I have long had a goal in my knitting life that I wanted to knit a pair of leggings. Leggings are a huge project but I reasoned it would be worth it because they would be really warm and comfortable, … Read More...
Mix things up the Easter with fun and pretty egg decorating and displays
These burger eggs have to be the cleverest and unexpected Easter decoration I’ve spotted. I bet these would look adorable across the lawn ready to hunt for on Easter morning. These and a bunch more clever Easter egg decorating and … Read More...
How to Embroider a Modern Valentine’s Heart
Make your sweetheart something modern and striking with this free tutorial from Busy Being Jennifer. It is a unique design that will have you wanting to pick up your sewing needle.
You need standard embroidery supplies plus a couple … Read More...
Why Do They Throw Rice at Weddings?
What Does it Symbolize?
Throwing rice at weddings is an ancient tradition predominately practised by South-Asian and Celtic cultures. For South Asians, it symbolises wealth. By throwing the rice, it shows the bride’s gratefulness to her parents throughout her life. … Read More...
Free Key chain Sewing Pattern
This charming little pattern is by National Sewing Circle
Making a custom keychain charm is a fun and easy project that can be completed in an afternoon. This project is great for gifting to a friend, making with the kids, … Read More...
Happy Hoppy Crochet Bunny
This Easter Bunny pattern is free over at Sirdar. This little crochet bunny is perfect for adding to Easter-themed gift boxes. This bunny works up quickly and would be adorable in different colors of yarn.
Crochet a smidgeon of soft … Read More...
Book Reviews – Fun Fashions 18″ Doll Patterns
Dress up 18″ dolls
with these stylish knit designs!
Get quick-knit patterns to make 8 complete outfits for 18″ dolls with Fun Fashions. This pattern book simplifies the previously tedious and time-consuming aspects of knitting doll clothes, like stitching … Read More...
20 Quick Valentine’s Day Crafts
The Valentine’s Day season is a time to celebrate love and affection. Whether it’s a gift for a significant other or a way to spread the love in your home, there are countless DIY options to choose from. With so … Read More...
20 Romantic Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating love and appreciation for the special people in our lives. There’s no better way to show your loved ones how much you care than by making them a homemade breakfast from the heart. … Read More...
Fabric Bow Elastic Hair Ties Sewing Tutorial
Sew your fabric scraps into cute fabric bow hair ties! The fabric bows are tied on to a hair elastic so they’re easy to wear. Heather Handmade has a free sewing pattern you can use. It’s super easy to sew, … Read More...
Scratch Off Cards
How adorable are these Scratch Off Cards from Amanda?! Each interactive card has a sticker that works like a lottery scratcher, the recipient scratches it off to reveal the sentiment you’ve placed underneath, how much fun is that? She even … Read More...
Family Hearts Layout
This sweet family layout from Rachel is simply bursting with love! Die cut pattern paper hearts behind the photos and a white on white die cut hearts backgrounds add great color, pattern and texture. She used pattern papers and die … Read More...
Sewing successful noses on your needle felted bears and other critters! Free Tutorial
No matter how long you have been needle felting, there is always an area where you struggle. Some find their weak spot to be figuring out the quantities needed, others maybe struggle getting the finish they most … Read More...
Check Out the Arne and Carlos Year of the Tiger Knitting Pattern Collection
We are now in the year of the tiger according to the Chinese zodiac, and Arne and Carlos are celebrating with some excellent tiger-themed designs.
The set includes two mitten designs — one with a tiger face and one with … Read More...
How to Make a Scrappy Heart Quilt Block
Two different ways for this charming quilt block from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom give off two entirely different looks. Best of all, they are both gorgeous!
I am a sucker for a good scrappy block and this … Read More...
How To Make Relaxing Lavender Candles
Lavender scented candles have been around for centuries and are still one of the most popular scents today. Lavender is a natural relaxant and can help to relieve stress, anxiety, and insomnia. It is also known for its ability to … Read More...
Quick and Easy 3D Heart Card
This clean and simple card design from Evita is easy to make in no time. It has a wonderful 3D heart element in the center of the gatefold that opens when the card opens, tie the card closed with pretty … Read More...
Heart Fabric Bookmark DIY Sewing Tutorial
This gorgeous fabric heart bookmark is perfect for a Valentine’s gift, stocking fillers, Galentine’s day… plus a great use for fabric scraps! Get the tutorial and a free downloadable template for super cute fabric heart bookmark from Vicky Myers Creations.… Read More...
Song Inspired Foiled Layout
You can find scrapbook page layout inspiration just about anywhere like from movies, books and songs like this page from Katrina inspired by the extremely popular song “Fancy Like”. She snapped some pics outside of Applebee’s and used lots of … Read More...
Cozy Up with a Two-Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
As I write this we are bracing for cold, ice and snow where I live. It makes me super glad to have several great knit blankets just in case we have a power outage (or to snuggle in even if … Read More...