This cute little back to school cross stitch pattern would be a great gift for the teacher in your life. Stitch it up and attach it to a card, or make it into a bookmark.
The pattern is 37 by … Read More...
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by Sarah White
This cute little back to school cross stitch pattern would be a great gift for the teacher in your life. Stitch it up and attach it to a card, or make it into a bookmark.
The pattern is 37 by … Read More...
by Sarah White
Fall is my favorite season, and now is a great time to start knitting projects that are made for those transitional seasons of fall and spring. The Ravishing Vest by Joji Locatelli is a great option to knit and wear … Read More...
We have all been there. We go to the quilt store, buy some fabric, get it home and get ready to cut. We fold it and then, bam, notice that it is not squared up. Sometimes a cut can be … Read More...
This baby cardigan is super pretty and though listed as a girls cardigan it is more than acceptable to use it for any gender. This little cardigan would be pretty in white over a christening gown. You can download this … Read More...
This pattern is super fun. What you’ll love is it’s easy to memorize and moves along quickly. Knit and purl stitches only, no fancy stitches here. Perfect downtime project. Grab your favorite beverage, a Netflix show, and cast on.
The … Read More...
As an avid reader I can’t wait to buy the new Page Turner stamp set from Hello Bluebird. Christy used this set for a sweet rainy day reading card with a girl and her cat hanging out at home in … Read More...
When in doubt go back to the basics. This wonderful layout from Suzanna uses a grid of circles for the main design but this is really anything but basic. With sewn circles, round photos and pattern paper circles there is … Read More...
Celebrate back to school with this fun hand embroidery idea from Julie Measures. It is so cute and it looks just like a piece of paper with words on it.
The tutorial is easy to follow and has a … Read More...
Making your own makeup and beauty products has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Not only does it allow you to have complete control over the ingredients you use, but it can also save you money … Read More...
I was recently asked what I thought about buntings, and whether Crochet buntings are still a thing new mothers use for their babies. I did a bit of research into this and came to the conclusion that they are indeed … Read More...
Looking at the background of these beautiful cards from Jaycee you’d think they were expensive printed pattern papers but he actually created them himself! Using layering stamps from Altenew for the flowers he also added hand drawn stems and splattered … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Nothing beats a sundress for a fun summer outfit! And Melly Sews shows how you can easily sew your own shirred sundress. The shirred bodice is made with elastic thread and is stretchy for an easy fit. Sewing the shirring … Read More...
Noelle used a large heart shaped die with mountains and trees for the focal point of this colorful Mountain Hike layout. She painted the trees and added glitter paper to the “snow” on the hills, tucked the photo and a … Read More...
by Liza Adams
How about another Halloween idea? These eye balls are super creepy as they have a little something ‘extra’ you might not have seen in other tutorials.
Penfelt has some great tutorials over on their Youtube page, check out what … Read More...
This is an amazing costume! It may not be what you want to dress up as for Halloween but the repurposing ideas and tutorials could be used to create all sorts of shapes and elements. Pop on over to the … Read More...
by Sarah White
our hands on the Wild Bouquet pattern, unlock your inner artist, and let your imagination run wild as you embark on a cross-stitch adventure like no other. Experience the joy of crafting an exceptional masterpiece that celebrates the harmonious blend … Read More...
Perfect to show off your hand stitching pride, here are 10 free sewing related hand embroidery patterns from DMC. Which one is your favorite? Looking at all of these, I can’t choose one, but I do think it would be … Read More...
The butterfly quilt block is a classic design that has been used for generations of quilters. From grandmas to modern-day seamstresses, the butterfly quilt block has become a staple in many quilters’ collections. This timeless design is versatile, beautiful, and … Read More...
This wonderful card from Kara is full of summery sunshine and yummy yellow lemons, sure to brighten anyone’s day! But the star of this design is the custom sentiment she created using alphabet stamps and dies. She used a stamp … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
When you’re looking to make your desk or office space look cute, don’t overlook your mouse pad! You can replace a plain mouse pad with a cute new fabric mouse pad. There’s a sewing tutorial and free pattern you can … Read More...