I tend to be pretty traditional in the knitting projects that I choose. I like pullovers and open cardigans. Sometimes I’ll knit a cardigan with buttons but I usually don’t use them.
While there’s a bit of intimidation factor involved … Read More...
Hot Chocolate Mug Card
This yummy card from Ilina has so much wonderful texture! She created her own pattern paper for the mug by layering strips of cardstock and die cutting them into the mug shape, she used lots of heat embossing for the … Read More...
Winter Mittens Cross Stitch Pattern
I like to check in with the Country Living cross stitch pattern collection every few months. They run a free cross stitch pattern in their magazine each month, which are collected all on one page on their website.
The … Read More...
Needle Felting: Newbie Notes
Are you new to needle felting? Love to get a bit of insider info before you start? You are definitely in the right place because here are some tips from the pros to get you started!
- research your local stockists,
Santa Die Cut File Freebie
This wonderful Santa has a whimsical vintage look to him and would be fun added to Holiday cards, planner pages and scrapbook layouts. This svg cut file is FREE to download and use with your electronic die cutting machine from … Read More...
How to Avoid Folds and Pleats When Using a Domestic Sewing Machine
One thing I often struggle with when quilting on my domestic sewing machine is avoiding folds and pleats. This helpful article from The Little Mushroom Cap is a good resource to help out with that issue.
It is so … Read More...
Printable – Christmas Party Planner
This festive Christmas Party Planner will help you to keep track of your ideas, budget, and setup. Keeping all the information together in one printable booklet, allows you to stay organized and keep the stress out of your party … Read More...
DIY Polymer Clay Coiled Bowl
This polymer clay tutorial shows you how to make a coiled bowl, it is relatively easy, especially when using the extruder for a consistent coil. These modern-style rustic bowls are really popular right now as they have a handmade clay … Read More...
Book Review – Crochet The Golden Girls: Includes 10 Crochet Patterns
Grab a crochet hook and head out to the lanai because it’s time to stitch up your favorite sassy senior ladies!
This officially licensed kit includes all the materials and instructions needed to make your own … Read More...
Book Review – Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint, Stains, Paper, Stencils, and More
Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again!
The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves … Read More...
Kitten in a Basket Tote Crochet Pattern
3 Light Up Christmas Cards
With the Press One Lights from Pearblossom it’s now really simple and easy to add an interactive light up element to your cards. Jennifer McGuire used them to create three different card designs for Christmas. Her die cut scene cards … Read More...
Womens Fleece Slippers Free Sewing Pattern
Keep your feet warm even on cold winter mornings with a pair of fleece slippers! You can sew some for yourself using a free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade. The fleece slippers are lined so you’ve got two layers … Read More...
Christmas Tree from Paper Strips Layout
Christine cut strips of plaid pattern paper in different lengths and stacked them up larger to smaller to create a fun custom Christmas Tree for her wonderful Holiday layout. She added her family photo and scattered sentiments and die cut … Read More...
Mommy and Me Apron Free Sewing Pattern
Kids love helping out in the kitchen! Keep a handle on the mess with these fun mommy and me aprons. Sweet Red Poppy has a free sewing pattern you can use. Make a set for your whole family! You can … Read More...
How to Turn a Picture into an Embroidery Pattern
Like most people, we all have those special photos which bring back cherished memories. Sure you can put the photo in a pretty frame and display it on a shelf. But there are other ways to preserve a special photo. … Read More...
Easy Cross Stitch Folded Star Christmas Ornaments
Intricate-looking yet easy ornaments to cross stitch!
To make these lovely decorations in no time, combine your passion of cross stitch with complementing fabric.
There is no more stitching to be done once you’ve completed the little amount of counted … Read More...
Printable – Christmas Journaling Cards
Planning on journaling your Christmas holidays? Check out these Printable journal cards in our online store. There are 18 variations for you to download. Not into journaling? These cards are great for making little notebooks, writing prompts for kids and … Read More...
Crochet Pattern Pack The Nativity
Create your own three-dimensional crochet doll nativity set! Doll’s frame is constructed with pipe cleaners for sturdiness and pose-able limbs. Skill level: Intermediate, knowledge of basic crochet stitches, color changes, working in the round, basic embroidery, and sewing.
This Crochet … Read More...
25 Last Minute DIY Christmas Gift Soaps You Can Make
Okay, don’t panic, you still have time to make some beautiful handmade soaps for friends and family. All of these homemade soap recipes are Christmas holiday-themed in some way or another, but you can literally throw any soap recipe you … Read More...