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Women are rising up are letting their voices be heard more and more. Join in that chorus with one of these female empowerment hand embroidery designs available for purchase over on Etsy.
The female empowerment movement has been a long-standing … Read More...
The holiday season is the perfect time to break out the quilting needles and get to work on a festive quilt project. Candy canes are a staple of the Christmas season, and they make a charming and cheerful addition to … Read More...
Catherine has a great tip to create a shaped card using a die. She first folded her card base in half then placed the watering can die a bit above the top fold of the cardstock so that section doesn’t … Read More...
Yarelys used stamps and dies from LDRS to create this wonderful Floral Dog Layout. She used layering flower dies to cut pattern paper for the larger flowers, the smaller are stamped and fussy cut flowers. They form a “C” shape … Read More...
Stitch up a pretty bowl full of lemons and limes with this free sewing pattern! The Yellow Birdhouse has a free pattern for making these adorable lemons and limes from felt. The pattern includes a full lemon or line as … Read More...
This cute cross stitch pattern reminds me of the fantastical fun that can happen when you read books, so I would probably stitch this as a bookmark, but it would be great in a child’s room as well.
The Adventure … Read More...
Who doesn’t love a cold juicy slice of watermelon on hot summer days? I know I do. Here’s a fun little project from Strings Away for a watermelon magnet. You’ll always have a slice on your refrigerator if you make … Read More...
Maybe it’s because my yarn cupboard is literally overflowing right now, but I’m thinking a lot about stash busting projects.
The Kaleidoscope sweater from Berroco (designed by Margaux Hufnagel) has a colorful circular yoke worked in rainbow colors, but you … Read More...
Cheiron used lots of Distress Products from Ranger and Tim Holtz to create this amazing Mixed Media Floral Card. She first stamped the flower with Distress Ink, embossing it with Distress Glaze, then she sprayed it with Ink Spray, colored … Read More...
Add a splash of color and texture to your layouts and cards using Gloss Sprays. You can get a dense spray or a light splatter depending on the distance you hold the bottle away from the paper, you can use … Read More...
Do you want to make a little village to decorate for the holidays? Jump in your craft car and cruise on over to the blog Bernudarzniece for a great collection of ways to make tons of little houses like this … Read More...
The Stripey Turtle Tank by Emily Curtis isn’t a new knitting pattern but I saw someone sharing their finished object on Instagram the other day and it was so cute I just had to share it.
This project is the … Read More...
It’s always good when it’s hot outside to add a little water play to your activities.
If your kids like to collect sticks, this idea from Kids Craft Room will be super simple to set up. Kids can design and … Read More...
Have you recently made a fall or Thanksgiving quilt top but just can’t decide how to quilt it? Just take a look at this adorable design by Lori Kennedy for Bernina.
This tutorial takes you through the design, step-by-step … Read More...
This one is more for the advanced glass artists, but I wanted to included it in the blog as I know we have a few experienced Glass artists that like to get inspiration and ideas from our blog. You can … Read More...
Make 15 gorgeous and unique crochet and knit afghans using the Universal Yarn Uptown yarn collection.
With yarn weights that range from DK to bulky, Universal Yarn’s Uptown collection really shines in this book that features an array of… Read More...Ink blending is still a super popular technique and I love seeing all the different things creators do with it to take it to the next level. Galina used a double ink blending idea for the background of this sweet … Read More...
As the summer is winding down it’s time for the kids to head back to school. Don’t forget to document that first day back with a fun layout like this one using products from Echo Park. The graph paper makes … Read More...
This is an easy to follow crochet pattern to make a little amigurumi piglet using Bernat Blanket yarn. The pattern works up quickly and makes a cuddly stuffed animal. The finished pig is 3 inches tall and 7 inches long.
Have you been struggling to learn how to needle felt well? Perhaps you have followed along with a few books or kits but can’t really get the feel for it. There’s nothing like learning in person, really getting one … Read More...
