Close to My Heart has recently released their new series of map stamps that include the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand. These stamps are perfect for travel layouts and can be used as backgrounds or focal elements. For … Read More...
15 Free Halloween Quilted Table Runner Patterns
Hey there! Are you ready to add a little spooky flair to your home this Halloween? I know I am! And what better way to start than by dressing up your dining room table with a fun and festive table … Read More...
10 Free Halloween Hand Embroidery Patterns
Halloween is a wonderful holiday that many of us look forward to every year. Whether it’s the cooler weather or the excitement of costumes and decorations, Halloween is a time to let loose and have fun.
For those who love … Read More...
16 Stylish Bags You Can Crochet With Jute
16 Stylish Bags You Can Crochet With Jute – Let’s talk about Jute for a moment, shall we?
What is jute? Jute is a natural vegetable fiber grown in tropical climates such as India. It is a grass-like natural fiber.… Read More...
11 Go To Stamping Techniques
Whether you are brand new to stamping or a pro stuck in a technique rut these 11 techniques from Close to My Heart are timeless and perfect to pull out of your repertoire again and again. Some of my favorites … Read More...
Blessed Fall Layout with Sketch
Anya used a brand new scrapbook sketch from the latest issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine for this Blessed Fall Layout. Sketches are the perfect place to start if you’re stuck for ideas and remember you don’t need to … Read More...
Flannel and Fleece Blanket Sewing Tutorial
Sew a cozy blanket from sherpa fleece and flannel to cozy up under on a cool fall or winter night! Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew this warm and snuggly flannel and fleece
blanket for your home. Keep … Read More...
Time To Order Your Christmas Rolling Pins
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...