Today I want to talk about one of my favorite stitches, the French knot. This stitch is a simple yet effective way to add a touch of personality to your needlework projects. Whether you’re making miniature flowers or filling in … Read More...
Book Review – For the Love of White: The White and Neutral Home
As someone who loves white and neutral tones in my home, I was thrilled to come across “For the Love of White: The White and Neutral Home”
by The White Company. As a parent and dog owner, I have … Read More...
Halloween Scrapbook Mini Album
Traci used products from Simple Stories to create this fun mini album project for Halloween. I love creating an album around a single event, occasion or holiday and using products from the same companies line helps keep your project cohesive … Read More...
How to Color Die Cuts for a Halloween Witch Card
There are a couple of different ways to add color to die cutting, one is simply to cut them out from colored cardstocks, the other is to add color yourself. You can use just about any medium you enjoy using … Read More...
How to make an adorable faux fur wiggle eye cuff perfect for Halloween
There is not one thing I bet that isn’t made just a bit cuter or sillier with a wiggle eye or two or even three on it. These cuffs are made with faux fur but I think I’m going to … Read More...
Easy Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
Pumpkins are such a fun and easy shape to use for all sorts of craft projects. Even little kids can make super cute crafts with pumpkins like these.
For the littlest kids, this mess-free pumpkin painting project from Teaching 2 … Read More...
Girl’s Strawberry Cardigan – Knitting Pattern
Design No 2570 is a popular pattern for a strawberry-themed sweater and cardigan for babies, using the Snuggly Replay yarn. The pattern features strawberry patch pockets and an all-over seed stitch that transforms a simple v-neck edge-to-edge or cute round … Read More...
4 FREE Autumn Journaling Pocket Cards
Autumn is here, the leaves are changing colors and will soon begin to fall so that means it’s time to begin working on projects for Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. These four beautiful journaling cards are full of colorful Fall leaves … Read More...
Pumpkin Cross Stitch Patterns
I feel the urge to rush fall along this year and kind of want to head right into spooky season (thus the posts about haunted houses and ghosts!) but I know we should also take a moment to give … Read More...
How to make your own washi tape
I have quite the collection of washi tape
and I love using it both as tape and as a collage element. I am always looking for new ways to take regular paper and then transform it and this is looks … Read More...
Knit Your First Shawl — It’s a Piece of Cake
There have been many great innovations in the knitting and fiber arts world in the more than 20 (!) years that I’ve been writing about these subjects online. Different fibers and materials and styles of knitting needles and new tools … Read More...
Long Cabled Vest – Free Knitting Pattern
The Long Cabled Vest knit pattern is a great way to create a stylish and cozy vest for women. The pattern uses Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn, a soft and durable yarn that comes in a variety of colors, … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Fruit Pies
The Fruit Pies crochet pattern is a fun and unique project that is perfect for anyone who loves to work with super bulky weight yarn. This pattern is easy to follow, making it a great option for crocheters of all … Read More...
6 FREE Fall and Halloween Coloring Pages
It’s getting cooler and the leaves are beginning to change color. It’s my favorite time of year and it’s also the perfect time for Fall and Halloween craft projects. If you’re like me and enjoy coloring here are 6 … Read More...
15 Fall Home Decor Sewing Ideas
Bring the cozy to your home with these beautiful fall sewing projects! Fall is here and that means pumpkin spice and all things nice, warm hues of orange and brown, and soft flannel fabrics. What’s not to love about that? … Read More...
Colorwork Knits for Spooky Season
I guess technically these are all Halloween knitting patterns, but they are really designs that you can knit and use and enjoy all fall long. From keeping your hands and your coffee cozy to making your couch cute, these designs … Read More...
Pumpkin Fall Themed Sensory Activities
When my daughter was younger, she loved to play with the insides of the pumpkin when it was time to carve the jack o’lantern. In the years since she’s decided the inside of a pumpkin smells bad, but playing with … Read More...
Butterfly Tatting Pattern
Look what you can make with this butterfly-tatting pattern! Necklaces, bracelets, and more – this is the perfect craft project for any special occasion. Whether you’re making jewelry for your children or just want to add a little sparkle … Read More...
Beverly Head Wrap Crochet Pattern
Introducing the Beverly Head Wrap Crochet Pattern, a stylish and vintage design that is perfect for keeping you warm and cozy while looking chic and elegant. This pattern, inspired by the classic, timeless style of the roaring 20s, brings back … Read More...
10 Fall Family Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This double page spread has fun fish tail strips bursting from behind a large photo, carrying them over to the other side with smaller strips as little borders around the group of family photos. Take a closer look on the … Read More...