Okay, I know what you’re thinking — another crochet cardigan pattern? But hear me out! The Kingbird Cardigan is too good not to share. I promise, this might be the last one for a little while… or at least for … Read More...
Floral Card with Drippy Watercolor Technique
Do you find it hard to color inside the lines, are you not very adept at watercolor? Then how about embrace the messy with a purposeful drippy watercolor look like this pretty card from Amy R.? She used inks, lots … Read More...
Basic Long Sleeve T-Shirt Free Sewing Pattern
A basic long sleeve t-shirt is a must for any wardrobe. You can wear them with jeans for casual days, or with skirts and slacks for dressier looks. Once you’ve got a good basic t-shirt pattern, you can make it … Read More...
Vintage Wedding Mixed Media Layout
I love the soft colors of greys, pinks and creams on this Vintage Wedding Layout from Debbie, they work so perfectly with the sepia tone photos. She used layers of chipboard shapes and pieces, lots of 3D flowers along with … Read More...
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone Book Review
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson begins by listing the 10 Commandments of Detective Fiction by Robert Knox, and really sets the tone of the book within the first 3 pages. The book wastes no time … Read More...
Faux Watercolor Technique with Stamps
Carly got the soft, pretty look of watercolor without even having to pick up a paint brush. She used solid stamps stamped with dye or water based inks and a spray bottle with water to achieve a similar look but … Read More...
12 FREE Lemon Pattern Papers
Give your projects a sunny squeeze of color with these wonderful Lemon Pattern Papers. There are 12 different patterns to choose from in black and white with bold pops of bright yellow. These digital papers are FREE to download and … Read More...
Knit a Cute Washcloth for Spring
Spring cleaning means knitting new washcloths and dishcloths for all that spring cleaning, right?
The Emily’s Garden washcloth from The Kitchen Sink Shop is a cute little cloth with a bit of lace at the edges but still mostly Stockinette.… Read More...
Carve a stamp that you can create all sorts of images
When you spend time making a project that can then be used for all sorts of creations that is a really one that gets up to the top of the list. This carved stamp does just that. Pop on over … Read More...
5 Festive Easter Egg Appliqué Machine Embroidery Designs
Easter is one of the most loved holidays of the year, and there’s nothing better than celebrating it with beautiful, hand-made decorations and gifts. If you’re looking for an easy, fun and creative way to decorate your home or make … Read More...
5 Easter Cross Quilt Patterns
With Easter just around the corner, there’s no better time to get started on a new quilting project. And what could be more perfect for the occasion than a quilt that celebrates the cross?
These five quilt patterns are perfect … Read More...
Book Review – Too Cute Amigurumi With Free Pattern
Too Cute Amigurumi by Jennifer Santos 
Take your amigurumi talents up a notch with 30 beautiful projects that are bursting at the seams with charm as you discover just how gorgeous crochet can be. Jennifer Santos, the owner of Super … Read More...
Spring Floral Wreath Card
Laura used stamps and dies from My Favorite Things to create this lovely Spring Wreath Card. I love how she used an oval to cut the opening from the base and used it as a guide to form the shape … Read More...
Easy DIY Backpack from an Upcycled T-Shirt
This DIY backpack is easy to make from an upcycled t-shirt! Most of us have at least a few t-shirts on hand that have seen better days, or that the kids have outgrown. Turn them into a backpack with this … Read More...
Baby Shadow Box Frame
This sweet baby shadow box frame would be a perfect gift to create for new parents. Tulika used new “Kidland” papers and supplies from Dress My Craft to add lots of depth and dimension inside the frame including some tiny … Read More...
Flying Fox Shawl Knitting for a Cause
The beautiful Flying Fox Shawl was designed by Ukrainian designer Olga Gotham and is available for purchase as a standalone pattern or a kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
The company has announced that through April 8, 2022, all sales of … Read More...
Stitch a Simple Jar Cozy
This little jar cozy is a great quick project or something fun for someone new to cross stitch to try. The base is stitchable felt, which is felt sheets that come with holes already in them, like counted cross stitch … Read More...
Using the Electric Quilt 8 Software
Have you been thinking about using the Electric Quilt 8 software? I can tell you that I use it and love it. I design almost all of my quilts in it. There is a learning curve, but the Electric Quilt … Read More...
Tulip Card with Foiled Ribbon
I love foiling, it adds the most amazing shine to cards but I never thought to foil on anything but cardstock. Well, Carol certainly did and the results are beautiful gold foiled ribbon! How cool is that!? She used hot … Read More...
Easter Bunny Letter Search Printables
Learning letters is an important part of getting ready to learn to read and write, and this activity puts an Easter twist on learning by placing the letters in the Easter bunny’s belly.
The printables from ABCs of Literacy include … Read More...