Free downloadable pdf embroidery pattern
Aside from being a term of endearment for someone we love, love bugs are real insects! They spend their time creating the next generation and live for about 4-5 days. That’s a short life!
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10 Valentine’s Day Cards with Large Sentiments
Celebrate Love with 10 Valentine’s Day Cards Featuring Large Sentiments
This Valentine’s Day, express your deepest emotions with a touch of elegance and heartfelt sentiments. We’ve curated a collection of 10 enchanting Valentine’s Day cards, each adorned with large sentiments … Read More...
Easy Sensory Activities for Valentine’s Day
Sensory activities are fun all the time, but it’s extra fun to give yourself the challenge of making them to go with holidays, seasons and themes.
When my daughter was younger I had a lot of fun making her a … Read More...
Creative and fun ways to reuse board games and toys
Upcycling old electronics can be so fun. I still have my old flip phones and I’ve heard the “kids” think their cool and some are using them. Another fun thing to repurpose are old game boards and game parts. Pop … Read More...
How to Knit: The Knit Cast On
When I was learning how to knit, my mom would always cast on for me. I don’t actually remember learning how to cast on when I was a kid, so I don’t know if I ever knew how to do … Read More...
Mother-Daughter Quilting: Making Modern and Traditional Quilts
Sue Nickels, a traditional quilter, and her daughter Ashley, a modern quilter, provide two fun projects in this online quilt class.
Even though they used the same fabrics, their quilts have distinct appearances due to the different motifs on Sue’s … Read More...
12 Horseshoe Crafts With Tutorials
This roundup shows you how to make 12 different craft projects with upcycled, found, or new horseshoes.
Horseshoes have been used for centuries as a symbol of good luck and protection. They were originally used to protect horses’ hooves and … Read More...
Free Pattern – Cabled and Shell Pattern
As a crocheter, I am always on the lookout for new and challenging patterns to try out. That’s why I was excited to discover the Cabled & Shell Throw pattern from Mary Maxim. This free pattern allows you to … Read More...
Book Review – The Knitting Bible
Are you a knitting enthusiast looking for a comprehensive guide to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than “The Knitting Bible: [5 in 1] 
The Ultimate Collection of Easy-to-Follow Patterns from Beginners to Advanced.” This … Read More...
Intro to basics of hand sewing
Hand sewing is a useful skill for repairing clothing and creating handcrafted items such as stuffed toys, curtains, and pillowcases. To get started with hand sewing, you need a few essential tools: needle, thread, and fabric.
It’s important to choose … Read More...
12 Warm Winter Hats to Sew for Kids
Being outside in the cold is no fun when your ears are cold! Keep winter outdoor play fun (and warm) with cute hats the kids can wear to keep warm. We’ve collected up 12 warm winter hats to sew for … Read More...
Wrap Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I’ve knit a lot of different kinds of sweaters in my years as a knitter (and am actually crocheting my first sweater right now!) but I have never made a wrap cardigan before.
This style of sweater is typically made … Read More...
I Heart You Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross-stitching design features a sweet sentiment expressing love, using shorthand for “I heart you.” The design features a heart shape in place of the word “heart” and the letter “u” instead of the word “you.” The designer of the … Read More...
22 Sweet Treats Using Blueberries
As a child, I don’t have many memories of eating blueberries, but now that I am an adult, I have developed a deep love for them. They have become one of my favourite fruits and I find myself enjoying them … Read More...
Easy Herringbone Quilt Pattern
Making a beautiful herringbone quilt is easier than you might think! With precut 2 1/2-inch strips, you can easily create a stunning quilt that resembles the intricate herringbone pattern that was first used in the Roman Empire. This pattern was … Read More...
Beautiful Baby Blankets to Knit
Honey Bee Bears, a designer on Etsy, has more than 40 years of knitting experience and has been designing for 12 years.
They specialize in baby blankets with lots of textured stitches and lace. They are based in England, and … Read More...
I “Heart” recycled playing card tiny houses
I love a craft that once you make one you want to make a whole bunch. Repetition can be so zen and I can pretty much always use more zen in my day. Pop on over to the blog Freshly … Read More...
Printable Valentine’s Day Coloring and Activity Pages
Coloring pages are great to have in the art center in the classroom or to keep on hand at home for when you need a little something to do. I used to like to print out coloring and activity sheets … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – One Stitch Sweater Baby Set
The Crocheted One Stitch Sweater Set is a versatile and stylish crochet pattern that is perfect for anyone who wants to create a cozy and warm sweater set without the hassle of complicated stitches. The pattern includes a hat and … Read More...
Book Review – Scrap Quilts and How to Make Them
Scrap quilts are not only practical and inexpensive to make, but they also provide a freedom and vibrancy of design that traditional quilts sometimes lack. This simply written, easy-to-follow guide helps quilters with a basic understanding of quiltmaking principles to … Read More...