Nathalie used products from Pinkfresh Studio to create this beautiful layout. This has so much depth with the stamped leaves in the background with a frame of flowers and grid pattern paper popped up around the edges. The flowers are … Read More...
Wet Felting a Hurricane Lamp, Free Tutorial!
If you’ve been here for more than 5 minutes you will know we just love the folks over at Living Felt. Just this week Marie has shared an amazing tutorial that I wanted to highlight for you. It’s such a … Read More...
Cozy Mock Neck Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Cozy Mock Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern is the perfect project for anyone looking to knit their first sweater. The pattern is designed with the beginner knitter in mind, using simple techniques such as ribbing and stockinette stitch. It’s worked … Read More...
Rabbit (Symbol of 2023) Free Cross Stitch Pattern
According to the Chinese horoscope, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. May this cute rabbit-themed design bring you lots of luck, success and prosperity in the new year!
Designed by Darya Mastrakova, the free pattern uses 18 colors measures … Read More...
How to Embroider onto a Sweatshirt
Jazz up a plain sweatshirt with this beautiful floral embroidery pattern from Anchor. It’s a free download.
You will need some hand embroidery experience, however the pattern does have some instruction on stitching onto sweatshirt material. It also has … Read More...
Double the Fun Beanie Crochet Pattern
The Double the Fun Beanie Crochet Pattern is a unique and stylish crochet project that is perfect for creating a cozy and warm beanie that can be worn on either side. The pattern, designed by Debra Arch, features a different … Read More...
XO Valentine’s Day Card
This sweet Valentine’s Day Card from Channin has lots of gold shimmer from foiling and heat embossing. I love the colorful blocking on the background she created with ink blending and stenciling over the foiled background! A mix of die … Read More...
FREE Valentine Printables
These sweet printables are perfect for using on Valentine’s Day, Wedding or Anniversary cards, scrapbook layouts and planner pages. There is a pretty rose, 7 sentiments and 6 circles with sentiments and images in shades of pinks and teals. These … Read More...
Activities and Ideas for the 100th Day of School
Celebrating the 100th day of school is a big deal in kindergarten, with kids often collecting 100 items to practice counting to 100, or making a shirt with 100 things on it to commemorate the day. My daughter collected 100 … Read More...
Moss Stitch Knitting Patterns
Moss stitch is one of my favorite easy knitting stitch patterns, and it’s a great way to learn how to switch between knitting and purling in the same row, and how to read your knitting so you know which stitch … Read More...
I “heart” recycled playing card Valentine’s Day decoration
Sometimes the simplest item laying about the house can be transformed into a bold and fun holiday decoration. Grab your playing cards and a recycled piece of cardboard and you will have a festive heart shaped recycled heart playing card … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Fat Quarter Plaid: Fat Quarter Quilt Pattern Tutorial
The Fat Quarter Plaid Quilt pattern from Tiny Orchard Quilts is a perfect project for quilters of all skill levels. This pattern uses only 16 fat quarters, making it a great option for those looking for a quick and easy … Read More...
Baby Afghans Sweetest Hearts ePattern
The Leisure Arts The Big Book of Baby Afghans Sweetest Hearts ePattern is the perfect way to add some love and warmth to your home. This snuggly afghan features textured heart granny squares with dimensional borders and open lace, creating … Read More...
Shorten Button Up Shirt Sleeves – Sewing Tutorial
Isn’t it annoying when the sleeves of your button up shirt are too long? Mine seem to always be about inch too long. Sure, you can roll them up but it’s nicer if the sleeves are actually the right length. … Read More...
3 Techniques All Card Makers Should Know
There are so many stamping and card-making techniques to learn and play with but there are a few that are sort of essential and will take your designs to the next level. Jaycee is on the Altenew blog teaching 3 … Read More...
10 Handmade Valentines Day Cards for Kids to Make
Valentine’s Day is a special time of the year when we show our loved ones how much we care about them. And there’s no better way to do that than by creating something special with your own two hands.
Whether … Read More...
“Heart Eyes” Mixed Media Layout
Brianna used products from Simple Stories for this “Heart Eyes” layout. This excited mixed media design has a great color combo of pink and teal with texture and dimension on the background from a heart stencil and paste, lots of … Read More...
Use Your Scraps to Make a Little Leftovers Cowl
This time of year I feel like everyone is thinking about using their stash and odd balls from leftover projects. Maybe it’s just me, currently knitting a sweater (that might end up being a sweater dress!) from a bunch of … Read More...
Scandinavian Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
We’re heading into the season of love, and there are so many fun heart cross-stitch patterns out there it’s going to be hard to pick ones to share!
This Scandinavian heart design is a big heart made up of a … Read More...
Lucky Star Quilt Along with Keaton Quilts
Sewalong with Justin from Keaton Quilts as he creates a 12-block quilt top featuring a rainbow star palette. Justin Stafford, an author, educator, and sewing enthusiast, describes the Lucky Star quilt with rulers and a rotary cutter in this video.… Read More...