Butterflies are starting to show up where I live, and my daughter and I are excited to volunteer this summer at the butterfly house at our local botanical garden. She already knows a lot about butterflies, but for the rest … Read More...
Review: Learn-a-Stitch Knit Dishcloths
Not too long ago I shared a collection of washcloth knitting patterns and noted that washcloths are great projects for learning new stitches and techniques because they are small and don’t have to come out perfect (they’ll still wash things … Read More...
Free-Motion Quilting with Christina Cameli: A 6-Class Set!
Are you ready to take your quilting skills to the next level? Join expert instructor Christina Cameli on a journey through the captivating world of free-motion quilting! With this comprehensive 6-class set, you’ll master essential techniques, unlock the secrets of … Read More...
Must-Have DIY Ideas for the Ultimate Bridgerton-Themed Party That Will Make You the Talk of the Ton
Dearest readers, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to a guide that promises to make your social season the talk of the ton. Prepare yourselves to be the diamond of the first season as we unveil the … Read More...
Crochet a Beautiful Scrap Yarn Blanket
Welcome, fellow crocheters, to the wonderful world of scrap busting! If you’re anything like me, you probably have a stash of leftover yarn from various projects just waiting to be transformed into something beautiful. Well, look no further because today, … Read More...
8 Cupcake Birthday Card Ideas
Other than Holiday cards I’m sure most of us create more birthday cards during the year than any other type of card, right? So we’re always on the look out for fresh new birthday card ideas and here’s Simon Says … Read More...
Give Your Cross Stitch People the Right Skin Tone
One of the popular genres of cross stitching these days is cross stitching family portraits, or self-portraits, or cross stitched versions of famous people or made up people or any combination of the above.
There are whole books and websites … Read More...
Gathered One Shoulder Top – Free Tutorial
Looking for a statement piece to add to your wardrobe? Look no further than the Gathered One Shoulder Top! This dreamy, flowy top features one big, puffy, oversized sleeve and an elastic waist, making it both stylish and comfortable.
Whether … Read More...
Unlocking Success: Your Ultimate Guide to Dominating Etsy with Your Crochet Patterns
Etsy has emerged as a vibrant marketplace for creators to share their crafts and designs with the world. If you’re a crochet enthusiast and considering selling your patterns on Etsy, it’s essential to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before diving … Read More...
T-Shirt Knitting Patterns
I feel like I share a lot of summer tops and tanks, even though surely I don’t share more of them than I do sweaters, for example. See: easy tops | lacy tops | more summer tops as a few … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layouts with Rainbows of Color
This beautiful layout from Anna has a rainbow of colors made from rows and rows of flowers in similar shades. This is a terrific way to add lots of color to a design. I love the little sentiment strips she … Read More...
Newspaper cut out modern flowers in a rainbow of colors to brighten your day
It is no secret that I’m a fan of making collections of things. Once I start making something I generally can’t stop. These paper blooms nestled in white sand are so bold, cheery and modern. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Fun End of the School Year Activities for the Classroom
I’ve written a lot over the years about different ways to mark the end of the school year, from printable award ribbons to making books, writing memories on stars, counting down to the end of the year, and … Read More...
Sew a Felt Food Picnic Set – Free Sewing Pattern
Kids love playing pretend, especially setting a pretend table or having a pretend picnic. This felt food picnic play set is just the thing for kids pretend play. You can make one using a free pattern from Benzie Design, … Read More...
Seed Stitch vs. Moss Stitch and How to Tell the Difference
I was reading a knitting book the other day that made it sound like seed stitch and moss stitch were the same knitting stitch, but that’s not actually true. I feel like there’s a lot of confusion because the same … Read More...
Unveiling the Secret to Finding Joy in the Everyday: A Homemaker’s Journey
Are you tired of the daily grind, feeling like your life lacks sparkle? Join me on a journey of rediscovery as we embark on a quest to find joy in the ordinary moments of life. In 2024, my blog theme … Read More...
12 Handmade Father’s Day Card Ideas
Jennifer created a gorgeous outdoor scene of a Father Bear and his child with a heart warming sentiment using stamps colored with Copic Markers. I adore her hand drawn background! Visit the My Favorite Things blog for a closer look.… Read More...
How to make mid mod recycled vases
These are so cool! I bet once you start making them you come up with your own patterns and looks depending on what size bottle bases you use and the colors you paint them. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
A Shawl to Wear While You’re Reading and Knitting
I know there are a lot of knitters who have to really concentrate on what they are doing and can’t do anything else while they are knitting. In time you can probably graduate to watching TV while knitting, but I’m … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: The World in Stitches
The thing that drew me to The World in Stitches’ Etsy shop was all the bright and cheerful color. The shop, which is based in the UK, has a header (as of this writing anyway) that shows four different colorful … Read More...