I’ve shared a lot of Christmas stocking knitting patterns over the years (see posts 1, 2, 3 for example) but what if you want to knit a stocking for a non-human member of your family. If you’re looking … Read More...
Turkey in Disguise Activities
Every year at my daughter’s school I think it’s the second or third graders do an activity where they have to disguise a turkey to keep it from being eaten at Thanksgiving. The kids draw the disguise and write a … Read More...
Book Review – Christmas Tree and Dolls Crochet Patterns
Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas Crochet Pattern Book! Inside, you’ll discover 6 delightful designs perfect for adding a touch of homemade warmth to your festivities. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, these easy-to-follow … Read More...
Pointsetta Christmas Tree Skirt
Introducing the festive and elegant Poinsettia Tree Skirt, a beautiful addition to your holiday decor collection. This crochet pattern offers a delightful project that will adorn your tree with charm and sophistication.
Crafted using Premier Basix® Shimmer yarn, this … Read More...
Sunday Spotlight – Nutcracker Paper Piecing Pattern
Welcome to our Sunday Spotlight series, where we unveil enchanting quilting patterns from talented Etsy creators, just in time for the holiday season! Each week, we’ll showcase a delightful design to inspire your festive quilting projects and infuse your home … Read More...
20+Cute Printable Fall Critters and Images
How stinkin’ adorable are these Fall critters!? There’s a chunky bear, wise owl, spunky squirrel, beautiful badger and toothy beaver along with other Autumn icons like leaves, trees, acorns, mushrooms, twigs and a pumpkin. This collection of FREE downloadable images … Read More...
Printable Houses to Use as Christmas Decorations
I guess this isn’t exclusively a kid’s craft or learning activity (though cutting and folding are great for developing fine motor skills!) but I think kids would love having some of these printable holiday houses around the house or classroom … Read More...
L + C Amarena Dress – Sewing Pattern
The L + C Amarena Dress presents a blend of relaxed sophistication and timeless elegance, offering comfort and style in equal measure. Here’s what you can anticipate from this versatile pattern. This classic pull-on dress boasts a gentle A-line silhouette, … Read More...
Personalized Christmas Blankets – Crochet Pattern
re you ready to add a touch of handmade magic to your holiday season? Look no further than the delightful “Christmas Crochet Blanket Pattern” by HanJanCrochet! This captivating pattern allows you to create a cozy corner-to-corner (c2c) Christmas blanket … Read More...
Christmas Domed Shaker Cards Tutorial
If you’re looking to create amazing, over the top cards for this Holiday Season then check out these wonderful designs from Yana! Using products from Spellbinders she created a collection of shaker card but they are regular shakers they are … Read More...
Easy Sputnik 50’s style Christmas decoration and more!
Putting beads on pipe cleaners is so easy anyone can do it. So this retro style holiday decoration can be made by everyone in the family. Make a whole collection of these mid-mod stars and decorate a big window with … Read More...
Stitch a Scarf with Dreamy Waves
As I write this, it’s probably time to start thinking about winter knitting if you haven’t already. And it’s definitely time to think about gift knitting if you have any of that you plan to do for the holidays.
The … Read More...
Free Pattern – Christmas Goose Cushion
Dive into the holiday spirit with our delightful Christmas Goose Cushion/Pillow tutorial! Whether you’re an experienced quilter or just starting out, this project is sure to bring joy to your home during the festive season.
Picture this: a cozy corner … Read More...
Santa Gift Bag – Free Crochet Pattern
Create the perfect festive touch for your holiday gifts with this charming Santa Gift Bag crochet pattern. This delightful project offers a fun and creative way to present your presents, adding an extra dose of holiday cheer to the … Read More...
Finish Your Cross Stitch with Washing and Pressing
I’ll admit to not taking as much care as I should when finishing cross stitch projects. Just like blocking in knitting or crochet, taking the time to finish a cross stitch project right means it will look its best, whether … Read More...
How to Make a Mini Grateful Scrapbook Album
With Thanksgiving on the way it’s a wonderful time to take stock of all the things you’re grateful for. You can create journaling or scrapbooking layouts or even create an entire album like Conny did. Her mini album measures 5″ … Read More...
How to make holiday stress balls
These DIY stress balls were created for Halloween with cute little Jack-o-lantern faces but I’m thinking of all the ways to switch them up so that they can be used for all the stressful holidays. Are there any that aren’t? … Read More...
Book Review: Hanukkah
If you want to teach kids the basics of Hanukkah in the classroom or at home, the picture book Hanukkah by Lesléa Newman and illustrated by Rotem Teplow is a nice place to start.
The book explores the Jewish holiday … Read More...
Bring Out Your Inner Lumberjack With This Free Can Cozy Pattern
Step into the cozy world of lumberjack chic with this charming Lumberjack Crochet Can Cozy Pattern. Inspired by the timeless allure of buffalo plaid and rugged flannel jackets, this pattern combines style and practicality to create a unique beverage … Read More...
19 FREE Printable Harry Potter Christmas Cards
If you know anything about me you know I’m a huge Harry Potter fan! So of course I was so excited to come across this collection of FREE Harry Potter Christmas printables. There are 19 different images that are perfectly … Read More...