Earlier this week, I learned SPOOL is up for sale. The thought of owning a quilt shop is a dream for many sewists who likely envision their place as a social nexus. But, running a quilt shop is challenging. I … Read More...
Sweater Patterns that Will Make You Wish it Were Fall
I started knitting a sweater the other day. It’s kind of a summer sweater, knit with lightweight bamboo yarn at a loose gauge, in a boxy, oversized shape.
I hope to wear it before the weather gets that cool (I’m … Read More...
Ham and Egg Casserole
Here is a breakfast casserole that you can enjoy on the weekend or make ahead and heat up during the week for a quick breakfast. Caitlin from Cuts and Crumbles is the creator of this casserole. There are two benefits. … Read More...
Olympic Rings Chocolate Necklace
So for all the sporting families out there you are going to love the next few weeks or the Olympics. To get in to the spirit at home we are sharing some Olympic inspired kids crafts projects. This first project … Read More...
Karate Dojo Party Ideas
My son has taken up Karate this year so I am googling every type of Karate party there is out there for Inspiration. My luck he will probably choose some other theme totally random. I came across this amazing Karate … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Olympic Headband
This is an adorable little touch of Olympics to add to your outfit. I must say I would do mine gold though, because I am always a winner winner chicken dinner. Actually I usually come last, if at all I … Read More...
Free pattern – Baby Shoes
Baby shoes or Baby booties are one of those adorable little projects you start with such joy, love and anticipation. Not anticipation of a new baby but anticipation of if the Baby booties will come out correctly. I once knitted … Read More...
Technique: Bright Colorful Card Background with Distress Inks
Designer Kelley Latevola will teach you how to use a couple of masking techniques (one using masking fluid) to cover your stamped images to then add a bright colorful and vibrant card background using Distress Ink pad refills. Click here … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a hanging thread catcher
Threads and small scraps will make a mess of your sewing space in a flash. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a thread catcher you can hang from the … Read More...
5 Ways to Reduce Stress as a Craft Business Owner
Owning and running a handmade business can be quite a task and sometimes a bit stressful. Yes, we love crafting, but it’s not all glue and fabric. There’s also photo editing, applying for shows and opportunities, shipping out product, etc.… Read More...
Baby Feet to Cross Stitch
Is there anything cuter than baby feet? What better way to celebrate a new little one than by stitching up some sweet little feet?
There’s a sweet pattern at My Cross Stitch Patterns for a birth record cross stitch pattern… Read More...
Tutorial | Using Project Life® Cards on a Scrapbook Layout
If you use Project Life or other journaling cards in your pocket scrapbooking, you might be left with numerous cards that you haven’t used.
In this tutorial Geralyn Sy from the Studio Calico design team shares how easy it is … Read More...
Slow TV Hits Netflix
I remember when Norway’s Slow TV brought TV viewers in that nation hours of knitting, along with programs showing a train rolling down track for seven hours and a 24-hour broadcast of salmon fishing.
Now 11 of these programs have … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim jeans dress
Megan Nielsen made this sleeveless dress entirely from old jeans! She used several pairs of jeans from her husband’s closet, all with different washes so they would create a beautiful design when pieced. She shares a tutorial at Makery showing how … Read More...
Backpack Tags from Polymer Clay
One of the things I won’t miss now that I don’t have a school age kid is the labeling of everything. Here’s a fun way to add a little personality to your child’s backpack, jacket or pencil case. If you’d … Read More...
Tutorial: 45-minute resuable shopping tote
Plastic bags might be handy, but they also end up in the landfill. But a fabric shopping bag can be used over and over and over. Libby at Libby’s Lifestyle shows how you can make a reusable shopping tote in … Read More...
Funfetti Cake Dip
School hasn’t started for us yet, but it has for some. Here is a snack for those after school blues or maybe a sweet little surprise in the lunchbox. Holly from Holly’s Cheat Days shares this fun treat. You can … Read More...
Hot School Lunch Ideas for Kids
Even though the first week or two of school can be really hot, there are some rainy and dreary days that the kids want a hot meal. You can save these for the fall and winter months or try it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable mop pads
I’m totally hooked on mops with removable pads. I mean, how did we ever mop our floors before? But what I don’t like is having to buy those disposable pads. So much money and so much waste! Luckily, reusable pads … Read More...
23 Easy & Adorable Back to School Bento Box Lunches
I wish I was able to do fun lunches every day for school, but reality is that won’t happen. I’ll keep these for the first day and then special occasions or maybe for weekend lunches. Jill Mills from Kitchen Fun … Read More...