I love the look of the Asherton Reversible Scarf from Smariek Knits. To me the textured pattern looks like the tumbling blocks quilt pattern.
It’s a pretty easy pattern and the true beauty of it is that it’s the same … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I love the look of the Asherton Reversible Scarf from Smariek Knits. To me the textured pattern looks like the tumbling blocks quilt pattern.
It’s a pretty easy pattern and the true beauty of it is that it’s the same … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Call me old fashioned, but I really don’t like to have to worry about whether the outline of my underwear can be seen through the thin fabric of a skirt or dress. A half slip is an easy fix for … Read More...
This Jewellery making tutorial is for making sprinkles rings, necklaces, and bracelets using real sprinkles and epoxy resin
. The tutorial will guide you through the techniques of using these two mediums. Sprinkle Rings.
For complete instructions on casting with … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Amy from Diary of a Quilter shows a quick method for sewing up a a lot of these half square triangles at one time. It’s a video tutorial showing how you can make 16 half square triangles in one batch, … Read More...
Glass etching is a fun and easy way to transform something ordinary in to something special! This DIY project (with step by step instructions and a video tutorial) shows how you can take a plain pint glass and create the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Embroidery is a great craft to introduce to little kids because with a little instruction they can successfully make projects, even if they don’t turn out exactly the way you might expect.
Little Worlds has collected a nice bunch of … Read More...
Gina K is getting ready to release two cool new templates with coordinating stamps to be used with a stamp positioner to help you stamp out amazing wreath shapes. Jennifer McGuire got to try them out and she’s made some … Read More...
Running out of space for your art, craft or office supplies? Quickly put together a duct tape organizer using just a handful of supplies you most likely have on hand! The base of the organizer uses a cereal box, and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
See how to sew a zip pouch to organize all your loyalty cards and gift cards! Staci from Crafty Stacii has a tutorial showing how to sew one. It’s sized just right to hold credit cards, gift cards, and … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
The French film festival for 2018 is upon us. Yeah! This year’s lineup features amazing cast, exceptional award winning movies and interviews and panel discussions with directors and cast.
We have a few 2 for 1 tickets for the festival … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can use your smallest scraps to make these adorable mini quilt magnets. You’ll need squares just 2 1/2″ big to make the itty patchwork pieces for the magnets. Make a set for … Read More...
Have you ever tried making your own custom stamps? With a few simple printmaking tools you can make something totally unique and add your own personal touch to cards, notebooks and even create your own gift wrap.
Emma over at … Read More...
by Sarah White
Following the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., the March for Our Lives is being planned for Washington, D.C., on March 24.
The Women’s March in early 2017 was characterized by pink knit and crocheted hats, and the brainchild of that … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Whether they get worn out or just outgrown, it seems all of us have at least one pair of old jeans hanging around the house. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use an old pair of jeans … Read More...
These orbs are so cool and I happen to have scored a bunch of ping pong balls at the dollar store just the other day.
If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project to add a touch of … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love STEM projects any time of year, but these St. Patrick’s Day themed STEM projects collected by Little Bins for Little Hands are all the more fun for the holiday theme.
A lot of these are interpretations of classics, … Read More...
Welcome to the Easter Beanie crochet pattern! This adorable beanie is the perfect accessory for the spring season, and it comes to you as a free crochet pattern. The long and floppy ears on this beanie make it stand out … Read More...

As the cold weather sets in and flu season arrives, it’s important to have some natural remedies at your disposal to alleviate the symptoms of a cold or flu. Essential oils have been used for centuries for their therapeutic properties, … Read More...

St. Patrick’s Day treats don’t need to be complicated to be cute, and these St. Patrick’s Day Oreo cookies are exactly the kind of easy party snack we love around here. A packet of Oreos, a little melted chocolate, and … Read More...
This work is copyright Sally Gulbrandsen.
This Wet felting tutorial shows you how to make a small round coin purse. You won’t believe how this little purse is made. First it is wrapped around a balloon and then placed in … Read More...