Fair Isle knitting is a traditional technique that originated in the Shetland Islands, located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is a method of knitting that uses multiple colors in a single row, creating intricate patterns and designs. The … Read More...
Flying Gosling Baby Quilt
Anna Maria Horner creates a new Flying Geese pattern using bright wool tassels to finish off this baby quilt. Anna Maria describes the no-waste method she uses to create Flying Gosling blocks, explaining how to select light and dark fabrics … Read More...
How To Do A Castor Oil Compress
Castor oil compresses have been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments. The best thing about them is that they are easy to make and use, and they can be an effective natural treatment for many health … Read More...
15+ Stamped Mermaid Card Ideas for Mer-May
Get ready to embark on a mesmerizing journey under the sea as we explore the enchanting world of Mer-May. So, what exactly is Mer-May? Mer-May is an artistic extravaganza that takes place throughout the month of May, inviting artists and … Read More...
14 Handy Travel Accessories You Can Sew
Whether you’re headed out on a long road trip or just hopping a plane for a quick weekend trip, having the right travel accessories can make your trip go much smoother. And I don’t know about you, but the stores … Read More...
Knit a Yoked Sweater with Tons of Texture
Most of the time when I see knitting patterns for circular yoke sweaters, they include a lot of colorwork on the yoke to draw attention to that part of the sweater. (I’ve even designed a colorful circular yoke sweater, which … Read More...
Ways to Count Down to the End of the School Year
It’s a little shocking to me how little time in school my daughter has left for this school year. It feels like seventh grade has flown by and we’ll be done and into summer in no time.
If you want … Read More...
16 Sunflower Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials
Silk ribbon embroidery is a truly unique and fascinating needlework technique that has a rich history dating back centuries. It’s amazing to think about how this art form has evolved and been passed down through generations, and how it continues … Read More...
Teacher Cross Stitch Patterns
With the end of the school year coming up soon, you might be thinking about a gift to make and give to the favorite teachers on your list. A little teacher cross stitch pattern is a great way to show … Read More...
Book Review – 60 Machine Quilting Patterns
The simplicity and convenience of machine quilting have made it increasingly popular with needleworkers in recent years. You may now select from a simple library of 60 patterns made exclusively for machine quilting. Traditional feather patterns, flowers, geometrics, corners and … Read More...
15 FREE Vintage Perfume Bottle Papers to Download
If you’re working on Mother’s Day projects like greeting cards, scrapbook layouts or paper crafting gifts then these wonderful papers might be for you. There are 15 different digital papers that feature vintage perfume bottles surrounded by beautiful flowers with … Read More...
Learning about the Seven Elements of Art
Did you know that what we think of as a good piece of art typically includes seven elements? Those elements are:
- line: the basic marks that form a drawing or painting
- shape: two-dimensional objects that can be formed from lines
Video Tutorial – Cherry Blossom Tree – Hand Embroidery
Lesson 05: Cherry Blossom Tree Embroidery – French Knot Flowers
A basic and easy approach for making a cherry blossom tree.
All six strands of cotton embroidery floss were utilized.
Cherry blossoms are associated with both birth and death, beauty … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Spotty Cardigan And Blanket For Baby
Hey there, fellow knitters! Are you looking for a fun and adorable project to work on for the little one in your life? Look no further because I have the perfect pattern for you! Introducing the Spotty Cardigan and Blanket… Read More...
Floral Abundnace Free Coloring Sheets
Connecting Threads has some fun and creative quilt-style coloring sheets for you to download and print.
I love coloring away my stress and find the layering of colors onto a design is a great substitute for actually quilting, which … Read More...
Stamped Dragonfly Card and Bookmark Set
If you’ve got a book lover friend that has a birthday or special occasion coming up then this project is for you. Jenny used products from Altenew to create this beautiful dragonfly greeting card and matching bookmark set. The background … Read More...
Needle Felting for Star Wars Month! Free Tutorial from Woolbuddy!
Who would have thought that you could learn how to make a fairly intricate felted item from a less than 10 minute video? Well Jackie Huang of Woolbuddy has been working with fibre for quite some time now … Read More...
Wait Out Summer with the Beach Scene Vest Knitting Pattern
It might not be beach weather just yet in most parts of the world, but you can warm up and dream of beach weather while you knit and wear the Beach Scene Vest from Lion Brand Yarn.
The pattern comes … Read More...
Tips for Stitching a Large Cross Stitch Project
I tend to stick to really small cross stitch projects that I can complete relatively quickly. There are a couple of bigger cross stitch projects on my list, I have the supplies for them, but I have never gotten very … Read More...
How to make an adorable recycled apple jar
I love working with recycled jars. Sometimes you don’t really even need to do anything to them as they are pretty on their own. The shape or the label is cool. In this case a bit of paint and … Read More...