Why We Eat Fried Peanuts by Zed Zha, illustrated by Sian James, tells a sweet story of a woman’s kindness and the family that remembers her.
A child asks her father why they eat fried peanuts for Lunar New Year, … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Why We Eat Fried Peanuts by Zed Zha, illustrated by Sian James, tells a sweet story of a woman’s kindness and the family that remembers her.
A child asks her father why they eat fried peanuts for Lunar New Year, … Read More...
Discover the perfect crochet pattern to create an adorable and interactive playtime experience for your little one with the Construction Set Tool Belt and Hard Hat pattern by SweetPotato3Patterns! This delightful pattern allows you to crochet a charming tool belt … Read More...
With the New Year here it’s a fun time to think about monthly projects like calendars, planners, traveler’s notebooks, journals and scrapbooks. If you’re wanting to capture the feel of each month try using images and colors that evoke … Read More...
If you’re looking for a fun, practical crochet project, the Red Heart Crochet Granny Cross-Body Bag is a perfect choice. I’ve actually made two of these as gifts, and they turned out wonderfully! The design combines the classic granny square … Read More...
The latest release from Lawn Fawn features lots of adorable Pandas. Samantha used several Pandas hanging out in a Bamboo grove celebrating a belated birthday for a fun interactive card.
When the tab at the top is pulled a Panda … Read More...
This lovely “Home is Where the Heart Is” die cut is perfect for so many different styles of layout. You can make it large to fill almost the entire page, like Nathalie did here, or make it smaller for a … Read More...
by Sarah White
I know it hasn’t been actual winter in the Northern Hemisphere for that long, but as soon as we get past the holidays the weight of how much winter we have left to deal with starts to get to me. … Read More...
It so fun when you can find a new use for something that is totally unexpected. That is just the case with this adorable little locket project. I did give you a clue in the title. Pop on over to … Read More...
by Sarah White
One of the tools that I consider essential for most cross stitchers is an embroidery hoop, but I know it’s not really essential.
A lot of the stitching I have been doing lately has been on really small projects where … Read More...
As a fan of Harry Styles and crochet, I knew this book would be a fun way to combine two of my favorite hobbies. The Unofficial Harry Styles Crochet by Lee Sartori certainly does not disappoint. This book is a … Read More...
Ok, who doesn’t just totally love Dolly Parton!? Even if you aren’t a country music fan how can you not love this woman? She’s got an amazing talent, she’s an award winner and she’s got a huge heart, donating so … Read More...
Happy New Year! Now, time to start making Valentine goodies that you will love to give to everyone that rock! I have so many new things to try but this one is moving up the list as it is easy … Read More...
by Sarah White
This year’s Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year of the snake. Most people see snake as a negative because they are thought to be secretive, devious and jealous, but they can also be intuitive, diligent and persuasive. … Read More...
The Sulky blog post offers a comprehensive tutorial on crafting a Valentine Mug Rug through machine embroidery. It advises incorporating various embellishments such as machine embroidery, quilting, and ribbon to infuse charm and tailor the rug for occasions like “gal-entine’s” … Read More...
Ashley die cut a snowflake wreath from blue paper as the base of her wonderful Winter layout. She added a fun and colorful title with clusters of winter florals, white snowflakes and winter gear along with other similar clusters around … Read More...
by Sarah White
Now that the whole world seems to have fallen for the movie version of the musical Wicked, it’s time to stitch up some Wicked cross stitch patterns.
My favorite that I found is probably this Elphaba Defy cross stitch … Read More...
by Sarah White
I have lately been enjoying knit dresses as a way to keep extra warm when the weather is cold. Toward the end of 2022/beginning of 2023 I made a bulky sweater into a tunic but I don’t think I fully … Read More...
I’m excited to kick off this year’s book reviews with a gem that has already become an indispensable part of my embroidery journey: RSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). This comprehensive guide … Read More...
Hello, dear crochet friends!
As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a Happy New Year filled with inspiration, creativity, and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just beginning your … Read More...
This may look like a random collection of things you would find in your “junk drawer” but package them up with the cute little note that features the explanation and you will put a smile on everyone’s face you give … Read More...