I love a good cross stitch border. They’re just the thing to make a simple project look a little more finished or to add a bit more color to a project.
You can add a border to just about any … Read More...
Crochet for a Cause: Using Your Skills to Make a Difference
In a world that often feels overwhelmed with problems and challenges, it’s refreshing to know that we can make a positive impact with something as simple as a crochet hook and a ball of yarn. Crochet for a cause has … Read More...
Book Review – Easy Quilts for Beginners and Beyond
Enjoy 14 wonderful Quiltmaker magazine patterns in one value-packed book. These beautiful yet simple quilt patterns are perfect for novices or anybody looking to make a fast present.
Scraps, precuts, and/or yardage can be used to create colorful designs using … Read More...
Large Stamped Floral Tag Mixed Media Art
This amazing project from Nina Marie is a real work of art! Using products from Tim Holtz she rubber stamped flowers on her large tag, colored them with bright watercolors and then water colored the background around them in black. … Read More...
Cashmerette Belmont Leggings and Yoga Pants Sewing Pattern
I was immediately drawn to the Cashmerette Belmont Leggings & Yoga Pants pattern. The design of View A with its clean, hidden elastic finish and View B with its classic capri length hem and foldover waistband both seem like … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Couching and Trellis Embroidery Stitches
While satin and backstitch stitches are both great ways to add texture and variety to embroidery, this Couching may not be as frequently used as these two. However, these stitches are simple yet versatile, which makes them a great addition … Read More...
Boy’s Color Block Hoodie Knitting Pattern
Hey knitters, are you ready to add some fun and modern colors to your baby’s wardrobe? Look no further than our Building Blocks collection and its latest addition, the Baby Colour Block Hoodie. This hoodie is not only adorable but … Read More...
Ombre Mountains Pattern Quilt Pattern
A beginner-friendly strip piecing project, the Ombre Mountains quilt is simple to execute and makes a great first project.
Patchwork blocks can be created more quickly by using the strip piecing technique. A strip set is created by sewing together … Read More...
A Scrapbook Layout using Small Clear Envelopes
Clear pockets or envelopes are a terrific way to hold things on a layout you might not want to permanently attach. Margie used small clear envelopes three different ways on this fun layout. One of them holds journaling that can … Read More...
Stitch Up a Cowl Full of Color and Texture
Some patterns just look like they would be amazing stash busting projects. I know the vast majority of the time designers make a project with a particular yarn for a reason, and knitters tend to like having more information about … Read More...
Book Review: Fabulous Florals
Flower designs are probably some of the most popular motifs in cross stitching, and Fabulous Florals brings together six projects from Herrschners using flower designs.
These projects extend beyond mere cross stitch charts. They exemplify how these designs can be … Read More...
Negative film strips make great modern style earrings
I’ve seen some great projects that use the whole negative film strip but I’ve never seen a project that just uses the side edges. These are so delicate and look so cool! Pop on over to the blog The Refab … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Flowers in the Dell Baby Blanket
Welcome to the wonderful world of baby blanket making! You may have noticed I am a little obsessed with baby blankets at the moment.
One of my favorite patterns to work on is the Red Heart Flowers in the Dell … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern – Baby Hoodie
The hoodie pattern for babies is a great way to keep your little one warm and cozy. The Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn is a soft and lightweight yarn that is perfect for baby clothes. The yarn comes in a variety … Read More...
6 FREE Birds and Blooms Coloring Pages
With Spring in full swing it’s the perfect time to enjoy some nice weather outside and grab your colored pencils and do some coloring to relax and unwind. Dover Publications is sharing 6 different birds and blooms coloring pages that … Read More...
How to Fix a Dropped Cast On Stitch
I feel like if you knit long enough you’ll make every possible mistake that a knitter can make. And while it might feel like no one possibly could have done that same boneheaded thing you just did, I can guarantee … Read More...
Flag Day Crafts and Activities for Kids
It’s kind of weird to people outside of the United States (and maybe within them, too) that the USA has a special holiday dedicated to its flag.
Flag Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on June … Read More...
Bunny and Bear Brooches Crochet Pattern
Introducing the Bunny and Bear Brooches Crochet Pattern, a fun and adorable pattern that is perfect for adding a touch of cuteness to any outfit. These two little buddies are the perfect accessory for anyone who loves to crochet and … Read More...
Scrap Ribbon Flag Sewing Tutorial
Use your scrap ribbons and trims to create a cute flag decoration. It would make a great decoration for Memorial Day, or later in the summer for 4th of July. Donna Herron has a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Ideas for Using Frames on Your Scrapbook Layouts
Frames can be a wonderful addition to any scrapbook layout becuase they are so versatile! Add a frame around your photo, frame sentiments or embellishments or layer them up for texture on a background. The design team at Kraft Plus … Read More...