We recently started our New online store and featured in that store are our Christmas rolling pins. We have lots of different designs to choose from, but I have featured my favorite above. The reason this is my favorite … Read More...
Announcing the Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Stitch Bank
Major initiative announced from the Royal School of Needlework:
Excerpt from their press release dated 9/24/2021:
The Royal School of Needlework launches RSN Stitch Bank today by revealing the first 150 stitches to kick off celebrations of the charity’s … Read More...
Ghost Rockets STEM Project
Kids love things that explode and/or fly, and these ghost rockets from Mom Brite are a fun Halloween STEM project that does a little bit of both.
Using film canisters (she has a link to buy them in case you … Read More...
Halloween Bat Garland DIY Sewing Tutorial
This felt bat garland is an easy sewing project and makes a fun Halloween decoration! Heather Handmade shows how you can create this Halloween bat garland from felt. She uses a Cricut to make cutting the shapes quick and easy, … Read More...
Knit Spiderweb Pillow
Spider webs are nature’s own Halloween decorations, and this cool pattern allows you to knit your own to make a pillow, wall hanging or other decoration for the season.
The pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn from the center … Read More...
Patchwork Scrap Fabric Coasters Sewing Tutorial
Sew your scrap fabrics into fun fabric coasters! They’re quick to sew and make great gifts, so sew a stack for yourself and then make some to give away. Flannel is especially nice for this time of year as it … Read More...
Calling All Witches Cross Stitch Pattern
This cute little coven is all ready for you to stitch up for Halloween.
The All the Witches pattern from Tiny Modernist features four witches and their cauldron of brew. They each have a spooky item to help them with … Read More...
Eight Ways to Quilt on a Budget
Looking to save a little money? Just starting out on your quilting journey? These eight tips from The Little Mushroom Cap can help you out.
Not only does the blog post cover the eight tips, it has numerous examples from … Read More...
Host A Halloween Party For Under $50
This is one of my favorite kinds of post because we get lots of emails asking us for tips and tricks on hosting parties for next t nothing. Especially kid’s birthday parties where parents simply can’t afford to spend money.… Read More...
Kawaii Crochet: 40 super cute crochet patterns for adorable amigurumi
Explore Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crochet design, with 30 unique and darling patterns. Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, anyone can pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations.
Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters … Read More...
Autumn Blessings Card
Mindy used new products from Taylored Expressions to create this beautiful Autumn Blessings Card. She created her background cutting a large background die from orange cardstock and adding orange and brown ink blending around the edges. For the leaves she … Read More...
Faux Leather and Fleece Pillow Blanket Sewing Tutorial
This cuddly fleece blanket folds up into a faux leather pillow. The pillow makes a beautiful accent for your couch, and then when you’re needing a blanket it’s right there where you need it. Sisters, What! has a tutorial showing … Read More...
Fall Frames Scrapbook Layout
Wei Wei die cut lots of frames from pretty fall pattern papers for this lovely Autumn Scrapbook Page. She layered and laid out the frames in all directions over her white background adding lots of phrases and text with small … Read More...
Dyeing Silk with Rainbow Lollipops
It’s a unique way to dye fabric that’s easy and comes out so fun with either swirly rainbows or a rainbow tie-dye effect. I remember making some silk scarfs many years ago, I belive it was a silk scarf kit … Read More...
Who Needs to Knit an Owl?
Honestly, the answer is probably no one needs to knit an owl, but that’s not exactly the point, is it?
These adorable owls would be perfect for you fall and winter decor. I doubt you’ll be able to resist making … Read More...
Glow in the Dark Egg Experiment
If you’ve been around the kids’ learning activity world for a while, you’ve probably seen experiments involving dissolving the shell of an egg. (If you haven’t, soaking an egg in vinegar dissolves the shell but the membrane stay intact, giving … Read More...
Mad Hatter Cat Cross Stitch Pattern
I guess Alice in Wonderland isn’t really a Halloween story but some of the characters can be a little creepy, so it fits.
This Mad Hatter cross-stitch pattern reimagines the hatter as a cat, which, why not?
It’s a really … Read More...
Coffee Cozy Free Sewing Pattern
This coffee cozy is a fun sewing project you can from your fabric scraps. Or buy a couple of fat quarters and you’ll have enough fabric to make several. Keep one for yourself, and give one to a friend because … Read More...
Create a Wood Panel Card Background
Woodgrain texture adds the perfect rustic touch to cards and can be achieved with stamping, die cutting, embossing or just simply buying pattern paper. I love this look for fall, winter and holiday card designs like this one from Yoonsun. … Read More...
“Vampire Kiss” Free Font
With Halloween just around the corner this fancy “Vampire Kiss” font would be perfect for scrapbook layouts, planner pages or Halloween greeting cards. I love the scripty style of this one! It’s FREE to download from dafont.