How to do the Quilt As You Go Direct Join Technique
Lately I have been doing some more quilt-as-you-go projects. They are fun and easy and a little bit different than traditional quilting. If you have a lot of qayg blocks but are not sure how to join them to make … Read More...
Felt Tooth Fairy Pillow Free Sewing Pattern
Losing a tooth is a huge deal for a kid, especially when they get to leave it out for the tooth fairy! You can sew an adorable felt tooth fairy pillow for your child to use. A Beautiful Mess has … Read More...
Heart Pocket Cards
How pretty is the peach and gold color combination on these sweet Valentine’s from Jamie!? She used gold foiling on vellum tags tucked inside the pocket card that has a heart shaped opening, adding stamped sentiments to the tag and … Read More...
Spectacular Love Layout
I love the Spectacular pun on this sweet layout from Natalie! The heart shaped glass are the “specs”, get it? 🙂 Along with the puny title, a cute photo and doily borders she created her own banner flags with foil … Read More...
Wet Felted Valentines Cushion Tutorial!
Have you been finding it hard to discover valentines themed projects this year? Me too, there’s not much out there, especially for the wet felter! This one is a project with a difference so I hope you really like it!… Read More...
Knit a Brioche Headband to Keep the Wind Off
I love a good headband/ear warmer. I don’t like to wear hats (not because my hair is ever fixed, I just don’t like the feel of something squeezing my head) so a warm headband is a great way for me … Read More...
How to make a unicorn Valentine box
This is just darling and while meant for kids I find it a bit artistic in a cubist style. I really think there is art in this construction. Well however you happen to like it and need to make one … Read More...
Eye of God Plastic Canvas Patterns
Do you remember when you were a child in summer camp or Sunday school and you would make those beautiful eye of god craft projects? I think I still have one tucked away some where. Now you can replicate that … Read More...
Star Galaxy Afghan Pattern
I am really loving Mary Maxim for patterns at the moment as they have dug up some vintage patterns and the detail in the designs is amazing. I love this Space blanket and any space crazt kid is going to … Read More...
Accordion Card for Valentine’s Day
This sweet accordion card has lots of pockets to tuck inside lots of cute tags and is a special project to create for someone special on Valentine’s Day. I love the pink and red with pops of black color combo! … Read More...
Love Letter Envelope Pillow with Pocket – Free Sewing Pattern
This Valentine pillow looks just like a love letter! The front of the pillow looks like the front of an envelope you’d send in the mail. The back has folded flaps and a functional pocket where you can tuck a … Read More...
Create a Photo Waterfall Layout
One way to add lots of photos to a layout is with a “waterfall”, this is an interactive element that flips through a stack of photos when the tab is pulled. Carol created one on her lovely Be YOU tiful … Read More...
Accordion Fold Hearts Make a Cute, Easy Valentine’s Day Craft
When I saw this accordion fold hearts wreath project from The House that Lars Built on Instagram the other day, I immediately thought about how this would be a fun one for kids.
There’s a printable gradient template you can … Read More...
Easy Cocoon Shrug Knitting Pattern
This easy chunky shrug knitting pattern is a great project for beginner knitters or anyone who wants a little warmth in a hurry.
It uses worsted weight yarn and includes a simple cable pattern that runs up the back of … Read More...
DIY Small Treat Box
This adorable tiny treat box is the perfect size for small candies or even jewelry for Valentine’s Day or any occasion. Using cardstock to create the box you punch or die cut shapes on the lid to show the design … Read More...
Hugs and Kisses Baby Layout
I love the mint and coral color combo on this sweet Baby Layout from Meg, such a fresh take on traditional pink and blue! She created her background by rubbing an ink pad onto white cardstock, clustering her photos and … Read More...
‘I Complete Me’ Snarky Valentine Cross Stitch
If you’re the sort of person who doesn’t love Valentine’s Day, ABITStitches has got you covered.
She’s got a great collection of “My Crummy Valentine” projects, which you can purchase as patterns or kits.
My favorite I “I Complete Me,” … Read More...
Green Fabric for Saint Patrick Day Quilts
It is said that green is one of the most relaxing colors that one can see. Maybe it has to do with nature or maybe something else. All I know this that it is a beautiful color, and if you … Read More...
Sassy Vintage Plate Up-cycle by Plate-a-tude
I came across these Vintage plates on Facebook by Plate-a-Tude and I knew I had to share it with all my thrifting crafters. Make sure you check out the Plate-a-tude page to shop for her latest designs.
I have … Read More...