I just love getting outside! Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a ‘bake all day in the sun’ kind of person, I’m more like the burn in 10 minutes kind! But spending time outside is so good for us mentally … Read More...
Pop-It Challenge Cards
If you have kids at home or in the classroom who are into Pop-It, these challenge cards from Teach Me Mommy are a fun way to add a little enrichment to this sensory toy.
The printables show different patterns … Read More...
Summer Sock Knitting Pattern
Even when it’s hot outside, sometimes you need to wear socks. Ankle socks are a great option to wear with sneakers when it’s hot outside, and these are super easy to knit with self-striping (or solid) yarn.
This pair of … Read More...
How to Make a Scrappy Plus Quilt
Calling all scrap quilters. It is time to start raiding your scrap fabrics for this gorgeous quilt. The Scrap Stash pattern is available over on the Quilty Love website. Just look at how the quilt shines with those soft colors.… Read More...
Surfer Dog Card with Sentiment Background
Looking for a fun way to create a card background? How about a repeat sentiment like on this cute card from Lien. She used a blocky “Hello” stamp with a stamp positioning tool and stamped the sentiment down the card … Read More...
10-Minute Headband from Knit Fabric – Sewing Tutorial
A cute headband is an easy sewing project you can whip up in just 10 minutes. My Golden Thimble has a tutorial showing how to make a simple headband from knit fabric. It’s so easy, it takes just 10 minutes! … Read More...
Summer Memories Butterfly Layout
Wow, check out all the texture and depth on this amazing Summer Memories layout from Rhonda! She used Shimmerz Paints over gesso to create a mixed media painted background but the main star of this design is the large butterfly … Read More...
Fun was to make “tasty” book reports
I spotted this photo and thought it was a cool recycled book page project but it is actually a 3d book report. I remember sometimes in school we could make a miniature scene instead of a report (I always did … Read More...
Kawaii Burger Cross Stitch Pattern
Kawaii characters are always cute, but there’s something extra cute about kawaii food. I’m not sure what it is but food turned into a character is just irresistible.
This Kawaii burger cross stitch pattern was designed by Mary Winkler and … Read More...
Striped Textured Hat Baby Knitting Pattern
Everyone needs a cute knit hat, but it’s even more true for babies, who need that extra bit of help keeping their temperature regulated. The good news is hats are super simple and fast to knit and every baby looks … Read More...
How to Avoid Puckering in Machine Embroidery
We have all been there. Started out a new machine embroidery project and then quickly realized that the lettering is puckering. This article from All Stitch can help you with that problem.
Filled with 10 problems and tips on how … Read More...
10 Baby Milestone Disk Sets You Can DIY
Milestone baby discs are a great way to capture special moments in your baby’s life. Whether it’s the first time they crawl, the first time they stand up or the first time they say “mama”, these discs serve as a … Read More...
Sunburst Thank You Card
Melissa used stamps, stencils and dies from Papertrey Ink to create this wonderful Sunburst Thank You Card. The blue and yellow color combination is so fresh and sunny! And check out all the layers created not only from the dimensional … Read More...
Summer Pool Traveler’s Notebook Pages
These wonderful Pool themed Traveler’s Notebook pages from Ashley feature the new Wayfarer line from Cocoa Daisy. These tall designs feature a sentiments page that features stickers, labels and stamps stacked down the center over polka dot and wave pattern … Read More...
Girls Play Shorts Free Sewing Pattern
Girls play shorts are easy to sew and they don’t take much fabric. These play shorts are made from knit fabric and have a simple yoga waistband that’s super comfortable to wear. You can get a free sewing pattern from … Read More...
Amazing Tutorial for a Monkey by Toys With Soul
I’m so in love with this little guy! He is created using some wonderful techniques that I think any needle felter would benefit from learning. Your teacher shows you how to create each part of him with love and … Read More...
Fun and easy recycled baby doll hand Halloween treat
If you can believe it I have a stash of baby doll parts. I have made vases out of the heads and pulled apart the limbs and have them on display in a large glass vase. This idea for popping … Read More...
Kittenish Tank Knitting Pattern
Want to add a little boxy gingham style to your wardrobe? The Kittenish Tank from Tina Tse Knits might be just the thing.
This fun colorwork top uses two colors of sport or heavy fingering weight yarn. It is available … Read More...
Make Way for Ducklings Alphabet Game
Make Way for Ducklings is a classic children’s book about people helping ducks find a new home in Boston. If you’ve never read it, you should, but basically it’s about a long line of ducks walking around and messing things … Read More...
Lion English Paper Piecing Pattern
If you want to be amazed at your own quilting work then you have to do this incredible lion pattern by Violet Craft. It can be purchased over on the Confident Stitch website. Wow is it stunning.
It is an … Read More...