Lunar New Year for 2025 marks the beginning of the year of the snake. Snakes are intelligent and strong-willed, and they can be sneaky and jealous. Let’s celebrate the year of the snake with some fun cross stitch patterns!
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Sew a Triangle Scarf for Winter
With cold weather here, it’s scarf season. I used to never wear scarves but this last year or so I’ve come to love them. I wear a scarf or cowl nearly every day. The extra layers of fabric around my … Read More...
My Experience Making the Free Granny Squares Sweater: A Cozy Retro Favorite
After finishing the Granny Squares Sweater, I can say it’s quickly become a go-to piece in my closet! This pattern combines vintage charm with a fun, modern twist. The colorful granny squares are not only nostalgic but bring a … Read More...
12 Handmade Valentine’s Day Card Ideas
With the Winter Holidays over it’s now time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day projects. If you’re creating cards for your one true love, a batch for co-workers, helping your child make cards for class mates or for … Read More...
Book Review: Brioche Knitting Workshop
Brioche knitting is a fun technique that’s relatively easy once you know how it works. It’s been popular for a few years now as a way to make a super squishy, warm knit fabric that looks dramatic even in it’s … Read More...
Book Review: Why We Eat Fried Peanuts
Why We Eat Fried Peanuts by Zed Zha, illustrated by Sian James, tells a sweet story of a woman’s kindness and the family that remembers her.
A child asks her father why they eat fried peanuts for Lunar New Year, … Read More...
Unleash Your Child’s Inner Builder with this Adorable Crochet Tool Belt and Hard Hat Pattern
Discover the perfect crochet pattern to create an adorable and interactive playtime experience for your little one with the Construction Set Tool Belt and Hard Hat pattern by SweetPotato3Patterns! This delightful pattern allows you to crochet a charming tool belt … Read More...
Art Journal Page Ideas for Each Month
With the New Year here it’s a fun time to think about monthly projects like calendars, planners, traveler’s notebooks, journals and scrapbooks. If you’re wanting to capture the feel of each month try using images and colors that evoke the … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Granny Square Cross Body Bag
If you’re looking for a fun, practical crochet project, the Red Heart Crochet Granny Cross-Body Bag is a perfect choice. I’ve actually made two of these as gifts, and they turned out wonderfully! The design combines the classic granny square … Read More...
Panda Pull Tab Birthday Card Tutorial
The latest release from Lawn Fawn features lots of adorable Pandas. Samantha used several Pandas hanging out in a Bamboo grove celebrating a belated birthday for a fun interactive card.
When the tab at the top is pulled a Panda … Read More...
FREE “Home is Where the Heart Is” Scrapbook Die Cut
This lovely “Home is Where the Heart Is” die cut is perfect for so many different styles of layout. You can make it large to fill almost the entire page, like Nathalie did here, or make it smaller for a … Read More...
Little Things to Knit to Make Winter Better
I know it hasn’t been actual winter in the Northern Hemisphere for that long, but as soon as we get past the holidays the weight of how much winter we have left to deal with starts to get to me. … Read More...
How to make a “sweet and spicy” recycled locket
It so fun when you can find a new use for something that is totally unexpected. That is just the case with this adorable little locket project. I did give you a clue in the title. Pop on over to … Read More...
All About Cross Stitch Hoops
One of the tools that I consider essential for most cross stitchers is an embroidery hoop, but I know it’s not really essential.
A lot of the stitching I have been doing lately has been on really small projects … Read More...
Unofficial Harry Styles Crochet: 20+ Projects Inspired by the Music and Style Icon
As a fan of Harry Styles and crochet, I knew this book would be a fun way to combine two of my favorite hobbies. The Unofficial Harry Styles Crochet by Lee Sartori certainly does not disappoint. This book is a … Read More...
5 FREE Dolly Parton Coloring Pages to Download
Ok, who doesn’t just totally love Dolly Parton? Even if country music has never once made it onto your playlist, it’s almost impossible not to adore her. Dolly is one of those rare people who transcends genre, age, and … Read More...
Super unexpected recycled material used to make faux rock jewelry hearts
Happy New Year! Now, time to start making Valentine goodies that you will love to give to everyone that rock! I have so many new things to try but this one is moving up the list as it is easy … Read More...
Year of the Snake Crafts for Kids
This year’s Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year of the snake. Most people see snake as a negative because they are thought to be secretive, devious and jealous, but they can also be intuitive, diligent and persuasive. … Read More...
Valentine Mug Rug – Free Quilting Pattern
The Sulky blog post offers a comprehensive tutorial on crafting a Valentine Mug Rug through machine embroidery. It advises incorporating various embellishments such as machine embroidery, quilting, and ribbon to infuse charm and tailor the rug for occasions like “gal-entine’s” … Read More...
12 Outdoor Winter Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Outdoor winter memories have a very different feel to cosy indoor moments — fresh air, layered clothing, movement, and that unmistakable sense of adventure that comes with colder weather. From snowy walks and winter sports to bundled-up family outings and … Read More...