Let’s be honest, some crochet projects are useful, some are impressive, and some exist purely because a tiny smiling dumpling made from yarn is too adorable to resist. You can pop them into a dumpling basket for a fun gift … Read More...
Leggy Frog Crochet Patterns That Are Ridiculously Cute
There is something wonderfully ridiculous about a crochet frog with legs three times longer than its body.
A traditional amigurumi frog is cute, of course, but give that same frog a pair of dangling legs and suddenly it has an … Read More...
AITA for Not Wanting to Teach Sewing to Everyone Who Asks?
… Read More...Dear Crafty Readers,
“I’ve been sewing long enough that people now treat it like a personality trait instead of a skill.
Somewhere along the way, ‘you sew’ turned into ‘you should teach.’
Friends mention it casually. Family assumes it. Coworkers
Book Review: The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook
If you are drawn to the calm, graphic beauty of sashiko stitching, The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook is the sort of book that immediately jumps off the shelf. The cover alone is enough to make a stitcher pause for a proper … Read More...
12 FREE Highland Cow Digital Stamps
This week on the card making blog I’m celebrating the new popular “it” animal, the adorable Highland Cow. Earlier I posted some amazing cards featuring them (click here if you missed it) and today wanted to share some downloads … Read More...
Knit a Mosaic Shawl Inspired by Mythology
Sometimes when I’m scrolling through Ravelry a pattern will catch my eye as much because of the name as the look of the design (which is a little hard to see in those little thumbnails sometimes, anyway).
So it was … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Gorgeous Cornucopia Wreath
I don’t know when or why I cam across this cross stitch pattern, but it’s been on my list to share for a while and today’s the day.
This design from AllaboutxStitch features a giant, colorful wreath with all sorts … Read More...
12 Adorable Axolotl Crochet Patterns To Make
There are some animals that seem almost too wonderfully odd to be real, and the axolotl is certainly one of them. With those feathery little gills, tiny feet and permanently cheerful expression, it is hardly surprising that axolotl crochet patterns … Read More...
12 Travel Adventure Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Jessica’s amazing layout incorporates her photos into the large die cut title that fills her adventurous travel page. This is such a fun way to include pics and it helps narrow and focus in on what’s most important in the … Read More...
Apple Knitting Patterns for Fall and Back to School
It feels like it’s too early to be thinking about back to school, but as I write this my daughter has just a couple of weeks of summer left! So let’s get in that school and fall knitting spirit by … Read More...
Learning about Gabon for Kids
Gabon is a country in central Africa on the Equator, which is bordered by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea. Let’s learn more.
Gabon
… Read More...12 Beginner-Friendly Quilt Blocks That Are Perfect for Scraps
If you’re a beginner quilter with a scrap pile that’s starting to look like a small fabric landfill, you’re in the right place. The easiest way to build confidence is to sew quilt blocks that don’t demand perfection — the … Read More...
Crochet Pokémon Cards Are the Collectible Crossover Crafters Cannot Resist
Just when you think the worlds of crochet and Pokémon cannot possibly become any more adorable, along comes a trading card featuring a tiny crocheted character sitting in its own handmade little world.
These crochet Pokémon cards are real, officially … Read More...
12 Easy Sewing Projects To Make With Fat Quarters
If your fabric stash looks anything like mine, there is probably a pile of fat quarters somewhere that started out as “just one cute bundle” and somehow turned into a whole little fabric library. No judgement here. I have absolutely … Read More...
Ranunculus Knitting Pattern: Why Knitters Keep Making This Famous Sweater
Every so often, a knitting pattern becomes so popular that it feels as though every knitter has either made one, queued one or quietly added yarn to their basket while insisting they are “just looking.”
The Ranunculus knitting pattern by … Read More...
12 Handmade Highland Cow Card Ideas – The New “It” Animal
Lawn Fawn is always on top of the trends, here Catherine used a new stamp set to create a wonderful platform pop up birthday card full of a herd of cute highland cows. I love the soft colors she used … Read More...
Pencil Cross Stitch Patterns
Last year I shared my cute pencil cross stitch bookmark pattern, so I thought this year maybe I would look for more pencil cross stitch patterns to celebrate back to school or the writer in your life.
If you’re … Read More...
12 Free Cable Knit Sweater Patterns for a Cosy Handmade Wardrobe
There is something nostalgic and reassuring about a cable knit sweater. Perhaps it is the way those twisting stitches look as though they have been keeping people warm for generations, or perhaps it is simply the promise of a proper … Read More...
How To Make A Recycled Bottle Cap Planter From An Empty Tin Can
There are two types of people in this world: people who throw bottle caps straight into the bin, and crafters who look at them and think, “Hmm… I could probably make something with those.”
This recycled bottle cap planter is … Read More...
Unisex Crochet Slouch Hat – A Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pattern You Can Actually Finish
If you are looking for an easy crochet slouchy hat pattern for beginners, this one from CraftBits is a great place to start. It is a simple unisex crochet hat worked in rows, then joined into a tube and gathered … Read More...