Have a doggone good time for the holidays with this festive beagle cross-stitch pattern from sosaecaetano.
This sweet pupper sports a festive stocking cap and its tail is decked with a holiday ornament. It comes out to 2.75 by 2.5 … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Have a doggone good time for the holidays with this festive beagle cross-stitch pattern from sosaecaetano.
This sweet pupper sports a festive stocking cap and its tail is decked with a holiday ornament. It comes out to 2.75 by 2.5 … Read More...
Not a great pattern for beginners, but definitely a show-stopper, you’ll be blown away by this free pattern from Tilda’s World. It is the epitome of a new look to an old block.
Looking for Quilting supplies and Fabric? … Read More...
Shauna has some terrific tips on getting the perfect placement with layering stamps. By using a stamp positioning tool and a die cut panel to place the pieces in you can easily layer up different colors of ink on each … Read More...
This layout from Karlla is full of Wild West fun! I love how she opened and folded out the background paper, that has a bandana pattern on side and stars on the other. The open sections makes me think of … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Patch pockets are an easy way to add a pocket to clothes or bags that you make (or any sewing project, really). You can make them in any size or shape, though the most common shape for a patch pocket … Read More...
I am completely in on the miniature mania! I love the objects that are made with easy to find materials and aren’t too fussy. I never thought of using kitchen sponges
in place of foam for cushions but it is … Read More...
I know I’ve talked about using fatty vegetable oils to help dilute essential oils, but did you know that vegetable oils also have their own healing properties? Today, we’re going to be taking a look at an often overlooked … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you want to add a little learning to your binge watching of the Olympic Games, check out the printable activities from The Wise Owl Factory.
They include a word search with word bank, a list of some of the … Read More...
by Sarah White
When I was in high school, I had a red and black plaid wool sweater. It was itchy, but it was super warm and I loved it and some day I will knit a version with nice wool so that … Read More...
Here is a unique way to show off your hand embroidery skills. It is hand embroidered bunting and the tutorial is from Make Eat Sleep Repeat. The bunting in the photos for the tutorial spell out boss, but one … Read More...
Roses are the classic flower when it comes to crafting and Crochet is no different. Roses are beautiful and have special meaning from love to loss. All of these crochet patterns, some paid and some free all have one thing … Read More...
I love how the rainbow on this beautiful card from Lydia extends over the top of card and the clouds! The rainbow is also interactive so you can turn it, it would be fun with a hidden sentiment that can … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Use your child’s outgrown clothes (or perhaps clothes you’ve outgrown or grown tired of) to sew a new wardrobe for your child’s baby doll! Swoodson Says has a tutorial and a free sewing pattern you can use. The pattern is … Read More...
When stuck for a scrapbook layout design try going back to the basics with simple shapes like circles and squares. This layout from Laura is anything but basic though with lots of pattern paper circles scattered around this fun summer … Read More...
Essential oil itch relief cream is a great DIY to have on hand that works wonders for itchy skin. I love having a homemade cream to use when I have an itch and this home remedy only takes minutes to … Read More...
I love to color when I want to unwind and relax and these pages from Dover Publications Japanese Harmony coloring book are prefect for just that! They are offering 6 of the pages to download and print for FREE.… Read More...
This fantastic layout follows a sketch designed by Becky Fleck of Page Maps. The design has places for several photos, journaling, a title, pattern paper and embellishments. This bold take on the sketch has lots of bright colors, splatters of … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Need a new pair of shorts or just wanting to learn how to sew your own gym shorts? Happiest Camper has an gym shorts sewing tutorial and free pattern you can use. These shorts have a fun retro style that’s … Read More...
by Sarah White
Slipping stitches is an easy technique that can make a big difference in the look of a project. Working with two colors, slipping stitches can make fun patterns or broken lines that make a simple project look like your new … Read More...
I am always on the look out for next Christmas’s countdown calendar and I think I have found it! This chevron shaped minimalist one is so cool. Better still each one has fun things to celebrate each day written on … Read More...