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...
How to make a house shaped zine
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...
Easy Blanket Knitting Patterns
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...
Gridlock Crochet Vest
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...
2024 New Years Card with Foiled Vellum
This 2024 Happy New Year card from Michelle is stunning! For the background she used gold foiling on vellum for a shiny, semi transparent layer behind the large numbers. I love how versatile foiling is, you can add it to … Read More...
Finding Time to Knit or Crochet
One common goal that a lot of knitters and crafters of all sorts have for each new year is finding more time to knit or do their craft, whatever it is.
I like to think that we make time rather … Read More...
Watch This Sweet Short Film on the Value of Knitting
When animator Samantha Moore’s mother lost the ability to follow knitting patterns because of dementia, Moore taught herself to knit through YouTube tutorials and was able to find comfort in knitting as her mother’s health declined.
She began to interview … Read More...
How to Use Sticky Board to Mount Cross Stitch Projects
There are lots of different ways that you can prepare your finished cross stitch for display. You can leave it in the hoop you stitched it in, maybe sewing the edges of the fabric to each other or otherwise securing … Read More...
10 Handmade Winter Cards with Stamps and Dies
Embrace the enchanting season with our collection of 10 handmade winter cards, where creativity meets the beauty of winter landscapes. Discover the artistry of stamping and die-cutting techniques that bring these cards to life, offering a blend of warmth and … Read More...