Do you have a Yoga loving friend who would love this bag for Christmas. It’s a great project that will truly be utilized and appreciated. This crochet bag pattern can be found here. Crochet Yoga Mat Bag.
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Gingerbread Decorating Party
Let’s face it, if you are going to make mess for one child you might as well do it for a whole bunch of them right? I actually hate doing gingerbread houses, getting candy to stay on the house is … Read More...
Easy Knit Gift: Snowy Earflap Hat
I saw the Snowy Earflap Hat from Red Heart Yarns on Twitter the other day, and it’s just so cute I had to share it. (I originally typed “I hat to share it” because my mind is ridiculous.)
Designed by … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy wrapper gift card wallet
Oh, the Christmas candy! It’s already on the shelves and tempting me. Here’s an excuse to buy the candy and eat it all – because you need that empty candy bag to make a gift for someone on your list! … Read More...
Snickerdoodle Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
A few last minutes shopping and I’ll be ready for the big day! Hope your preparation is going well. One thing I tend to forget to do is eat breakfast. The overnight oatmeals work well, when you are busy working … Read More...
Words matter for quilters
Fabric collections. We quilters all have them and most of us refer to them as our stash. Maddie of BadAss Quilters Society urges us to think about why we call it our “stash”. There are two dynamics going on, the … Read More...
Project: Vintage Tea Cup Card
Warm someone’s heart this cold winter with a lovely vintage tea cup card. Debby Huges will show you how to heat emboss, water color and then die cut the stamped images for this pretty card. Visit her blog for all … Read More...
Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags
Free printable Christmas gift tags. An easy DIY to customize any gift, just print them on your home printer, cut them out and add some string or ribbon.
The color scheme is minimalist with light mauve, grey and black, and … Read More...
DIY Accordion Photo Album for the Holidays
Get the free printable pattern to make this accordion Christmas album, plus step by step instructions. This make a great gift, and can also be a neat way to document the Holidays this year.
To make the album you’ll need:… Read More...
Free Printable 2017 Mandala Coloring Calendar
Add your own personality to your schedule & stretch your creativity in the new year with this free printable 2017 Mandala Adult Coloring Page Calendar.
Depending on what you plan to use for coloring, you can print it on thick … Read More...
Thanksgiving Pumpkins from Clay
If you’re looking for a little last minute claying before Thanksgiving these pumpkins would make cute table decorations. Add a little slit into them or tuck a paper clip into them before baking and they become great place card holders. … Read More...
Freebie: Christmas Tree Coloring Page
As the weather gets colder stay inside and keep warm and relax with a lovely Christmas tree coloring page. This one is free to download from Dover Publication. Click here to get it.
-Heather
Coloring in sheets are a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew simple reversible placemats
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make these simple reversible placemats. Making them reversible gives you two looks from one set of placemats, but it also has the added bonus of making it easy to construct. Stitching … Read More...
Interweave Unveils New Website, Merger with Patternworks
Interweave, the multi-craft publishing company that’s been a part of F+W since 2012, announced an “updated and reinvigorated” Interweave with the launch of a redesigned website.
At the same time, the company announced a merger with Patternworks, an online fiber … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls faux shearling vest
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a girls faux shearling vest. It has an angled front and a wide collar just like the trendy ones you see in the stores. It’s a … Read More...
Lolly Trees from our Sister Site (And a Little Plum Pudding)
A roundup of yummy Christmas goodies from our sister site, CraftBits. Click the links for the instructions to make all these candy-filled lolly trees.
1. Find the Cadbury … Read More...
Free pattern: Ladybug tote bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for the cutest ladybug tote bag! It has a rounded body and two “wings” layered on the front. And just because it’s a ladybug doesn’t mean you HAVE to make it … Read More...
Learn about the Senses with a Fun Christmas Book
This is such a great idea! There are a lot of sensory experiences surrounding the holiday season, so why not make a little five senses book to celebrate them?
The DIY from Life Over Cs includes printables you can use, … Read More...
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
If you are making potatoes, you may want to buy some extra and make these smashed potatoes as appetizers or maybe they can be the actual side dish. You could always save this for a weeknight dinner or for Christmas. … Read More...
Butternut Squash Turkey Chili
Here is another way to use up the extra turkey and butternut squash. A comforting way to enjoy your leftovers, especially if you have cold weather where you are. Greg and Melissa at My Wife Can Cook shares how to … Read More...