I have always liked sunflowers, but of course now they make us think of Ukraine and are all the more meaningful and beautiful. I think we should all stitch a sunflower — or a field of them! — this summer.… Read More...
Zelenskyy Superman Mittens
These mittens knit with the face of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Superman symbol make me smile. They’re designed by Knittinglotta and say “nobody is going to break us” on the palm of one mitten and “I need ammunition … Read More...
How to Make a Hand Embroidered Heart for Mother’s Day
Perfect for Mother’s Day, this floral hand embroidery sampler from Cutesy Crafts for Polka Dot Chair is absolutely lovely.
You will be able to show off a number of different stitches in this design including the wagon wheel and the … Read More...
Luxury Candle Making Kit
Gifting candles is very popular right now and whilst some of us might get sick of them, I do like them as a fallback gift, I feel like I’d rather have a cupboard of candles that were gifted to me … Read More...
Roll and Race Shape Games
Sometimes turning something into a game makes kids learn it — or show that they have learned it — way faster than doing regular worksheets or quizzes does.
These roll and race shape games from This Reading Mama cover the … Read More...
How to Watercolor a Card with Stencils
I usually think of ink blending when I think of using stencils but Therese used watercolors with layering stencils to create this beautiful floral card. She’s sharing step by step directions on how she water colored her Birthday card, adding … Read More...
Candy Bag Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial
These upcycled candy bag pouches are such a fun project! Buy a bag of your favorite candy, and then turn the wrapper into a cute zipper pouch. Julia Frazier from Bayhill Studio shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. These … Read More...
Crafty Kids Layout
Jen created this fun layout featuring her daughter and friend working on some crafts. Notice how she left an L shape showing the background paper and “pushing” the main design into one corner, part of the title also sits in … Read More...
Knit a Cowl Inspired by the Suffragist Movement
The Aperture Cowl by Rebecca McKenzie showed up in my Instagram feed not too long ago, and though it isn’t a new pattern I love it so much I wanted to share it with you.
It’s a bandana style cowl … Read More...
Mother’s and Father’s Day Wagon Cards
How cute are these scenes of parent pulling all their kids in wagons? Marine used products from Sunny Studio to create these adorable Mother’s and Father’s Day cards. She changed these cards only slightly for either Mom or Dad and … Read More...
Spring Bicycle Cross Stitch Pattern
This retro bicycle with a basket full of flowers is super cute and a great piece to stitch for spring.
The design is from Dear Sukie, and it is 99 by 67 stitches, or about 7 by 4.75 inches on … Read More...
Create a Silhouette Cut File from an Image (with Freebie)
One of the things I love most about my Silhouette die cutting machine is being able to use an image or design my own and easily turn it into a cut file. Joy is sharing how she used the image … Read More...
Using Quilts in Therapy
Quilting is not just to make something pretty for a bed. Did you know that quilting and quilts can also be used in therapy? This article from NextAvenue details how quilts are incorporated into various forms.
From mental health to … Read More...
65% off Online Craft and DIY Classes This Weekend
It’s Mothers day weekend which means we get to spend a little on ourselves, cause let’s face it no one else is
buying us what we actually asked for right?
This weekend you can get 65% off all classes at … Read More...
Fusing Recycled Glass in your Microwave – Three Jewelry Designs to make at Home
I know I keep posting about the microwave kilns
, but they really are a great thing! Being able to experiment with a new medium like glass in your own home is great. It is kinda like those mini potters … Read More...
16 Orange Scented Essential Oil Recipes For Anxiety
This roundup of links is for recipes containing Orange Essential oil. Orange Essential oil
is the perfect ingredient when it comes to treating anxiety naturally. So what makes Orange oil soo good for the soul?
Orange essential oil is extracted … Read More...
Knit and Crochet Toddler Togs
“Toddler Togs: 4 Pieces to Spruce Up Your Favorite Little One’s Wardrobe by Lillian Rather and Jean Leinhauser (Lillian Rather, Easy Designs, Beginner, Crochet, Knit, Leisure Arts, 50 Year Anniversary, Baby, DIY, Fashion, Baby Clothes, Baby Fashion, Fashion, 50th… Read More...
Umbrella Cat Card
This sweet cat in an umbrella card is sure to brighten anyone’s day! Vicky used an easy paper piecing technique to add color and pattern to the umbrella, adding a die cut flower and coloring the stamped kitty in with … Read More...
Girls Crop Top Free Sewing Pattern
This crop top is an easy pattern to sew for girls, and it’s so cute for spring! It takes just a few pattern pieces so it won’t take long to cut out or sew up. The free sewing pattern comes … Read More...
Folded Flaps Layout
Check out the unique folded flaps design on this layout from Lydia. Using double sided pattern papers she cut from the opposite corners and folded the paper securing the corners with eyelets and ribbon. She added her title in stickers … Read More...