Mittens are a utilitarian item if ever there was one. They just need to keep our hands warm reliably. They don’t have to be cute.
But since we’re knitters and we’re going to knit our own mittens anyway, they might … Read More...
Don’t put those Christmas lights away yet- make Valentine Art
Have you started to decorate for Valentine’s Day yet? Or thought about fun little gifts you can make for those you love? This fun way to make light up art could be just the project for both. Pop on over … Read More...
Funny Valentine’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns
If your love isn’t super romantic and cheesy, maybe you’d rather stitch up a little something to make you both laugh for Valentine’s Day. These funny designs are still sweet but with a punny or funny twist.
If you met … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Religious Cross
If you’ve ever worked with plastic canvas, you’ll know it’s an extremely adaptable medium. Plastic canvas may be used to produce a variety of items, including baskets, blankets, storage boxes, wall hangings, and even coasters! These religious cross bookmarks … Read More...
13 Valentine Mug Rugs to Sew For Gifts
Sew a sweet little Valentine for a friend with these Valentine’s Day mug rug sewing tutorials. What’s a mug rug, you ask? It’s like a fabric coaster, but larger – big enough for a mug AND a little snag. Mug … Read More...
8 FREE Valentine’s Day Baking Themed Downloads
If you’re starting on your projects for Valentine’s Day be sure to grab this FREE collection of 8 different baking themed SVG cut files. These can be added on to your scrapbook layouts, planner pages, greeting cards or even fabric … Read More...
All About Antarctica for Kids
Antarctica is technically a continent, not a country, but I couldn’t resist throwing it in here (especially since it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere). On average it’s the coldest, driest and windiest continent, and of course the least inhabited, with … Read More...
Henley Sweater Knitting Patterns
The type of sweater I’ve knit most often is a standard raglan, but my favorite kind of sweater to wear is a henley. (I went on and on about how much I love henleys, and the Achoo sweater in particular, … Read More...
Tissue Box Sweater Covers
Are Tissue Box Covers Outdated? Not When They’re This Charming!
Tissue Box Sweater Covers by Annie’s Signature Designs bring a touch of warmth and personality to your home decor in the most delightful way. But you might wonder, are … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Hedgehog Card with Quilling
This adorable Valentine’s Day card from Catherine is the ultimate in cute and puny! Using a hedgehog stamp along with the “Quill You Be Mine” sentiment and creating swirly 3D hearts with a paper quilling technique is just too clever!! … Read More...
Crafting with Gold Leaf: Worth it?
Ok, this guy makes it look easy, but I. am. exhausted watching it!
@bland_design… Read More...I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted ? Thank you everyone, as always, for your support ? #2023recap #blanddesign #danielbland #gilding #goldleaf #muralartist #wallmural #goldceiling
Use Your Stash to Make Loop Scarves
I’ve recently been playing more with my Sentro knitting machine, and my favorite thing to make right now is loop scarves. Because the easiest thing to make on one of these machines is a tube, you can just crank … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Stitch and Poke Company
Get your salty cross stitch patterns right here, from Stitch and Poke Company on Etsy.
There’s literally one about staying salty, which is about 8 inches on 18 count fabric, and looks great on dark colored fabric.
I first … Read More...
10 Outdoor Winter Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Torn papers give the feeling of snowy hills and 3D sentiments add a dimensional element to this fun Winter Activities layout from Wendy. Learn more at the Bramble Fox blog.
It is cold and snowy where you live? We’ve had … Read More...
Peach Fuzz: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024 – Because Life’s Too Short for Serious Hues
In a world that’s constantly changing its mind about what’s hot and what’s not, Pantone has once again taken the reins to declare the color that will dominate our lives in 2024. Brace yourself for the revelation of the shade … Read More...
Kids Craft – How To Grow Crystals At Home
Growing crystals is a wonderful way to get kids to love science. The article provides step-by-step instructions for kids to grow stunning crystal clusters from fertilizer, which is non-toxic. It can also be the subject of a school science project, … Read More...
Activities for The Snowy Day
There are a lot of great winter-themed books that lend themselves to activities in the classroom or at home, and it’s great to read and explore winter books after the holiday break because it makes getting back to school a … Read More...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Yarn Odd Balls
If you’ve been around here for much time at all, you probably know that I’m all about stash busting and projects that allow you to use little bits of yarn left over from other projects (or that random skein you … Read More...
Soldering Tips For Jewelry Making
In the dimly lit corner of my small jewelry studio, the silver soldering torch hisses to life. The familiar scent of metal and flux fills the air. As a jewelry maker, I’ve always found a certain magic in the process … Read More...
Diamond Pouch – Free Crochet Pattern
Are you in search of an easy yet stylish crochet project that not only adds a touch of elegance to your accessories but also serves as a practical addition to your collection? Look no further! The Diamond Pouch crochet pattern… Read More...