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If you’re after a quick and practical crochet project for little ones, this Crochet Child’s Hat pattern from CraftBits is a perfect fit. Designed with simplicity in mind, this pattern works up quickly and produces a cozy, snug hat that’s … Read More...
Every now and then a quilt project comes along that feels less like a pattern and more like a story unfolding block by block. That’s exactly the feeling behind the Family Reunion Quilt Seeds Finishing Kit, and if you’ve … Read More...
If you love Celtic design and elegant counted projects, this Irish Wedding Cross-Stitch Chart has a lovely old-world feel to it. The design is built around classic knotwork styling with a soft green and gold palette, and it has that … Read More...
Maria used products from Graphic 45 and dies from Lawn Fawn to create the most amazing Wizard of Oz themed pop up card set. Her three cards feature all the wonderful characters from Oz with a card featuring Glinda the … Read More...
While I’m definitely drawn to big, dramatic cross stitch patterns with lots of details, my attention span is such that smaller projects are a lot more likely to get done. Lots of cross stitch designers appeal to this small project … Read More...
Illusion knitting is one of the knitting skills that I haven’t done a lot with, but it looks like it would be fun and the effect is really cool.
Basically illusion knitting is done by working in two color ridges … Read More...
Beauty spells don’t have to be dramatic or complicated—sometimes, the most potent magick is in the small, daily rituals. This DIY Enchanted Body Oil is crafted to help you glow from the inside out and draw in admiration, charm, and … Read More...
Karlla mixed fruit and flowers on this amazing layout. She created custom stripes with swipes of small ink pads on strips of cardstock that she stitched down in an ombre’ rainbow. She matched the colors of the oranges, lemons and … Read More...
Let’s settle this once and for all.
For the past six months, I’ve been putting two of the most talked-about sergers — the Brother 1034D and the Juki MO654DE — through an absolute gauntlet of real-world tests. I’m talking raw … Read More...
There is something rather satisfying about watching the rest of the world suddenly discover something crafters have quietly known for decades: making things with your hands is good for the soul.
The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted the rise of … Read More...
Homemade gifts are the best for holidays like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and these easy Father’s Day crafts are great for kids to help with and that make useful gifts for dad.
I love a good picture frame craft … Read More...
Quick weeknight crochet projects are my favorite kind of crochet, because sometimes you want the satisfaction of finishing something before bedtime instead of staring down a blanket that will still be there next month. The best ones are small, useful, … Read More...
If you have ever wanted to know how to make marinara sauce from scratch, this is one of those kitchen basics that is absolutely worth learning. A good homemade marinara sauce is rich, simple, and full of real tomato flavor … Read More...
Shower curtains are one of those things we all pretend not to notice until one day we really, really notice them. The bottom edge starts looking a little grey, the plastic liner has that suspicious pink-orange tinge, and suddenly the … Read More...
Sometimes a craft project shows up that is polished, practical, and beautifully styled. And then sometimes a project shows up that is completely ridiculous, a little bit nostalgic, and guaranteed to make people laugh. That is exactly where Pickled Bums… Read More...
Jewelry making is one of those crafts that looks tiny and tidy from the outside… until you suddenly own 47 packets of jump rings, three kinds of pliers, beads in every possible shade of blue, and absolutely no idea … Read More...
There’s nothing more satisfying than taking raw fleece straight from the sheep and turning it into something beautiful — whether that’s a soft felted scarf, a warm pair of slippers, or a skein of handspun yarn.
Working with raw … Read More...
Christina’s graduation card uses a cool layering cap stencil for the background. There’s a heat embossed sentiment and the rest of the images: frame, diploma, date, star and large cap are all die cut and it’s the perfect way to … Read More...
The United States has a pretty big birthday coming up, and lots of cross stitchers seem to be celebrating with commemorative patriotic cross stitch designs. If you want to stitch up something special for America 250, check out these patriotic … Read More...
This time of year I annually try to convince everyone that you can still knit and wear knit garments in the summer. One way to do that is knitting short sleeved or sleeveless shirts. But you can make it even … Read More...
