Stitch 4 Seasons has a small but cute collection of cross stitch patterns that’s heavy on patriotic designs and samplers done in the form of cake stands.
Because that’s sort of a unique cross stitch genera I wanted to make … Read More...
Sunflower Crochet Kits On Sale Right Now: Cute Beginner Kits To Make Or Gift
There is something about sunflowers that just makes everything feel a little brighter, isn’t there? Even if your yarn basket is overflowing, your hook has gone missing again, and you have three unfinished projects quietly judging you from the sofa, … Read More...
5 Quilt Block Design Books Every Quilter Should Own
(Block Libraries That Turn One Idea Into Endless Quilts)
One of the easiest ways to become a more confident quilter is to start thinking in blocks instead of full quilt patterns
When you have a good quilt block reference book … Read More...
10 Crochet Hooded Scarf Patterns For Cozy Winter Making
There is something wonderfully sensible about a crochet scarf with a hood. It is one of those handmade pieces that makes you wonder why we ever separated hats and scarves in the first place. A hooded crochet scarf keeps … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday – Junie Romper Children’s Sewing Pattern Review
Some children’s sewing patterns instantly signal that they’re designed for real kids — the ones who crawl, roll, nap, and play hard. The Junie Romper stood out because it looks genuinely comfortable first, cute second. It’s sweet without being fussy … Read More...
Beginner’s Guide to Scrapbooking: How to Start Scrapbooking (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)
If you’ve been searching for a beginner’s guide to scrapbooking, chances are you’re either:
- Staring at a pile of photos
• Feeling sentimental and don’t know where to start
• Or slightly intimidated by those perfectly styled scrapbook pages online
Crochet Lizard Coaster Pattern PDF – A Funny Beginner-Friendly Reptile Mug Rug
This Popping Lizard Coaster Crochet Pattern is one of those wonderfully silly crochet projects that makes people smile before they’ve even put a mug on it. The lizard is worked with a simple round coaster body, then finished with a … Read More...
How to Make a Dimensional Shadow Box Card
How stinkin’ adorable is this shadow box card from Lynn!? There’s a darling bear sitting among the daisies with a sweet cottage in the background in a box with a hanger so the recipient can hang it like an ornament … Read More...
Knit a Giant Body Pillow Cover
I like to sleep with a body pillow and have done so for years. I’ve sewn a few different pillowcases for my pillow through the years, but I never would have thought to knit a cover for a body pillow. … Read More...
Sanrio and Hello Kitty Activities
Bring a little fun to the classroom or use these Sanrio character activity sheets at home for your Hello Kitty loving kiddo.
Make an easy and adorable Hello Kitty bookmark complete with decorated pasta bow with these instructions from Artsy … Read More...
10 Movie Night Popcorn Crochet Patterns For Cozy Couch Crafting
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a proper movie night, isn’t there? The blankets come out, someone claims the good spot on the couch, the dog mysteriously appears the second snacks are opened, and suddenly everyone is very invested in … Read More...
DIY Daily Shower Cleaner Recipe Review – A Simple Homemade Spray for Keeping the Bathroom Fresh
If you’re the kind of person who loves the idea of a sparkling shower but absolutely does not love the scrubbing part, this DIY Daily Shower Cleaner Recipe from CraftBits is a very practical little project to keep on hand. … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Sheep
If you’ve been following my felting adventures for a while, you already know I have a soft spot for sheep — and, really, all things farm animal themed. There’s just something so comforting about creating these fluffy, gentle creatures out … Read More...
Peyote Stitch Earrings: 10 Beaded Earring Tutorials To Make With Seed Beads
Peyote stitch earrings are the kind of project that make you feel clever rather quickly. They use tiny seed beads, a needle, thread, and a little patience, but the finished result can look wonderfully polished — the sort of handmade … Read More...
Butterfly Acetate Mini Scrapbook Album Project
Conny used the Butterfly Kisses collection of products from Doodlebug to create this wonderful mini album project. It measures 11″ x 7″ with a 1″ spine with lots of room to create. The outside cover is made from printed butterfly … Read More...
Cross Stitch Celebrating Canadian Cities
I love the old of old fashioned travel posters, and translating those kinds of posters into cross stitch is a fun way to commemorate a trip or stitch up your favorite city.
This collection of Canada themed city travel posters … Read More...
Creating Your Own Elecampane Root Tincture
There’s something very old-fashioned and comforting about a herbal tincture project like this one. This elecampane root tincture tutorial has that homemade apothecary feel to it, like the sort of recipe you’d tuck away in a notebook and come back … Read More...
Amazon Haul Yarn Sale: Soft Plush Crochet Yarn For Baby Gifts, Amigurumi And Cozy Makes
I have a dangerous weakness for soft yarn.
Not sensible yarn. Not “I definitely have a project planned” yarn. I mean the fluffy, squishy, velvety yarn that somehow jumps into your cart because it looks like it would make … Read More...
One Bowl Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (Soft, Chewy, and Easy to Make)
There is something deeply satisfying about a recipe that gives you homemade cookies and barely any washing up.
Because let’s be honest, fresh cookies are wonderful. Scrubbing a pile of mixing bowls afterward is far less magical.
These one bowl … Read More...
Book Review: Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk – A Sweet Gift From Grandma Who Knits
There are some children’s books that feel like they were made to be tucked inside a gift bag with a handmade scarf, a little ball of yarn, and a note from Grandma.
Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk is … Read More...