If you’re looking for a fun and easy quilting project that also helps the environment, then a t-shirt tie-dye quilt is a great option. This project is perfect for novice quilters because it is relatively simple to make and it’s … Read More...
Little Crochet Friend Small 8″ Bear
Are you ready to add some cuteness to your life? The Leisure Arts Kits are here to help you create an adorable 8″ brown bear that is sure to bring joy and warmth to any home. These kits come with … Read More...
10 Handmade Mother’s Day Card Ideas
10 Handmade Mother’s Day Card Ideas
Looking to express your love for Mom with a personal touch? Here are 10 creative and heartfelt handmade Mother’s Day card ideas to make her day extra special:
This wonderful card … Read More...
Book Review: 20 to Make Flowers to Knit
Adding a knit flower to a project is a fun way to give it a little more color and style, and they are also great stash busting projects because they typically don’t use a lot of yarn.
Designer Sachiyo Ishii … Read More...
Book Review: 50 Cross Stitch Quickies Animals and Friends
Animals are some of the most popular cross stitch motifs out there, and the Leisure Arts book 50 Cross Stitch Quickies: Animals and Friends by Plaid Bucilla features a bunch of cute and small scale animal patterns perfect of all … Read More...
How to make adorable kittens in sweaters
Now kittens are cute, that’s a fact. But what makes them even cuter? Sweaters. And these little recycled cardboard kittens are beyond easy to make so I’m sure you will make tons! I know I am. It just might be … Read More...
The Essential Guide to Sewing With Sheers
I recently came across this video series over on Craftsy.com the “Essential Guide to Sewing with Sheers” and I have to say, it’s a game changer! I’ve always struggled with working with sheer and lightweight fabrics, but this … Read More...
Book Review- Getting Started Knitting Socks
Handmade socks are so good because they are not only unique and one-of-a-kind, but they are also made with care and attention to detail. When you knit your own socks, you have the ability to choose the yarn and the … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern- Diamond Shawl
As someone who loves to knit or crochet, I know how versatile shawls can be. They are perfect for adding a touch of warmth and elegance to any outfit, and they can be worn in a variety of ways to … Read More...
How to Stitch in the Ditch – Online Class
Stitching in the ditch is an important sewing and quilting process that anchors your layers and creates clean seams on the right side of your project.
It is a technique used to create a subtle, understated look to the finished … Read More...
Simple Fabric Coaster Sewing Tutorial
Don’t let a sweaty drink ruin your tabletop! Fabric coasters are easy to sew and will help protect your tables and counters from getting rings from your drinking glasses. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew a simple … Read More...
11 FREE Country Strawberry Pattern Papers
These cheerful pattern papers feature plaids, strawberries, flowers and more in sweet color combinations. There are 11 different prints to chose from and they are FREE to download, print or use digitally from Free Pretty Things For You! Wouldn’t these … Read More...
Handprint and Fingerprint Crafts for Mother’s Day
I guess it’s because Mother’s Day falls during the school year and Father’s Day does not (in America, anyway) that there seem to be so many more crafts and activities for Mother’s Day than there are for Father’s Day. Of … Read More...
Stitch a Cardigan with Mini Colorwork
I love a pattern with a good back story. Maxine the Mini is inspired by the designer, Jimenez Joseph’s Mini Cooper car, whose name happens to be Maxine. You can see her in the background of this picture, because I … Read More...
Book Review -Foraged and Recycled Art
I have been on a quest to live a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle and I was ecstatic when I stumbled upon “Foraged and Recycled Art: 35 projects made
“. This book is a perfect fit for anyone who loves … Read More...
25 Mom Phrases – FREE File Downloads
These 25 quotes have sweet saying and phrases for Moms. They are perfect for Mother’s Day scrapbook layouts, greeting cards, home decor, t-shirts, planner pages and more. Available in svg, eps, png and dxf files you can use them with … Read More...
Mouse Ears Pixie Bonnet
This sweet mouse pixie bonnet winter hat knitting pattern is perfect for making handmade gifts for your loved ones. It comes in sizes for newborns, babies and children. Perfect to wear year round and especially cute added to your little … Read More...
Your Guide to Discontinued and Hard to Find Cross Stitch Thread
I am not so much of a cross stitcher that I have ever come across the problem of needing a particular color of cross stitch floss that wasn’t readily available.
But if you are working from older patterns, or a … Read More...
Book Review – Twenty Little Four-Patch Quilts:
The Four-Patch is one of the most classic quilting designs, but it is also one of the simplest, making it a perfect pattern for beginners. Veteran quilt designer and instructor Gwen Marston gives patterns for 20 mini quilts incorporating this … Read More...
Cross Stitched and Stamped Spring Bee Card
I love adding sewing or stitching to card making! It can be a little or the main focus of a design like this wonderful card from Marine. She used stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn for this Spring Bee card. … Read More...