If you need a quick overview of cross stitching basics because you’re still learning, need a refresher or want to teach someone else how to cross stitch, there’s a great collection of tutorials and tips at the DMC website.
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Free pattern: Cider sleeve bottle cozy
Make a cider sleeve to help keep your bottled drink cold! And of course it doesn’t hurt that they are sooo stinkin’ cute! Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern on her blog. They don’t much fabric so you could use … Read More...
No Sandwich Lunches
The picture above is for a gluten-free lunch. Your kids will never complain about eating the same boring lunch everyday with this site. Lisa at What Lisa Cooks has recipes from last year and the year before that are sandwich … Read More...
How to make a string and stick spider web
I like making things out of natural elements like sticks and it sometimes takes me a while to find the right ones for a project. I’m glad I spotted this cool stick spider web this early in the summer as … Read More...
Sweet Potato, Banana, and Blueberry Muffin
Here is a way to get some fruit and vegetables into your kids diet. These paleo muffins are the perfect recipe to start cooking with your kids in the kitchen. This recipe is also dairy-free and vegetarian. Give the kids … Read More...
DIY Organization Ideas For Your Home
This time of the year I always get in a mood to get everything cleaned up and organized. It’s kind of like a delayed spring cleaning in a way I guess. There’s just something about getting the Summer chaos under … Read More...
French Toast Puff
Here is a special breakfast treat for your buffet or even for dessert. Sarah from The Charming Detroiter shares a recipe she revamped from her great grandmother’s cookbook. I love the cover illustration. A yummy breakfast for the first day … Read More...
Pasily Wing Angel – Free Pattern
I really like this angel design as it has a more modern style to it. Maybe its the clean lines or the Paisley which is very popular right now. You an grab the free pattern here. Paisley Angel Tatting Pattern.
Home Made Rose Water
Have you ever wondered how to make your own Rose Water? This tutorial by Onregoodthing shows you how to make your own DIY version. It is suitable for so many different bath and body recipes and you can even use … Read More...
Project: Olympic Treat Bags
Celebrate the Olympics with these adorable mini candy bags made with just cardstock, twine and a punch or die cut. The Sweet Pea Stamps blog has scoring and folding directions for these easy little treats. Click here to check them … Read More...
Free pattern: Weighted headache eye pillow
Headaches are no fun! Vanessa from Tried & True created a weighted eye pillow to help relieve the pain of a headache, and she shares the free pattern for you on her blog! You can put it in the freezer … Read More...
Feature Friday: Handmade Shoppe
Today’s Feature Friday post is the Etsy Shop: Handmade Shoppe.
Shop owner says about herself: I like to think that I make something for everyone. I love color. And I love Swarovski crystal. My love for jewelry-making began as a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew oilcloth bow bracelets
Wear a bow around your wrist! Pysselbolaget shows how you can make these pretty bow bracelets out of oilcloth, with no sewing required! The tutorial is written in Swedish, but there are plenty of photos showing what to do. They’re … Read More...
How To | Basic Photo Organization
Get some tips and tricks for organizing your digital photos in this series over at Humble in a Heartbeat.
The first step is to get everything organized by date on your hard drive. CharleeAnne shows you how to figure out … Read More...
Project: Mini Notebooks
These adorable mini notebooks are so versatile. Perfect for carrying your bag for jotting down notes or making lists or as a tiny planner when you don’t want to carry your large planner with you. You can make these yourself … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered memo board
A fabric covered memo board is an easy way to add color and personality to any room, but especially kids’ and tween’s rooms. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make one. You can make one in any size … Read More...
Learning in Nature with Kids
There are many times in the year when you just don’t want to take your kids outside, whether as a parent or a teacher. It’s too hot or cold or rainy or whatever and you’d rather not bother, right?
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Kickstarter Aims to Produce Children’s Book about Knit Bear
A reader sent me a post about a children’s book she has written involving Huggable Henry, a little knit bear who helps people who are upset by giving them hugs.
Debbie Trainor, of Knit n Sew Studio, has produced … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls’ fall cardigan
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making a fall cardigan for girls. The short sleeved cardigan layers nicely over a t-shirt and is perfect for a cooler fall day, or perhaps a very air … Read More...
Man in Hospice Has Made More than 8,000 Hats for the Homeless
There was a lot of great knitting-related news happening while I was too busy to share it, but just in case you didn’t see the story of Morrie Boogaart before, I wanted to make sure you did.
Boogaart is 91 … Read More...