If you’ve been around this site for a while it should come as no surprise that I’m a little obsessed with knit pumpkins.
(Evidence: this roundup of knit pumpkin patterns, or a search for pumpkin in our archives.)
This … Read More...
Apple Books and Activities for Toddlers
If you have a little one at home or are teaching young kids, pairing children’s books and activities is a great way to extend the fun of reading and learning about certain topics.
If you want to add some … Read More...
Hello Fall Hand Embroidery Pattern
Jacquelynne Steves brings us this charming and free hand embroidery pattern. Hello Fall is perfect for those cool months that will be arriving soon.
If you have some experience with hand embroidery then this pattern is for you. The article … Read More...
Book Review – Zoo Animal Friends
Walk on the wild side with these 10 adorable animal knit patterns!
Mix and match and mix again with these adorable wildlife knitting patterns!Book includes:
- A panda, elephant, koala and baby, lion, polar bear, zebra, kangaroo with joey
Pumpkin Shaped Gnome Card
This adorable card from Shari really gets me in the mood for Fall, it’s got everything, a big pumpkin, a cute gnome, fall leaves and a basket of apples. Shari used dies from Simon Says and stamps from Brutus Monroe, … Read More...
Beer Layout with Torn Paper Background
Audrey really used pretty pattern papers to their best advantage on the background of this Love and Beer page. She tore 3 papers layering them down the top half of the design for wonderful color, pattern and texture. Down the … Read More...
Sweet Autumn Apple Cross Stitch Pattern
There’s something to be said for adorable little cross stitch patterns. They are small, quick to knit, easy for beginners, but satisfying for anyone of any skill level. And did I mention cute?
For example, this autumn apple from Cross … Read More...
Try This Easy Colorwork Sweater Knitting Pattern
Colorwork yoke sweaters are so popular because they give you a classic look and you get to play with a bit of color without having to do colorwork for the full garment.
If you’re intimidated by the idea of a … Read More...
Halloween Candy Corn Cat Wall Quilt Pattern
When I saw this absolutely adorable Halloween Candy Corn Cat wall quilt from Annie’s Craft Store I laughed out loud. It is so charming and perfect for Halloween.
Anyone who has ever put a clothing item on a cat knows … Read More...
20+ Chirstmas Snowman To Cross Stitch
As the holiday season approaches, it’s never too early to start planning your Christmas cross stitch projects. That’s why we’ve put together this roundup of delightful snowman-themed patterns to inspire your creativity and get you in the festive spirit. While … Read More...
Lip Balm Holder Halloween Card
This card from Angela is such a fun way to send someone a treat for Halloween! This cute little “hugger” ghost can hold a lip balm or small candy. She used some new products from Ellen Hutson to create her … Read More...
Simple and dramatic Halloween decoration idea
I love the simplicity of this Halloween decoration. I bet it would be easy to transform some recycled frames with a bit of paint, some old book pages and a plastic spider. The little bit of string really makes the … Read More...
Easy No-Sew Fabric Garland Tutorial
Create a colorful fabric garland for any holiday – without sewing a stitch! Lynnette at My Passionate Soul shows how to make this no-sew fabric garland. You can make it to suit any holiday or season by the fabric you … Read More...
“Beauty Within” Autumn Layout
Lisa Marie really transformed the chipboard shapes she used on this beautiful Autumn Layout! She colored them with colored pencils, gel pens and inks, adding glossy accents over top for some terrific shine. They are spread through out the layers … Read More...
Apple Tree Math Activity
Apples are coming in season in the fall, right when school is starting, so it’s a great time to add some apple-themed activities to your days.
This apple math activity from Hello Wonderful is cute and an easy way … Read More...
Use All the Minis for this Pretty Scarf Knitting Pattern
I think it’s just because I’m always on the lookout for stash-busting projects, but I feel like I’ve been sharing a lot of projects that use mini skeins lately.
The Confectionery scarf from Lisa K. Ross uses fingering weight yarn … Read More...
How to Make DIY Punch Needle Patches
Put your punch needle
skills to good use with these fun patches. It’s a great way to jazz up your favorite jeans jacket and it is easy to do. This tutorial from Something Turquoise shows you how.
Including a detailed … Read More...
20 Halloween Black Cats You Can Sew For Luck
The superstition associating black cats with bad luck is rooted in the European fear of darkness. Black cat superstition in Western culture dates back to Ancient Greece. In Japan, it is thought to be good luck if a black cat… Read More...
Cute Witchy Halloween Card
How adorable are the little witch and bat on this sweet Halloween card from Ashley!? She used brand new stamps from My Favorite Things to create her design. She created the beautiful ink blended sky with Distress Oxide Inks and … Read More...
Chair Cushion Sewing Tutorial
Add some extra padding – and a pop of color – to a chair with a DIY chair cushion. Hello Sewing has a tutorial showing how you can make one. These are great for dining chairs or maybe outdoor … Read More...