If you’re from Louisiana or just love celebrating Mardi Gras/Carnival season, these Mardi Gras cross stitch patterns are for you.
First off has to be these good enough to eat Mardi Gras cupcakes. The design is from Laser Arts Designs… Read More...
Bring Some Texture to Your Sweater Knitting
I generally think of adding color as a way to add interest to a sweater. You can easily throw in stripes or a bit of Fair Isle patterning, even on a sweater that’s meant to be plain, to make it … Read More...
House Plants – Punch Needle Coaster Kit
I recently tried out the WATINC 22Pcs Craft Punch Needle Coaster Kit, and let me tell you, it’s a blast for beginners like me who are just dipping their toes into the world of crafting!
First off, I gotta … Read More...
Sunday Shout Out – Sleeping Plesiosaur Dragon
Another Sunday, another opportunity to celebrate the vibrant Etsy crochet community! In today’s Sunday Shout Out, we’re featuring a seller who embodies the spirit of handmade creativity and mystical charm.
SleekGrace creates patterns that are fun and in this case … Read More...
Two Peas in a Pod Shaped Mini Album Project
This darling Two Peas in Pod mini album is actually shaped like a pea pod! Traci cut the covers of her album from white acrylic using a design from Lori Whitlock, decorating the cover with die cut shapes for the … Read More...
How to Rip Out Cross Stitch Mistakes
I’ve recently been doing more embroidery than usual, and while I do tend to be rather intuitive when I stitch rather than planning it out too much or caring if all the stitches are perfect, there was a particular section … Read More...
Ripped Hooded Cowl Crochet Pattern
Embrace cozy chic with the Ripped Hooded Cowl, a delightful crochet project designed by Teresa Chorzepa. Crafted with easy-level skill, this cowl pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.
Made with bulky weight Homespun® yarn, this cowl … Read More...
How to Make a Gnome Birthday Box Card
How adorable is this box cards from Lynn!? This fun design stands up for display but folds flat for mailing. For her stamped scene she used cute Gnome, birds and mushroom stamps from Art Impressions that she water colored with … Read More...
Learning to Knit? Try a Garter Stitch Washcloth
I used to always teach people how to knit by giving them bulky yarn, teach the knit cast on and have them knit a scarf (like this garter stitch scarf). That’s still a great first project, but I acknowledge … Read More...
A Circle Lover’s Dream: The Wild Blooms Quilt Pattern
If you’ve ever fallen in love with the look of perfectly pieced circles in a quilt but, like me, struggle to cut and sew them with precision, then the Wild Blooms Quilt Pattern is going to feel like a game-changer. … Read More...
Perfect Gifts: Rivulet Beanie Review – Free Crochet Pattern
I absolutely love the Rivulet Beanie by Brenda K.B. Anderson, and I’ve already made three of them to put away as Christmas gifts for my daughter-in-law and my sisters. This pattern is everything I was hoping for in a cozy, … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
It’s just about time to get out all your green (and rainbow colored!) craft supplies and start making St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Here are a few ideas to get you started, whether you’re making with one kid or a classroom.… Read More...
FREE Harry Potter Hogwarts Greenhouse Book Nook Cut Files
Book Nooks are all the rage and you can create them from a variety of mediums like wood or paper, you can buy kits, create your own with miniatures or die cut and assemble them like this amazing Hogwarts Greenhouse, … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Needle Treasures Nook
If you like your cross stitch with a bit of a rustic look, you’ll want to check out the Etsy shop Needle Treasures Nook. This shop is based in Bulgaria and does a lot of projects shown as pillows, though … Read More...
Crochet A Flower Bouquet: 35 crochet patterns for handmade flowers and foliage
As someone who loves both crochet and florals, I was thrilled to discover Crochet Flower Bouquet by Susie Johns. This book is a perfect blend of creativity and craftsmanship, making it an excellent choice for crocheters who want to step … Read More...
Transform an Old Ottoman with a DIY Ruffled Slipcover
Is your living room ottoman looking a little worn out? Or maybe just the color or style of upholstery doesn’t match your décor any more. It may be tempting to chuck the old ottoman and buy another, but don’t send … Read More...
8 FREE St. Patrick’s Day Digital Stamps
Before working on your handmade cards for St. Patrick’s Day you’ll want to be sure to grab this fun collection of digital stamps! This FREE collection has 8 different images of traditional designs like 3 and 4 leaf clovers, a … Read More...
How to make matchbook style packaging for all sorts of tiny things
I love vintage matchbooks and their graphics, they are such a cool little bit of history. Even the concept of a matchbook is dated as there isn’t smoking in public places. So repurposing the packaging format to hold all sorts … Read More...
Book Review: Two Needles, Many Knits
When I first picked up Quayln Stark’s Two Needles, Many Knits I assumed it was a book that was all patterns using straight knitting needles. It’s not, but it is full of easy to follow knitting instructions and simple patterns … Read More...
Weather Observation in the Classroom
Whenever the weather would get even a tiny bit warmer in the spring, my daughter and I used to start looking for signs of spring like buds on the trees, grass turning green, the first bugs and little wildflowers.
One … Read More...