Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for your loved one, look no further! Crochet is a wonderful hobby that allows you to create unique, handmade gifts that are sure to … Read More...
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for your loved one, look no further! Crochet is a wonderful hobby that allows you to create unique, handmade gifts that are sure to … Read More...
I love how Laureen replace the “O” in “love” with a big stamped cake, such a clever idea! She also cleverly used lots of birthday text stamps to create her own stamped pattern paper and ink blended and stenciled the … Read More...
Check out the fun snowflake shape on this mini album from Jessica! Each snowflake shaped page is stitched and the entire album is held together by an O ring. Each layout has a photo accented with foils, flocking and embellishments … Read More...
This Bold, Bright, & Beautiful Batik-Low Volume Baby Quilt is a quick and easy project you’ll love to make. Generally, the traditional brick path pattern uses rectangles and makes a stunning finished quilt. This variation mixes it up a bit … Read More...
by Sarah White
It feels a little weird to call this cross stitch when there aren’t actually any crossed stitches in it, but I don’t know what else you would call this sweet heart. I guess maybe it’s technically backstitch?
It’s made with … Read More...
This roundup is focused on different ways to use nursing avocado on your skin. I am sure at some point we have all had smashed avocado on toast? well, how about smashing that avocado onto your body. Avocados are high … Read More...
Love Those Precuts is the ultimate quilting guide for modern and classic quilters alike. With a wide range of patterns, from beginner to intermediate level, the book offers something for everyone. The quilt ideas using precut fabrics like fat quarters … Read More...
This adorable card from Brenda works for winter or Valentine’s Day or both! Featuring a cute stamped penguin and polar bear duo, they are sitting in glittery snow with a pink heart background with a sweet stamped sentiment.
by Anne Weaver
Sew a beautiful drape cardigan from knit fabric! The lightweight cardigan is super easy to make using a tutorial from Heather Handmade. The loose fit drape cardigan makes a perfect extra layer for cooler days, and makes a simple t-shirt … Read More...
Don’t have snowflake dies, stamps or embellishments? No problem, you can cut out your own snowflake designs. Sheena will show you how to create them using thin white paper and a pencil, ruler and scissors. She’s also sharing how she … Read More...
by Sarah White
If it’s not so cold that you can’t go outside for a few minutes (or you have a stash of sticks in your house/classroom) this winter nature art activity is super cute and easy to do.
Make a tree from … Read More...
Connecting Threads has some fun and creative quilt-style coloring sheets for you to download and print.
I love coloring away my stress and find the layering of colors onto a design is a great substitute for actual quilting, which … Read More...
The Leisure Arts Ice Box Crochet Sweets ePattern is a fun and creative way to celebrate the sweet side of Easter. These patterns, inspired by the Japanese art of amigurumi, feature a variety of miniature crochet sweets that … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These patchwork pinwheel coasters are a great way to use up your fabric scraps! There’s a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how to make them. The patchwork design is made from half square triangles, which you can arrange several ways … Read More...
I love how Jessica used an embroidery hoop to create a fun shaker element on her Winter Wonderland Layout! She added her photo behind the hoop, placed some clear beads and silver snowflakes inside the hoop, adding a piece of … Read More...
by Sarah White
This pattern is referred to as a car coat, but if you ask me this is a great project to knit and wear for in the car, or on the couch, or just about anywhere else.
It’s worked in super … Read More...
by Sarah White
This pretty little heart is a great design to stitch for Valentine’s Day or just to let someone know you are thinking about them.
It measures 28 by 35 stitches and uses five colors. It comes out to 2 by … Read More...
Following the popularity of her Doodle Stitching Transfer Pack, Aimee Ray introduces a new collection of charming woodland-themed transfers.
This lovely transfer bundle from famous author Aimee Ray will keep embroiderers busy for hours. These fascinating nature-based patterns span … Read More...
Kelly used products from Hero Arts to create this wonderful Outdoor Scene Slimline Card. It looks as though you are looking out a row of windows onto snow covered mountains. There’s even a textured brick pattern behind the windows that … Read More...
I love the Paw Print shape of this cute mini Dog album from Andrea! Notice the rainbow “spine” that connects the covers of album, inside there are hidden hinges to adhere the pages together. Each stitched shaped page has room … Read More...