Cards and crafts involving hand prints and footprints are classic for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and they give us a chance to look back through the years and see how much our kids have grown.
They’re also really easy … Read More...
Have You Put Your Sweaters Away for the Season?
My guess would be that for most people in the Northern Hemisphere, we are coming out of sweater season. Through the cold weather I don’t wash my sweaters every time I wear them (because they don’t need it) but it’s … Read More...
DIY Make Your Own Coach Crochet Slipper Slide Shoes
The Rise of Crochet Shoes: Crafters’ Alternative to Coach’s Crochet Slide. Coach’s crochet slides may carry a hefty price tag, but crafters have long recognized the cost-effectiveness of making their own crochet shoes. With just a fraction of the … Read More...
Book Review – Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy
Special Effects Lettering and Calligraphy by Grace Frösén is a colorful and inspiring guide that offers step-by-step instructions to create amazing lettering art. This beginner’s guide is suitable for lettering enthusiasts of all levels of experience and explores new styles, … Read More...
Video Tutorial – 3 New Quatrefoil Quilts
Jenny, Misty, and Natalie each demonstrate a unique variation on a block, technique, or template once a month at Missouri Star quilt Co. In this episode, the Doan ladies demonstrate three sensational new quatrefoils.
These quilts incorporate layer cakes, Pura … Read More...
Upcycled Fabric and Vintage Doily Dress
Vintage doilies are so pretty, but not particularly useful. People don’t really decorate with doilies any more. Which means that you can usually find them at thrift stores and estate sales for not that much money. Whenever I see them … Read More...
12 Travel Scrapbook Layout and Album Ideas
There’s so much texture and movement on this amazing travel layout from Wendy. The tickets and maps create fun vacation themed backgrounds and accents! Visit the Hey, Little Magpie blog for a closer look.
The kids are out of school, … Read More...
Summer Sampler Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s funny that we are all supposed to have more time in the summer for things we enjoy like crafting, but at the same time it’s the time of year I’m least inclined to start a big project.
I guess … Read More...
Book Review: The Art of Knitting Hats
Hats are a great canvas on which to try just about any knitting technique. They’re relatively small and quick to knit, and everyone can use a hat, right?
Courtney Flynn shares 30 designs for colorwork hats in her book The … Read More...
Book Review – Quick And Simple Sewing Accessories
The Leisure Arts Quick & Simple Sewing Accessories Book is the perfect guide for beginner to intermediate sewers who want to make stylish and functional accessories for themselves and their loved ones.
With 14 projects that range from practical to … Read More...
Piecing Large-Scale Patchwork Quilts
In this class, quilter Heather Jones shows how to enlarge a conventional quilt block so that it becomes the entire quilt top by playing with scale.
The Fly Away quilt block, which she enlarges in this tutorial, may be … Read More...
DIY Hamptons Decor You Can Make Yourself
As a lover of all things coastal, I have always been drawn to the effortless elegance of the Hamptons style. From the crisp whites and soft pastels to the natural textures and classic patterns, there is something so timeless and … Read More...
Knitted Socks from Finland: 20 Nordic designs for all year round
The patterns in this book are not only visually stunning, but they also showcase the skill and creativity of the designer. The use of nature-inspired elements such as leaf patterns and cable textures, as well as the incorporation of colorwork … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Color Block Afghan
Color blocking is a popular design technique that involves using blocks of different colors in a single piece. This can add visual interest and a modern look to any project. The Color Block Modern Paint Afghan pattern is a perfect … Read More...
How to Work Through a Creative Block as Stampers
As crafters most of us probably have times where we run into a creative block, aren’t happy with what we are creating, feel frustrated or stuck. It happens to the best of us, if you’re the creative type you’re just … Read More...
Easy Crafts for Kids to Make for Father’s Day
There’s nothing better than a kid made craft or card for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, and since school is usually out by the time Father’s Day rolls around, it’s often on the moms to encourage/help kids to make something … Read More...
Knit a Perfect Tank Top for Summer
There is just something about Jessie Mead’s knitting patterns. They are so cute and they look great on literally everyone. I made her Ripple Bralette pattern (twice — so far) and it’s so comfortable and nice and the only bra … Read More...
20 Yummy Camping Sweets And Treat Recipes
Going on a camping trip is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and connect with nature. Whether you’re surrounded by beautiful scenery or simply basking in the peace and quiet, camping provides a … Read More...
Stripes and flowers Socks knitting pattern
These socks combine stripes and colorwork flowers for a fun summery design that is inspired by the Finnish fashion brand Marimekko.
The construction is quite basic: the socks are knitted cuff down and the pattern comes with a german short … Read More...
Cross Stitch Borders and How to Use Them
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...