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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Next up on our tour of the nations of the world is Anguilla, a British territory in the Caribbean Sea.
Anguilla is mostly made up of one island that is about 16 miles long by 3 miles wide … Read More...
I recently was part of a group zine making event and boy was it different and fun. I highly recommend it. This house shaped one looks like a fun project to try when I need a break from a big … Read More...
Now that it’s officially winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it seems like the perfect time to start knitting a blanket. I have a couple of different blanket projects (one knit and one crochet) that come out of hibernation for the … Read More...
Calling all fashion-forward crochet enthusiasts! Get ready to crochet your way to a statement piece with the Gridlock Crochet Vest, a dazzling design from our Graffiti collection. This checkerboard-inspired pattern takes your crochet skills to the next level by incorporating … Read More...
