If using some of your odd balls is on your list of resolutions for the new year (or whenever you’re reading this!) I’ve got a bunch of great patterns for you! Fingerless gloves are super handy (ha!) to have both … Read More...
12 Valentine’s Day Card Ideas
Are you ready to express your affection with a personal touch? Dive into the world of handmade Valentine’s Day cards, where creativity meets heartfelt sentiments. In this collection, we bring you 12 delightful ideas that blend the charm of handmade … Read More...
Start A Quilt Along For 2024 With Jelly Roll Club
Welcome to the MYSTERY STARS Sew-Along on Youtube
Dive into the captivating world of quilting with the “Mystery Stars” sew-along, where creativity meets intrigue. With a live stream that has already garnered 3,900 views in just 7 hours, this is … Read More...
15 DIY Standing Desks For Your Home Office
With more and more people working from home, the need for a comfortable and ergonomic workspace has become increasingly important. Standing desks have become a popular option for those seeking a healthier alternative to sitting all day, and luckily, you … Read More...
Knit a Boxy Brioche Sweater
Brioche knitting has been super popular for a few years now and it doesn’t feel like it’s going away. I haven’t done a lot of brioche knitting (if you haven’t either, I have a super simple brioche knit headband at … Read More...
Snowflake Themed Math Activities
Even if you don’t live somewhere that gets a lot of snow, adding snowflakes to your classroom themes can be a lot of fun. They’re a great way to learn about symmetry, patterns and just to use in math learning. … Read More...
How To Declutter Your Quilting Stash For The New Year
Decluttering your fabric stash is a crucial step in maintaining a productive and organized quilting space. The following guide, adapted from principles inspired by the KonMari method, provides a step-by-step approach to help you efficiently declutter and organize your fabric … Read More...
15 Fair Isle Cowls To Crochet
As someone who loves crocheting and giving handmade gifts, I was thrilled to discover these 15 Fair Isle cowls that you can crochet and gift with these free and paid crochet patterns! Fair Isle crochet, also known as stranded crochet, … Read More...
Embrace the Rejuvenating Bliss of Lavender and Unleash the Power of Exfoliation
As the calendar turned to December my birthday month, I was gifted the Meuse Exfoliating Body Scrubber, and little did I know it would become the star of my daily skincare routine or the highlight of my “Everything Shower”.
If … Read More...
Book Review – Hooked on Shakespeare: Crochet Projects Inspired by The Bard
As a lover of both literature and crafting, stumbling upon “Shakespearean Crochet” was a delightful surprise. This unique book offers a creative twist on the timeless works of William Shakespeare, bringing his iconic characters to life through the art … Read More...
Vintage Style Winter Mini Scrapbook Album
This amazing mini album from Kathy uses a kit from Simple Stories create for the Button Farm. It’s got beautiful vintage inspired design with trendy colors combos of teal, pink and tan. The binder style album cover is decorated with … Read More...
Fun Winter Sensory Activities for Kids
Where I live it’s a rare thing to see snow in December (though a recent Facebook memory reminded me it snowed in mid-December once, 10 years ago!) but this time of year, whether there’s real snow on the ground or … Read More...
Doll’s House Quiet Book Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
I absolutely love the Doll’s House Quiet Book Pattern and Tutorial! This sewing pattern is a fantastic idea for those who want to create something fun and educational for kids. The fold-out design of the book is not only … Read More...
25 FREE Snowflake Digital Stamps
Winter is here! That means creating cards, scrapbook layouts and planner pages with lots of snowy, wintery designs. Digital stamps are a quick and easy way to add images to your projects, simply print them out, you can change the … Read More...
Waffa Birds from Living Felt! A Colourful and Free Tutorial!
Got some free time over the holidays? I think you might just love these colourful birds that you can create, give, share and learn excellent techniques from! Named Waffa Birds or (Wild and Free Fiber Art) Birds these little … Read More...
Another Great Simple Shawl to Stitch
The other day I shared the Oscillate Shawl, which I said was the perfect kind of knitting for this time of year. It’s relatively easy and also really pretty, and will be a comfort to knit and to wrap … Read More...
Printables to Get Your Cross Stitch Life Organized
I think a lot of crafters this time of year are thinking about ways to get more organized, whether it’s decluttering craft supplies, organizing materials or doing a better job of keeping track of and/or finishing projects.
If you’re … Read More...
Video Tutorial – How to Thread your needle Easily
The best ways to thread different types of embroidery and sewing needles with different threads – COTTON, WOOL, & SILK. The proper way to thread a needle.
Sarah Homfray, a graduate of The Royal School of Needlework’s three-year apprenticeship, provides … Read More...
10 Winter Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This beautiful blue layout from Valentina uses a digital die cut of a winter village cut from white cardstock and backed with knitted pattern paper designs. Take a closer look on the Paige Taylor Evans blog.
The Holidays are winding … Read More...
Learn about Anguilla for Kids
Next up on our tour of the nations of the world is Anguilla, a British territory in the Caribbean Sea.
Anguilla Basics
Anguilla is mostly made up of one island that is about 16 miles long by 3 miles wide … Read More...