Learn how to change colors in crochet with pretty results, fewer tangles, and less yarn to weave in.
This Crochet color-changing course by Nickishomemadecrafts is a must-do for anyone who is looking to learn as a beginner or to master … Read More...
Winter Lamp Post Cross Stitch Pattern
If you’re in the part of the world where it’s warm right now, maybe stitching some snow will remind you that winter isn’t all that far off.
This Christmas Lamppost cross-stitch pattern from Ugly Duckling House has a real Chronicles … Read More...
Five Methods for Gathering Fabric – Sewing Tutorial
If you’re sewing dresses or skirts – or anything with a ruffle – you’ll need to gather fabric. There are different methods for gathering fabric. Some involve pulling the gathers by hand, while others use as sewing machine or serger. … Read More...
Use Coordinating Dies for a Shaker Card
Many stamp companies have coordinating dies that will cut out their stamped images. Sam has a terrific tip using those types of dies to create a shaker card. Using the die on the top panel of the shaker it creates … Read More...
Repeated Title Layout
One great way to fill the empty space on a layout is with repeating. Brianna repeating her title by die cutting it several times from different colors of cardstock and layering it down the page at a slight offset. I … Read More...
How to Crochet a Granny Hexagon
Granny hexagons are a super fun way to use up your yarn stash! Plus, they are extremely versatile. You can use them to make blankets, bags, coats, and more. Think of all the various designs you can do, especially since … Read More...
Ice Cream Slimline Card with Pop Up
This fun Ice Cream Slimline card from Karen looks so yummy! She used stamped pattern paper to create her delicious “flavors” (no coloring needed) and inside the card is a fun little surprise, part of the sentiment is a pop … Read More...
Sew Back Darts for a Better Fit – Sewing Tutorial
When sewing a top or dress from a woven fabric, you’ll need to use darts to get a good fit on the back. Darts remove extra fabric so the garment can fit to the natural curves of your back. Sewing … Read More...
Mason Jar Layout
I adore this layout from Danni, adding most of her elements inside a giant mason jar shape is such a unique design idea! Having the butterflies looking like they are escaping the jar adds great movement and the smaller jar … Read More...
Christmas in July- Turn your beach glass into festive mini Christmas trees
If your summer plans include walking the beach looking for sea glass
or you simply pop by your local store for a bag or two so you can make these adorable Christmas trees. There are so many different ways to … Read More...
How to Make a Box for Perle Cotton Spools
I don’t know about you, but once I start using a spool of perle cotton
it inevitably ends up a tangled mess. This box design from Stitches of Life – Lelia Evelyn is a great solution for that problem.… Read More...
How to make a Pinwheel Fold Card
This unique Pinwheel Fold Card has multiple sides giving lots of room for creating, it stands up easily and folds flat for mailing. Kristina Rees is sharing cutting, scoring and folding directions as well as a video tutorial to show … Read More...
DIY Cat Hammock – Free Sewing Pattern with Video
Learn how to easily make a DIY cat (or ferret) hammock with adjustable straps that can be placed in various positions around the house, or outside, so your fur baby can relax in safety and in a clean environment. HelloSewing … Read More...
Digital Layout with Side Name Border
Kathy created an amazing side border for this beautiful digital scrapbook layout. The large black and white photo is the focus of the design and I love how she blended it into the background pattern she used! But another focus … Read More...
Help for the beginner needle felter
Hi Felters
I wanted to share a great resource with you that I’ve recently come across. This very clever felter has not only an Etsy store but a Youtube channel as well.
In her Etsy store ( Felts by Philippa… Read More...
Sew a Purse Organizer – Sewing Tutorial
Do you put something in your purse, only to have a hard time putting your hands on it when you need it? This purse organizer will make it easy to find what you need in your bag. Sew Simple Home … Read More...
Christmas Card Cross Stitch Designs
I love the idea of handmade holiday cards (if I did holiday cards, they would probably have to include some kind of handmade element) and maybe if you start now you can stitch a bunch of cross-stitched holiday cards for … Read More...
Pore Vacuum Review – This Thing Sucks!
This thing sucks!
But I mean that in the BEST possible way.
Monday I posted about the top 10 beauty trends in 2021 and one of those trends was upping our skincare game. That’s been a theme for me this … Read More...
Brioche Knitting Patterns
Brioche knitting is pretty popular right now, and it’s a great technique to know because it makes super squishy, super warm fabric that’s great for a lot of uses. Whether you’ve never knit brioche before or you’re looking for a … Read More...
Rainbow Spaghetti and Other Edible Sensory Activities
While I don’t have kids myself, I do know the benefits of sensory play, especially for babies and tots.
These little hands are always touching everything just to explore the different feels and senses around them as their brains … Read More...