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If you’re looking for a fun, practical crochet project, the Red Heart Crochet Granny Cross-Body Bag is a perfect choice. I’ve actually made two of these as gifts, and they turned out wonderfully! The design combines the classic granny square … Read More...
The latest release from Lawn Fawn features lots of adorable Pandas. Samantha used several Pandas hanging out in a Bamboo grove celebrating a belated birthday for a fun interactive card.
When the tab at the top is pulled a Panda … Read More...
This lovely “Home is Where the Heart Is” die cut is perfect for so many different styles of layout. You can make it large to fill almost the entire page, like Nathalie did here, or make it smaller for a … Read More...
I know it hasn’t been actual winter in the Northern Hemisphere for that long, but as soon as we get past the holidays the weight of how much winter we have left to deal with starts to get to me. … Read More...
It so fun when you can find a new use for something that is totally unexpected. That is just the case with this adorable little locket project. I did give you a clue in the title. Pop on over to … Read More...
One of the tools that I consider essential for most cross stitchers is an embroidery hoop, but I know it’s not really essential.
A lot of the stitching I have been doing lately has been on really small projects where … Read More...
As a fan of Harry Styles and crochet, I knew this book would be a fun way to combine two of my favorite hobbies. The Unofficial Harry Styles Crochet by Lee Sartori certainly does not disappoint. This book is a … Read More...
Ok, who doesn’t just totally love Dolly Parton!? Even if you aren’t a country music fan how can you not love this woman? She’s got an amazing talent, she’s an award winner and she’s got a huge heart, donating so … Read More...
Happy New Year! Now, time to start making Valentine goodies that you will love to give to everyone that rock! I have so many new things to try but this one is moving up the list as it is easy … Read More...
This year’s Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year of the snake. Most people see snake as a negative because they are thought to be secretive, devious and jealous, but they can also be intuitive, diligent and persuasive. … Read More...
The Sulky blog post offers a comprehensive tutorial on crafting a Valentine Mug Rug through machine embroidery. It advises incorporating various embellishments such as machine embroidery, quilting, and ribbon to infuse charm and tailor the rug for occasions like “gal-entine’s” … Read More...
Ashley die cut a snowflake wreath from blue paper as the base of her wonderful Winter layout. She added a fun and colorful title with clusters of winter florals, white snowflakes and winter gear along with other similar clusters around … Read More...
Now that the whole world seems to have fallen for the movie version of the musical Wicked, it’s time to stitch up some Wicked cross stitch patterns.
My favorite that I found is probably this Elphaba Defy cross stitch … Read More...
I have lately been enjoying knit dresses as a way to keep extra warm when the weather is cold. Toward the end of 2022/beginning of 2023 I made a bulky sweater into a tunic but I don’t think I fully … Read More...
I’m excited to kick off this year’s book reviews with a gem that has already become an indispensable part of my embroidery journey: RSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). This comprehensive guide … Read More...
Hello, dear crochet friends!
As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a Happy New Year filled with inspiration, creativity, and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just beginning your … Read More...
This may look like a random collection of things you would find in your “junk drawer” but package them up with the cute little note that features the explanation and you will put a smile on everyone’s face you give … Read More...
After I wrote the other day all about hibernating animals, I came across another book that would be fun for a unit study on hibernation or animals in the winter.
Hiders Seekers Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in … Read More...
This darling card from Janet has a stamped snowman bundled up for winter with his bird buddy. There’s glitter paper die cut snow at his feet with snowflakes and sequins falling all around too. Find more info at the Art … Read More...
The Crochet Temperature Blanket 2025 (SKU: M24199) is a fun and memorable crochet project designed to document the weather throughout the year. Priced at $137.77, this kit allows you to crochet a blanket that reflects the daily temperatures or … Read More...
