I’m in deep denial about the fact that new year is almost upon us again! It’s been the fastest and the longest year at the same time, and I can look back and see some good things as well as … Read More...
2025 Year Of The Snake Quilt Pattern
Prepare for the Chinese Year of the Snake in 2025 by diving into a vibrant snake quilt pattern available on Etsy. This playful design features rich red hues inspired by traditional Chinese colors, adding cultural significance to your quilting project.… Read More...
Product Review – Sweet Roll Vivid
Lasy month we shared the Sweet Rolls Fruit review and this month we are featuring the vivid range, just in time for NYE projects.
Introducing Premier Sweet Roll Vivid Yarn, the latest addition to the beloved Sweet Roll family! … Read More...
Christmas Mice Interactive Diorama Card
I love absolutely everything about this Christmas card from Samantha. I love the cute mice, I love the rainbow color scheme, I love the 3D interactive elements, it’s all just too darn cute! She used stamps, dies and pattern paper … Read More...
A bunch of great ways to display holiday cards all over the house
I don’t have much available way space as I cover my walls with art. But I do have big white plain kitchen cabinets so this idea for putting big red ribbons on them to clip the Christmas cards to is … Read More...
Book Review: Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit & Crochet Blankets
Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.
Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Design For Cross Stitch
If you’re a fan of detailed and colorful cross stitch patterns, Design for Cross Stitch might have a pattern you want to try. This Etsy shop is based in Spain and has more than 50 designs with a focus on … Read More...
Free-Motion for Beginners – Quilting Session
Learn the fundamentals of free-motion quilting with the “Free-Motion for Beginners – Quilting Session” offered by Sulky. In this comprehensive session, you’ll conquer any apprehensions about free-motion quilting and gain the confidence to complete your quilting projects with decorative thread … Read More...
Aurora Wrap Free Crochet Pattern
The Aurora Wrap is a crochet piece that combines elegance with simplicity, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters. This pattern is designed to be an airy, lightweight wrap, ideal for adding a bit of warmth and a … Read More...
48 FREE Watercolor Christmas Clip Art Images
If you’re working on your scrapbook pages or even last minute greeting cards or handmade gifts for Christmas you need to check out this amazing collection of watercolor clip art. These darling designs include Santa and Mrs. Claus, girls, boys, … Read More...
Learning about Snow
Not all of us live where there is a lot of snow in the winter (or even where it is winter as I write this, but it can still be fun to learn about snow, what it is and why … Read More...
5 FREE Christmas Money Cards to Print or Die Cut
If you’re stuck on what to give someone this Holiday season maybe just slip them some cash. But of course do it in a fun and crafty way with a handmade card! These five different cards have loops that fold … Read More...
How to make garlands with all sorts of recycled elements
These recycled wine corks give a nautical feel when painted in festive colors. This recycled garland could be perfect for your beach themed Christmas. Sail on over to the blog Will Tip Top for lots more creative garland ideas made … Read More...
Penguin Cross Stitch Patterns
There are a lot of cute winter animals that I think don’t get the attention they deserve because they’re not necessarily Christmas related. We’re going to change that a little bit today with a look at some adorable penguin cross … Read More...
Why Not Knit a Tiny Llama?
I’ve been enjoying knit amigurumi animal patterns lately (see also: this adorable knit pigeon) and of course being a knitter I love llamas.
So when I saw this little llama pattern I knew I had to share it.
The … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Dinner Placemat
I recently stumbled upon the Happy Gatherings Placemat pattern, and it immediately caught my eye as the perfect addition to my Christmas dinner table. The design is both charming and festive, which will enhance the ambiance of any holiday gathering.… Read More...
Discover Quilting Hacks with Anna Maria Horner
Join celebrated designer Anna Maria Horner in this insightful online class where she shares her best quilting hacks to help you achieve stunning results with ease.
In this compact yet comprehensive class, Anna Maria covers five essential lessons packed with … Read More...
12 Family Christmas Scrapbook Layout Ideas
A great way to use of small scraps of pattern paper is creating custom backgrounds like Nathalie did here with die cut circles, these have a faux stitched edge to add extra texture too. She used sentiments and embellishments on … Read More...
Easy way to recycle old Christmas cards into new ones
I don’t have the heart to throw away Christmas cards so I am always on the look out for new ways to use them in projects. This idea for ripping them to create the bottom edges of Christmas trees is … Read More...
Learning about Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a celebration that I’ve written about a little in the past (see: Kwanzaa Activities for Kids) but I feel like it doesn’t always get the attention it deserves since it happens in the week after Christmas. It’s … Read More...