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Get ready for the holidays with this beautiful mini wreath pattern from Pat Sloan. Pat always brings us beautiful quilts and this one is no exception.
The tutorial comes with detailed instructions and photos, along with a downloadable pattern. … Read More...
The new Pull Tab dies from Close to My Heart allow you to create amazing interactive card designs like these fun Birthday Present Cards. When the tap is pulled the top of the box lifts up to reveal a sentiment, … Read More...
These simple farmhouse style pot holders are beautiful! They’re also easy to sew. Farmhouse on Boone has a tutorial showing how to make some. Finished dimensions are approximately 9″ x 9″, big enough to protect your hands even when pulling … Read More...
One great way to add custom color to a layout is by inking die cuts. Nathalie die cut lots of hanging vines and BFF alphabet letters from white cardstock and added color by ink blending with colored ink pads. One … Read More...
My daughter has already started school but if you’re still looking forward to the end of summer, this cute bus themed countdown to school craft is a fun way to measure the days (you could also use it to count … Read More...
This sweet knit hat is so easy to make, and it looks cool on both sides.
The tweed yarn is perfect for a little boy, but it’s great for a girl, too. You could also knit it in more of … Read More...
Make this year’s holiday cards special by hand embroidery them. It is easy with this tutorial from DMC.
From supplies to tools needed, you will find out everything you need to know to make your cards. There are a … Read More...
You may have noticed that in the past few weeks we have featured a few patterns for sewing patterns for men. After trying to find some patterns to make my teenage son some gym shorts, I realized there were very … Read More...
If you don’t really enjoy coloring in your stamped images with markers or pencils these products from Altenew are for you. Their coordinating layering stencils allow you to use ink blending for quick and easy coloring in stamps with layers … Read More...
Karlla used products from Simple Stories to create this wonderful Out of this World Layout. Lots of different sized stars cut from pattern papers are scattered across the background, which is a neutral grey so all the colors stand out. … Read More...
A simple fabric headband like this one is easy to sew, and you probably already have everything on hand to make one. Or a dozen, because these headbands are so quick and easy to make you’ll have a hard time … Read More...
This cute little back to school cross stitch pattern would be a great gift for the teacher in your life. Stitch it up and attach it to a card, or make it into a bookmark.
The pattern is 37 by … Read More...
Fall is my favorite season, and now is a great time to start knitting projects that are made for those transitional seasons of fall and spring. The Ravishing Vest by Joji Locatelli is a great option to knit and wear … Read More...
We have all been there. We go to the quilt store, buy some fabric, get it home and get ready to cut. We fold it and then, bam, notice that it is not squared up. Sometimes a cut can be … Read More...
This pattern is super fun. What you’ll love is it’s easy to memorize and moves along quickly. Knit and purl stitches only, no fancy stitches here. Perfect downtime project. Grab your favorite beverage, a Netflix show, and cast on.
The … Read More...
Sweet, soft, and too precious for words — and yes, I’ve already added it to my project pile.
I don’t know about you, but I have a very hard time resisting a classic baby cardigan — especially when it looks … Read More...
As an avid reader I can’t wait to buy the new Page Turner stamp set from Hello Bluebird. Christy used this set for a sweet rainy day reading card with a girl and her cat hanging out at home in … Read More...
When in doubt go back to the basics. This wonderful layout from Suzanna uses a grid of circles for the main design but this is really anything but basic. With sewn circles, round photos and pattern paper circles there is … Read More...
Celebrate back to school with this fun hand embroidery idea from Julie Measures. It is so cute and it looks just like a piece of paper with words on it.
The tutorial is easy to follow and has a … Read More...
I was recently asked what I thought about buntings, and whether Crochet buntings are still a thing new mothers use for their babies. I did a bit of research into this and came to the conclusion that they are indeed … Read More...
