Whenever a new year rolls around I start to think about the basics. Maybe it’s because we all need something simple after the rush and bustle of the holidays, or because I’m thinking about all the people resolving to learn … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Lesson Learned, Karma Burned!
This fun little cross stitch pattern makes a great keychain fob or greeting card project to celebrate someone making a big positive move in their life.
The designer recommends using a high count fabric of 25 or higher and stitching … Read More...
Video Tutorial – One Charm Pack Quilt
A charm pack is a pre-cut assortment of fabric squares, usually 5 inches by 5 inches, that are part of a coordinating fabric collection. They are a great starting point for a variety of quilting projects, and using just one … Read More...
Winter Elephant Card
They say Elephants never forget but I think this one forgot to head to warmer weather this winter. This cute stamped card from Connie features an elephant all dressed up to stay warm in a pretty night time winter scene. … Read More...
How to melt recycled glass bottles in a microwave to make jewelry
I’ve always been interested in learning new things and expanding my skills, so when I received a microwave kiln
as a gift, I knew I wanted to try my hand at fusing recycled glass into jewelry. I was a bit … Read More...
Winter Wonderland Layout
Brianna added lots of sparkle and shine to her Winter Wonderland Layout with silver snowflakes. Using silver foil and silver heat embossing with stamps on white cardstock she created her wonderful embellishments that add extra dimension over top her snowflake … Read More...
New Years Scrapbook Borders
Bring some bling to your New Years scrapbook layouts with some fun borders. Using gold and silver stickers and punches from Creative Memories add a nice touch of metallic shine to these designs to add across your pages. Find step … Read More...
Tips for Card Planning plus 3 Card Designs
It’s a whole new year and maybe one of your resolutions is to create more cards? Having ideas and supplies planned out before hand is a great way to help you say organized and ready to make those cards and … Read More...
Dragon Sculpture Plastic Canvas Pattern
Stitch a Plastic canvas dragon made using 7-mesh plastic canvas and worsted-weight yarn.
Designed by Mary Krepel.
Draconic animals initially emerge in ancient Near Eastern myths and are depicted in Mesopotamian art and literature. Almost all Indo-European and Near Eastern … Read More...
15 Amazing Seashell Wreaths You Can Make Yourself
This roundup is for 15 of the best door wreaths using seashells. You can use store-bought seashells
if you are looking for something more uniform and bleached white or use seashells you have found on the beach for a rustic … Read More...
How to Chain Piece Fabric
Learn how to construct a nine-patch quilt block using one of Ashley Nickel’s favorite shortcuts: chain piecing. You’ll learn how to piece together row-by-row without ever cutting threads, one of Ashley Nickel’s favourite shortcuts.
You’ll then be able to sew … Read More...
Starlit Night Fingerless Mitts Pattern
Fingerless mitts are a year-round accessory for me, but they’re a great thing to knit and to wear when it’s cold out.
The Starlit Night mitts pattern from The Crimson Stitchery uses slipped stitches to make a field of stars … Read More...
18 Home Sweet Home Embroidery Patterns
Are you looking for a new hobby that is both relaxing and creative? Embroidery might be just what you’re looking for. And if you’re a fan of all things home and hearth, these 18 home sweet home embroidery patterns are … Read More...
20 Spinach Salads For Quick Healthy Dinners
Are you looking for quick and healthy dinner ideas that are both delicious and packed with nutrients? Look no further than these 20 spinach salads. With a variety of tasty ingredients and flavor combinations, you’ll never get bored of eating … Read More...
12 FREE Snowflake Image Files
If you’re working on card with a Winter theme be sure to add some fun and frosty snowflakes. These 12 different snowflakes can be used as printables or cut files as they come in SVG, PNG, JPEG, PDF formats. Best … Read More...
Basic Tote Free Sewing Pattern in 5 Sizes
Tote bags are easy to sew and useful for so many purposes! Sweet Red Poppy has a free sewing pattern you can use to make a basic tote bag. The pattern comes in 5 sizes. Make an oversized bag as … Read More...
Winter Birthday Layout
My husbands birthday is at the end of the year so I’m always looking for ways to extent my holiday/Christmas supplies to create winter birthday cards, layouts and gift wrapping. Jamie used light blue and teal with touches of silver … Read More...
DIY Tea Cozy – FREE sewing pattern
Enjoy your afternoon tea without it cooling down before you finish it with this practical and cute teapot cozy! The free downloadable pattern we have provided for you will fit most standard teapots.
But even if your teapot isn’t standard … Read More...
13 Ways to Embellish Boring Candles
Candles are a simple and classic way to add warmth and ambiance to any room. Whether you prefer the soft glow of a pillar candle or the flickering light of a votive, there’s nothing quite like the ambiance created by … Read More...
24 Hours Or Less Quilt Patterns
It doesn’t have to take months or years to make a quilt ? believe it or not, these patterns require only 24 hours or less! Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced quilter, these simple instructions for 20 projects … Read More...