I love the old, distressed look of this Vintage Layout from Vicky. She used lot of different products from Ranger and Time Holtz to stencil, stamp and ink her background adding lots of layers of paper and ephemera. I love … Read More...
Artist Spotlight! Lindsey Thomas, Needle Felting Artist
Lindsey Thomas, Needle Felter
The best way to be inspired is to look for inspiration, and when we feel a bit stuck in our rut of making the same kinds of things over and over I love to get … Read More...
12 “Quilted” Card Ideas Using Dies
The Concord and 9ths series of Quilt Top Dies create the most amazing quilted designs using cardstock instead of fabric with no sewing needed. The possibilities of designs are endless, you can mix and match the dies, create small designs … Read More...
9 Ways to Embroider Leaves
One of the premiere embroidery websites, Pumora Embroidery brings us this guide to 9 stitches for embroidery.
So many designs incorporate leaves into them and this article rounds them all up. Some are more difficult than others, but they are … Read More...
9 Free Nine-Patch Quilt Patterns
The nine-patch quilt block is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by quilters of all skill levels for many generations. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced quilter, the simplicity and versatility of this block make it a … Read More...
20+ Cat Themed Afghans and Blanket Crochet Patterns
If you’re a cat lover and a crochet enthusiast, you’re in luck because this crochet roundup is all about cats and kittens! Whether you’re looking for a new project to keep you busy, or you’re searching for the perfect gift … Read More...
Spring Break Travel Page with Lots of Photos
Wow, check out how many photos and how much journaling Suzanna was able to add to this Spring Break Travel Layout! Using stamped and die cut frames and journaling lines she added space for notes about each photo, filling the … Read More...
Raglan Sleeve T-Shirt Dress Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a t-shirt dress that’s perfect for dressy or casual days! This raglan sleeve t-shirt is a free sewing pattern from So Sew Easy. It’s an easy pattern and you can make it in a couple of hours. It … Read More...
It’s All Love Hat Knitting Pattern
Pride isn’t exactly the time of year when you need a warm double knit beanie in the United States, but the It’s All Love hat pattern from ReLo Designs for KnitPicks might be a fun thing to knit while watching … Read More...
European Travel Cross Stitch Designs
It’s prime travel season in the United States and Europe, and these cute sampler designs featuring European landmarks and characters are great for adding to your travel scrapbook or working on while you’re armchair traveling.
The patterns include an Eiffel … Read More...
Fun, Free and Easy Spool of Thread Embroidery Pattern
Are you looking for a fun and easy hand embroidery project? Look at this adorable design from Flamingo Toes! It is another design of Bev’s that does not disappoint and you’ll be heading to your sewing box as soon … Read More...
Use a Punch to Create a Stitched Border for a Card
Dalis has a quick and clever way to create a stitched border using a scalloped eyelet edge punch. She punched the edge along each long side of a wide strip of paper and since the scallops have small holes in … Read More...
Barbie Top Free Pattern, No-Sew, No-Hem
Are you looking for a fun and easy way to recycle an old t-shirt and give your Barbie doll a new look? Look no further!
This tutorial will show you how to make a cute and fashionable doll top using … Read More...
Fatherly Love Layout with Chipboard Accents
This beautiful Fatherly Love Layout from Lisa Marie has so much great texture! The background pattern has a printed burlap look, the other papers that form the center border are distressed and all the chipboard pieces add depth as well. … Read More...
How to make a fun and easy #1 Dad trophy with recycled cups
This adorable project can be added to in so many ways. I bet it would make a great way to give a small gift or gift card in the top? Or roll up a classic tie? Or simply as is. … Read More...
Stitch a Relaxed Sweater with the Peach Fuzz Knitting Pattern
I love a pattern that looks deliberately scrappy, because that feels like an invitation to use stash even though it was written to use whole skeins of yarn.
Peach Fuzz from Melanie Berg uses color blocking on the body and … Read More...
How to Make a Quilt in an Hour
Everyone loves time savers these days, even quilters. That is why this idea from See Kate Sew is terrific. In this tutorial she makes her own fabric ahead of time. Brilliant!
The article tells you exactly how to get the … Read More...
Vintage Fanny Sweaters to Knit
Fanny Sweaters to Knit by Nancy Dent Fanny Sweaters are back in this re-release of the first 50 leaflets Leisure Arts’ ever published. For our 50th Anniversary, we are bringing back the Fanny Sweater design by Nancy Dent, and let’s… Read More...
Strawberry Basket Shaker Card
How “sweet” is this Strawberry Basket Card from Carly? This yummy design has so much movement, not only becuase it’s a shaker card but also because of how she placed her berries. Notice how some are inside the shaker and … Read More...
Bucket Hat – Free Sewing Pattern with 5 Sizes
Sew a bucket hat using a free pattern from AppleGreen Cottage! A bucket hat is easy to sew and great to wear on sunny summer days. The soft fabric hat is easily folded so you can tuck into a tote … Read More...