Inessa’s crafty friends layout has two borders created with button and ruler trim with scallops of pattern paper. In the center is her photo with a word tab, lots of crafty embellishments and flowers, there’s also a rows of colorful … Read More...
Bastille Day for Kids
When I was writing about France the other day, it occurred to me that Bastille Day was also coming up (July 14, to be precise), and I wasn’t sure that I had written about it before. On further digging I … Read More...
Cloud Sweater Knitting Pattern Review For Cozy Sweater Makers
Let’s be honest, some knitting patterns just look like a cup of tea in sweater form, and the Cloud Sweater by PetiteKnit is one of them. It has that soft, simple, slightly oversized look that makes you want to cast … Read More...
Easy Triangle Scarf Knitting Patterns For Beginners
Triangle scarf knitting patterns are one of those projects that feel wonderfully useful without being overwhelming. They sit somewhere between a scarf, a shawl, and a knitted kerchief, which makes them perfect for layering over a T-shirt, tucking into a … Read More...
How To Make Natural Face Cleanser: A Beginner-Friendly Guide To DIY Cleansers That Actually Make Sense
If you have ever stood in the skincare aisle squinting at a cleanser label and wondering why something called “gentle” has 37 ingredients in it, you are not alone. Making your own natural face cleanser can feel wonderfully simple in … Read More...
Crochet Leg Warmers Patterns You’ll Want to Make This Season
Crochet leg warmers are one of those projects that somehow manage to feel practical, nostalgic, and trendy all at once. They add warmth without the bulk of full socks, they work beautifully with boots or sneakers, and they’re one of … Read More...
Merino vs Romney Wool – Texture, Structure, and Speed in Felting
When I first switched from Merino to Romney wool, it was a bit of a shock. After months of working with Merino’s buttery softness, Romney felt — well, like I’d traded silk for burlap. But once I got used to … Read More...
How To Make Matching Beaded Earrings From Leftover Beads
If you have just finished making a beaded necklace or bracelet, there is a very good chance you have a few leftover beads sitting on the table. Not enough for another big project, but far too pretty to put back … Read More...
12 Handmade Card Ideas with Tropical Vibes
Carissa created two beautiful cards with Tropical vibes. First is a bowl of fruit with a pineapple and cut orange in a pink bowl made with dies that have coordinating embossing folders for amazing depth and texture. The other is … Read More...
26 Clever Ways to Upcycle Your Old Sewing Machine Table or Parts
You know that old sewing machine table that’s been tucked in the garage or gathering dust in Grandma’s basement? Or maybe just the rusted machine head that no longer runs but still looks so cool? Before you haul it … Read More...
Eyelet and Mesh Sweaters to Keep Cool in Summer
Adding eyelets to a project is a great way to make it more wearable in the summer, and these mesh and eyelet sweater patterns are perfect for summer (and beyond!) for layering.
The Inez Summer Sweater from Happy Love Co… Read More...
Cross Stitch Creatures from the Sea
Last fall I came across this cross stitch pattern for a sea turtle and I talked myself out of sharing it right away because tropical animals don’t feel like a “fall” thing, but now that it’s summer again, let’s take … Read More...
Smart Shopping for Quilters – Monday Precut Fabric Sales
Let’s be honest — quilting is a joy, but it can also be an investment. Fabric costs have crept up over the years, and many of us want to stretch our quilting budget as far as possible without compromising on … Read More...
How To Make Liquid Castile Soap From Bar Soap
Making liquid castile soap from bar soap is one of those wonderfully thrifty home projects that feels far more clever than it actually is. You take a solid bar of soap, grate it, melt it into hot water, let it … Read More...
How To Make Chicken Soup: Cozy Homemade Chicken Soup Recipes For Every Kind Of Cold Day
There are some recipes that just feel like being looked after, and chicken soup is right up there with warm blankets, clean sheets, and someone else doing the dishes.
If you’ve been wondering how to make chicken soup that actually … Read More...
21 Spring Air Dry Clay Crafts To Make And Sell This Season
There’s something about spring that makes me want to clear off the craft table, open a window, and start making pretty little things again. Of course, “clear off the craft table” is doing a lot of work here, because if … Read More...
12 Porch Decor Ideas for Summer That Feel Easy, Fresh, and Welcoming
There’s something about summer that makes the porch feel like an extra room. It becomes the place where you drink your coffee a little slower, wave at the neighbours, potter with plants, and try to convince yourself that one more … Read More...
15 Free Women’s Nightgown Sewing Patterns For Comfortable Handmade Sleepwear
There is something wonderfully comforting about sewing your own nightgown. Not in a dusty old drawer kind of way, but in that “why did we ever stop making clothes that are actually comfortable to sleep in?” kind of way.
A … Read More...
9 Fireworks and 4th of July Scrapbook Layout Templates
There’s nothing quite like the energy of the 4th of July — the laughter, the food, the late sunsets, and of course, those spectacular pops of fireworks lighting up the night sky. Whether you celebrate big with parades and sparklers … Read More...
Knit For Nowt: How Knitters And Crocheters Are Helping Children One Worry Monster At A Time
Every now and then you come across a charity knitting project that makes you stop and think, “Yes, this is exactly why handmade matters.”
Knit-for-Nowt is one of those projects.
This lovely UK-based charitable service collects handmade therapy hand puppets, … Read More...