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Emily Call’s Etsy shop is full of cross stitch patterns for the whole year, including specific seasons, affirmations and floral designs. Let’s take a closer look.
The biggest category on the site is called “all year” and it includes month … Read More...
There are a few sewing mistakes that almost feel like a rite of passage, and sewing a pouch shut with the zipper still closed is definitely one of them. If you have ever finished stitching the last seam, reached for … Read More...
Earlier this week I shared some amazing card ideas for Spring and Easter that featured cute little chicks (click here if you missed it). If you’d also like to create some chick cards yourself but don’t have any … Read More...
El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a country in Central America bordered by Honduras, Guatemala and the Pacific Ocean. It was historically home to the Maya and then the Cuzcatlecs before being conquered by Spain in the … Read More...
I picked up Knitwear from Finland from my local library, not knowing anything about it. Upon closer look I saw that the book includes “Designs by Minna Metsänen Inspired by Niina Laitinen.”
I didn’t know what any of that … Read More...
If you’re anything like me, Easter crafting sneaks up faster than you expect. One minute it’s January, the next you’re digging through your paper stash wondering where all the pastel cardstock went. That’s exactly why I love having a few … Read More...
One of the most confusing parts of planning a quilt is working out which block size to use. It sounds simple enough at first, until you start trying to figure out whether a 6-inch block is too small, whether a … Read More...
Perimenopause has a way of showing up everywhere. It’s not just the hormonal shifts, it’s the dry skin, the flat mood, the low energy, and those little changes that can make even your everyday routine feel different. That’s exactly why … Read More...
If you enjoy tracking your runs but don’t want your planner to feel like a strict fitness log, these Printable Stickers for Journals and Planners – Running offer a much gentler approach. They’re designed for people who like to record … Read More...
Beginner-friendly plush lamb sewing tutorial for spring
There’s something about a handmade lamb that just feels right at Easter. Maybe it’s the softness, maybe it’s the nostalgia, or maybe it’s because every lamb softie somehow ends up being that toy—the … Read More...
There is something about Easter stitching that always feels a little softer and sweeter than the rest of the year. Maybe it is the bunnies, maybe it is the pastel eggs, or maybe it is just the excuse to pull … Read More...
This lovely layout used light teal and pale pink (a very trendy color combo) for a soft and sweet Mother Daughter design. There’s also touches of woodgrain, lacy doilies, butterflies, ribbon lace and floral papers that all work perfectly together … Read More...
Even though we’re getting close to spring, I’m not quite ready to call it planting time where I live. I am, however, quite ready to have fresh herbs right outside my door again. Maybe for now I just have to … Read More...
There’s something magical about knitting your very first sweater—it feels like crossing a milestone in your maker journey. My First Sweater: A WeCrochet Collection is designed to help knitters make that leap with confidence, offering approachable patterns that look polished … Read More...
Spring quilting projects always feel a little lighter and more playful than winter sewing. The colours shift to soft pastels, florals start creeping into fabric collections, and suddenly you’re seeing bunnies, tulips, and little garden-inspired blocks everywhere. Easter quilts are … Read More...
If you’ve ever finished a sewing project and thought, “Well… that didn’t turn out how I imagined,” welcome to the club. Every sewist — absolutely every one — has made beginner sewing mistakes. The difference between people who keep sewing … Read More...
You’ve spent hours stabbing away, your wool creature looks adorable… and then it starts falling apart. The head wobbles, the limbs sag, or worse — the surface starts peeling like a bad sunburn.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not … Read More...
Beth’s sweet Easter card has a wonderful flat shaker element filled with confetti that has a stamped background with a flower basket. All around are little stamped chicks along with a cute snail and a large chick dressed as the … Read More...
Want a legitimate excuse to do more crafting instead of cleaning? Knit up some baskets to help you with your spring organization tasks, and as a bonus you’ll have less yarn you need to store!
This simple garter stitch basket … Read More...
There’s nothing in the world quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen. If you know me, you’ll know I have a serious obsession with hot bread straight from the oven. That golden crust, the … Read More...
