Are you pressed for time but would love to make a quilt in a day? Here’s a super easy project from Pieces by Polly.
The finished quilt measures about 42 1/2″ x 59 1/2″ so it is a nice … Read More...
Disgruntled Pelican Beret Pattern
The Disgruntled Pelican Beret is a knit hat pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. I am not sure about the name, but it is certainly memorable. I love the slouch style of this beanie … Read More...
Miranda Dress Free Crochet Pattern
Are you dreaming of being poolside? Or Maybe you just want to wear this amazing crochet dress down to the corner farmers market or coffee shop? I would LOVE to see this dress in shades of white for a modern … Read More...
Monkey Standing Easel Card
This fun card from Davina features adorable monkey stamps from Mama Elephant. This unique card design starts out as a standard A2 size but folds out to reveal 3 different panels with cute vignettes and then folds to form an … Read More...
Sew a Baby Blanket from Minky and Flannel
This minky and flannel baby blanket is so cuddly soft and would make a great present for a new baby! Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how you can sew one, including tips for sewing on minky fabric. The tutorial … Read More...
Botanical Mini Album with Storage Box
This beautiful Botanical Mini Album from Amber is perfect for documenting your flowers, gardening projects or Spring photos. Lots of flowers and butterflies combine with plaids and stitching to create a home grown design. My favorite part is the clear … Read More...
Birthday Cake Shaker Card
Lisa used dies from Pretty Pink Posh to create this yummy Birthday Cake Shaker Card. Adding a pop up frame with acetate around the cake allowed room for the clay confetti that looks like tasty cake sprinkles.
Scrapbook Sketch with 6 Examples
The design team took the latest sketch over at Stick it Down and created 6 layouts inspired by it. The double page sketch has room for 7 photos for a design that can be clean and simple or very detailed. … Read More...
The Grain Headband Knitting Pattern
The twisted knit or crocheted headband is a trend that’s been hanging on for a few years, and I really like it. Wide ones like The Grain Headband from Mirella Moments are great because you can use them to keep … Read More...
Celebrating Mardi Gras in the Classroom
A lot of Mardi Gras crafts and activities are great for younger kids, but they leave older kids out of the fun. This post from Teach Hub talks about the history of Mardi Gras and offers educational ideas that older … Read More...
8 Lighting Aids for Quilting and Sewing
Quilting is an amazing craft that requires patience, skill, and precision. It’s a hobby that can bring peace and joy to those who practice it. However, as we get older, our eyesight may not be what it used to be, … Read More...
5 Fun & Free Felt Shamrock Patterns
Everything is green on Saint Patrick’s Day right? You start seeing shamrocks everywhere and everyone claims to have a little Irish in them too. If you like to celebrate and decorate for St. Patty’s Day, why not make one of … Read More...
33+ Sloth Patterns To Crochet
Sloths have captured the hearts of people all around the world. These adorable and slow-moving creatures are a symbol of relaxation and contentment. For crocheters who love sloths, there’s nothing more exciting than creating a handmade sloth of their own.… Read More...
3D Box Card with Floating Sentiment
Cathy Z. used dies from Simon Says to create this wonderful 3D box card that fold flat for mailing. Layers of clouds and hearts frame the sentiment that “floats” in front. She used a thin strip of acetate to give … Read More...
Sherpa Fleece Headband Free Sewing Pattern
If you’ve got scraps of sherpa fleece and some stretch knit fabric, you can make this cozy sherpa fleece headband. Heather Handmade has a free sewing pattern you can use. The pattern is simple to sew, so you can whip … Read More...
Me Time Layout
Brianna combined lots of fun techniques like foiling, stenciling, ink blending and glitter glue to add lots of special interest to her “Me Time” layout. The clusters and layers of embellishments along with puffy stickers help add depth and dimension … Read More...
Wet Felt a Bowl! Beginner Friendly Tutorial.
Today I’ve come across this awesome beginner tutorial from the, always wonderful, Living Felt! In this free tutorial Marie shows you how to create this awesome bowl by felting over a resist. I love the striking colours on the outside, … Read More...
Mardi Gras Activities for Kids
While the reputation for Mardi Gras among adults is not very kid-friendly, most kids like the symbols of Mardi Gras such as masks, beads and the colors purple, green and gold.
Using Mardi Gras as a hook for activities in … Read More...
Easy Knit Vests are Officially My Favorite
I went a long time without knitting a vest or wearing a vest. I don’t really know why, because once I had one knit vest (which only ended up being a vest because I was too lazy to knit sleeves … Read More...
Tips for Stitching with Silk Thread
I mostly only do cross stitch with regular cotton embroidery floss, which is widely available in a lot of colors, easy to work with a durable.
But for a really special project it can be fun to use other options, … Read More...