We’re headed to the beach for our vacation soon, and I don’t know about your family, but we always come home with a ridiculous quantity of seashells.
I’m always looking for crafts to do with shells, and this pretty … Read More...
How to Machine Quilt in a Hoop
The experts at Bernina wrote this blog post about machine quilting in a hoop. If you have ever wanted to try this technique, then this article is for you.
Filled with all sorts of tips and tricks, you can add … Read More...
20 Of The Best Fire Free S’mores Recipes
S’mores are a popular treat enjoyed around a campfire. However, you don’t have to go on a summer camping trip to appreciate this outdoor delicacy. This roundup shows you 20 different ways you can make smores without a campfire.
S’mores … Read More...
Laconia Throw Crochet Pattern
This crochet pattern is all about the humble granny square. A fun on-the- go project made with granny squares and an easy border. Made using worsted-weight yarn and measures 42″ square.
Designed by Nazanin S. Fard.
Everyday Wraps: Colorful Knitted Shawls
What has the brightest colours, coolest effects, and softest hand while yet wearing like iron? Yarn for socks! With these 14 colourful, wearable, and knittable shawls that bring sock yarn into the spotlight, don’t hide your brightest and boldest yarn … Read More...
Barn Door Card
I love the front flap on this fun Barn Door Card from Robyn, it’s only got half a panel so it actually opens like a barn door! She covered the flap and inside of the card with woodgrain pattern paper, … Read More...
Upcycle Tote Bags to Seat Cushions
Reuse and repurposing are more than just buzz words; for some it’s a way of life. For those of you who are making it top priority to reduce the amount of waste that you create, it’s win-win as a crafty … Read More...
Traveler’s Notebook Pages Using Scraps
Traci had a scrap of colorful striped paper left over from a kit that she wanted to use on a layout. She cut the stripes into strips and added them down the background of two white traveler’s notebook pages. She … Read More...
Lawn Chair Cross Stitch Pattern
Every few months I remember to check out the collection of free cross stitch patterns from Country Living magazine, and this month’s (actually from July 2022) is this super cute lawn chair.
I love that it’s red and blue so … Read More...
Canada Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I’ve been meaning to do a roundup of knitting patterns for Canada Day, but as I haven’t gotten to it yet I wanted to share this cute maple leaf washcloth that’s perfect for celebrating Canada.
It was designed by … Read More...
How to Make a Queen Bee Punch Needle Design
Be the queen bee of your punch needle friends with this adorable free pattern from Marching North! From the pattern to changing up the size of your bee to transferring the pattern to cloth, you will find everything you … Read More...
Free Pattern – Little Black Cat Pullover
The Little Black Cat Pullover is a knit sweater pattern made with super bulky weight yarn that has an intermediate level of difficulty. A fun Knitting project for Halloween if you are into wearing Halloween/Fall knits. Would also be cute … Read More...
Wuthering Heights Crochet Hat Pattern
This Summer I had planned to make m very own Summer hat. I lost track of my plans and never quite got around to it, but I have decided to go ahead and make it, even if I don’t get … Read More...
How to Make a Triple Easel Card
I love an easel card, there so much room to create a fun design with lots of depth and dimension and it’s a great way for the recipient to be able to easily display the wonderful handmade card they’ve received. … Read More...
Girls Knit Shorts Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a pair of simple knit shorts for girls that will get plenty of wear in the summer! Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can use to make some. Made from a knit fabric, the shorts are … Read More...
Make a Simple Circle Mini Album
Scrapbooking projects don’t always need to be complicated, busy or time consuming, sometimes you just want to keep it simple, like this pretty little circle mini album from Ulrike. Take some matching pattern papers and your photos and die cut … Read More...
Two ways to make recycled button scarf rings
I was recently gifted a fabulous print scarf that I really want to wear, problem is I am not really a scarf person. I started hunting around for ideas on transforming it into a shirt, tank or dress and came … Read More...
Canada Day Cross Stitch Pattern
Canada Day often gets overlooked in the rush to the Fourth of July, but let’s take a moment to honor America’s northern neighbor with a little Canada Day cross stitch pattern.
This one, from Little Apple Stitchery, features Canadian symbols … Read More...
Beach Inspired Summer Art for Kids to Make
Summer to me is all about art projects, and this cute summer sunset project from Taming Little Monsters is a great one for kids of various ages.
You can draw the basic scene for little kids and just have them … Read More...
Slouchy Cat Hat Knitting Pattern
There are a lot of cat lovers in the knitting world (and dog lovers, too, of course!) so there are lots of fun knitting patterns inspired by cats. The Slouchy Cat Hat by Samantha West features a row of cats … Read More...