochet pattern
Beanies are one of those crochet projects I never seem to get tired of — quick to make, endlessly giftable, and perfect for using up those “too good to throw out” yarn leftovers. The Hattitude Beanie free crochet pattern from … Read More...
FREE Palm Leaf Font for Summer
I think the Palm Leaf Font might just be the perfect font for Summer scrapbook layouts! Each thick bold letter has silhouettes of palm frond leaves, ideal to use to create custom titles on Summertime, beachy, by the pool or … Read More...
10 Quilted Bag Ideas to Make with Scrap Fabrics
If your scrap bin is overflowing with leftover quilt blocks, odd strips, favorite florals, and those “too pretty to toss” bits of fabric, quilted bags are such a satisfying way to use them up. They’re practical, giftable, and a lovely … Read More...
Stitch a Silly Goose Wizard
I have never been one who can predict trends, and even when I hear about trends for crafting I don’t always believe them. When I heard ducks and geese were going to be big this year I didn’t totally believe … Read More...