This is an idea, not really a pattern, but it shouldn’t be too hard to find tiny cross-stitch patterns that would work for such a purpose.
A couple of years ago Laura at Habbledabble wrote about using stitchied gift tags… Read More...
Recycled Sweater Christmas Cushions
These Easy DIY Cushions have been made using Recycled Sweaters. You could use recycled blankets from the thift store too.
These Cushions are super cute and great for tweens and teens to make. This Christmas craft project uses a sewing … Read More...
Edible Christmas Gifts – Elf Cookies
Whip up a batch of these Elf cookies and you have yourself a very cute and festive Edible Christmas gift you can give to friends, co workers and loved ones. That is of course unless you eat them all yourself. … Read More...
Project: Snow Globe Shaker Card
Jennifer used new products from Newton’s Nook to make this adorable snow globe shaker card. I love the simple silver stamped design over the bold sky inside the globe! Visit her blog Stampin’ On the Fly for a video tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fleece lined Santa hat from quilting cotton
These Santa hats are adorable! And you can get a free sewing pattern and tutorial at the Cotton + Steel blog. The outside is made from a quilting cotton, so go a little crazy with color and print and pattern. … Read More...
3D Paper Christmas Tree | Christmas Crafts for Kids
A 3D paper Christmas tree that is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners. This tree is a great construction paper craft that you can create with kids. You’ll need plain or patterned papers, scissors, glue stick and small embellishments like sequins … Read More...
Tutorial: Car organizing caddy and waste bin
This car caddy will help keep your car organized and clutter free! There’s a waste bin in the center to keep the trash off the floor, and pockets around the side so there’s no hunting around for your phone or … Read More...
Nothing Ugly about this Christmas Sweater
Christmas sweaters or Christmas jumpers have a bad reputation for being hideous, garish and silly, but of course we knitters know there are holiday sweaters that are downright adorable and worth the time it takes to knit them.
For example: … Read More...
Handwriting Practice for Left-Handed Students
My daughter is left-handed, and she had a bit of trouble when she was learning to write, because sometimes her hand would cover up the model of what she was supposed to be writing so she couldn’t see what to … Read More...
A Great Sweater Pattern for Practicing Colorwork
I saw the Mystique Yoked Pullover by Susan Mills in the Classic Elite newsletter recently and I knew I wanted to share it.
It’s a pretty design, a classic round-yoke cardigan, which is worked in one piece from the bottom … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Snowflake, Because Winter is Coming
Country Living magazine always has the cutest little free cross-stitch charts (you can see the whole bunch of them here) but I haven’t shared them for a while so I wanted to check on the newer patterns and I … Read More...
Decorate books for the holidays with wrapping paper
I’m always on the lookout for fun and new ways to use books in my house to decorate and create art with so when I spotted this pile of books covered in plaid paper I wanted to share the idea. … Read More...
Tutorial: Distressed jean jacket hoodie refashion
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary refashioned a plain denim jacket into a distressed hoodie jacket. The jacket in its original form wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t great. Her quick refashion brings it on trend for this season’s look. She’s … Read More...
Recycled Kids Craft Christmas Color-in Baubles
These Christmas Baubles are so easy to make. They are the perfect kids craft project for classrooms and group activities. The key to making these is using a cardstock that is thin enough to cut out with Scissors. Use recycled … Read More...
Beads & Bubbly jewelry
Make your own jewelry for every outfit and occasion. Beads & Bubbly jewelry
making parties has started a new craze and women love it! Jewelry making does not have to be an individual craft or boring workshop. Beads & … Read More...
20 DIY Body Scrub Recipes To Pamper Yourself
The feeling of smooth and silky skin is something we all love, but it takes a little bit of effort to achieve it. Body scrubs are an easy and effective way to exfoliate and hydrate your skin. Not only do … Read More...
8 Easy No Fail DIY Bath Bombs You Can Make At Home
Bath bombs are one of those most luxurious additions to your bath. Bath bombs are easy to make and you can make them in huge batches. It’s like soap, it is something everyone will use, which makes them great for … Read More...
Tiniest Quilt Ever!
This may well be the smallest quilt ever made! It’s certainly the smallest I have ever seen. It’s adorable. I am sure barbie would love it! You can read more about it here. Tiny Quilt
Project: Let it Snow Card
By randomly stamping and heat embossing snowflakes all over pale blue card stock and cutting it and popping it up over a stamped sentiment designer Jamie made this easy but lovely snowy card. She’s got a video tutorial over on … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt star Christmas ornaments
These felt star ornaments would add a touch of fun – and color – to a Christmas tree! They’d also make cute tie-on embellishments for wrapped gifts. AppleGreen Cottage has a tutorial and free pattern for making them. Sew some … Read More...