I love the look of cable knitting patterns but I’ve never done a lot with them. A braid or staghorn cable is about as exciting as it gets over here. I’d like to change that so I pulled together this … Read More...
Kite Activities for Kids
Kites are a lot of fun to make, to play with and to use in learning activities. With Go Fly a Kite Day (seriously) happening on April 16, it’s a great time to explore osme kite learning activities.
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… Read More...Baby Afghans Pink Posies ePattern
The Leisure Arts The Big Book of Baby Afghans Pink Posies ePattern is a beautiful and stylish way to celebrate a new arrival. This snuggly afghan features cluster stitch, floral motif panels separated by double crochet stitches, creating a design … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Horizon Lines Quilt
The Horizon Lines Quilt is a type of patchwork quilt design that features a series of horizontal lines in various colors and shades. It is often made using rectangular or square fabric pieces that are sewn together in alternating rows … Read More...
DIY Nautical Buoy Hamptons Beach House Decor
If you’re a fan of coastal decor and looking for a unique and budget-friendly way to add some beachy charm to your home, then this tutorial is perfect for you. This tutorial can be found on our website craftbits.com and … Read More...
8 Free Pink and Navy Floral Pattern Papers
I love the pink and navy color combination on these beautiful floral pattern papers, don’t you? Featuring roses, butterflies and modern patterns these designs are perfect for creating scrapbook layouts, planner pages and greeting cards for Spring, new baby, wedding … Read More...
Vintage scarves get a whole new life with embroidery hoops
So often vintage textiles like scarves can have a bit of damage in one place but most of the cool print is still OK. This project is perfect for those cool retro scarves that you want to rescue and enjoy. … Read More...
Earth Day Cross Stitch Patterns
Earth Day is coming up soon, and while it’s not obvious, I feel like crafters can be a force for good in the world in lots of ways, including for the environment. When we make things we tend to take … Read More...
Short Sleeve Mid Length Kimono Free Sewing Pattern
Add a lightweight layer to your spring outfit with a short sleeve kimono. They’re easy to sew and can dress up a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit. Just throw on a kimono and you outfit goes from super casual to … Read More...
What is a Shawl Cuff, How to Make or Where to Buy Your Own
I’ve always wanted to knit up or otherwise craft a shawl cuff for myself, but it’s on the long list of projects I haven’t gotten to yet. A shawl cuff is a little piece of fabric or leather with a … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – T-shirt Yarn Handy bag
The Handy Bag is a versatile and practical accessory that can be knit or crocheted using Nako Frizzy T-Shirt yarn
. T-shirt yarn, also known as Zpagetti yarn, is made from recycled t-shirts or other knit garments that are cut … Read More...
Book Review – The Knitter’s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters
As a knitter, I have always had a fondness for top-down knitting patterns. These patterns allow you to knit your sweater from the top down, starting with the neck and working your way down to the hem. This method of … Read More...
Rainbow Jelly Roll Quilt Top Online Class
A rainbow quilt may be draped over your favorite reading chair or bed to provide dramatic visual impact. This simple design has a lot to offer. The jelly roll precuts
in a pack Heather Jones pares down are used to … Read More...
Double Spotlight Stamping Technique
These two beautiful cards from Dina use a spotlight stamping technique that’s she’s “doubled” to get two for one cards. If you’re not familiar spotlight stamping is where you only color a certain portion of a large stamped image. In … Read More...
40 Sensory Activities For Kids For All Seasons
As parents and caregivers, we are always looking for ways to engage and entertain our children while also providing them with valuable learning experiences. One way to achieve this is through sensory activities, which encourage kids to use their senses … Read More...
Stretch Your Skills with This Brioche Shawl Knitting Pattern
I usually post knitting patterns that are relatively easy, not necessarily because I expect my audience is mostly beginners, but because knitters of all skill levels can potentially enjoy projects on the easier end of the skill level scale, especially … Read More...
Printable Bookmarks for Kids
April 12 is DEAR Day, otherwise known as Drop Everything and Read, a concept made popular by Beverly Cleary’s Ramona books. (It’s April 12 because it was her birthday.)
Reading is worth celebrating all the time, and I thought it … Read More...
White Work Embroidery Patterns
The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table linen, delicate lingerie, baptism dresses, bridal … Read More...
Book Review – Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff
I have always loved home decor, but I have never considered myself a minimalist. I have a lot of things, and I like to use them all. So when I heard about “Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff”
by … Read More...
21 Delicious Spring Icecream Recipes
Spring is the perfect time to indulge in some ice cream, and with this list of delicious recipes, there’s something for everyone. We have tried to break it down for you, with citrusy and nutty flavors, and added some fruity … Read More...