I love the look of mesh tops for summer, but I don’t know that I would ever actually wear one that’s full of giant holes, even though I admit they look cool (in both senses of the word) on other … Read More...
Stitch a Banjo Playing Opossum Because Why Not?
I started writing this one as a designer spotlight kind of post, and then I realized when I was almost done with it that I had actually featured this designer before. It was in late 2024, so I’ll forgive myself … Read More...
How to Make an Interactive Santa Tiered Wiper Card – Christmas in July
Since many of us card makers participate in Christmas in July and get a head start on making our Holiday cards I wanted to share some inspiration this week to get you excited and creating early. This amazing interactive card … Read More...
Get Ready for Back to School with Routine Printables
We try to keep a relatively regular sleep schedule during the summer, but the morning routine kind of flies out the window when we don’t have anywhere in particular to be. To get little kids back in the groove of … Read More...
Knit a Trusty Troll for a Kid, Or Yourself
I’m a sucker for knit toys of all sorts, but especially when that knit toy is a character of some kind that you can make a story about and put into different scenes, I don’t think there’s anything better. Knit … Read More...
How To Make A DIY Bench From Two Old Chairs
Old chairs are one of those things that seem to hang around forever, don’t they? One has a broken seat, another has a wobbly leg, and somehow they end up in the shed because we convince ourselves they are “too … Read More...
12 Free Treble Crochet Patterns That Practise One Main Stitch
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a tall crochet stitch. You yarn over, pull through those loops and suddenly your project has grown by what feels like half an inch. When you are used to inching your way through rows … Read More...
Make Your Own Sea Moss Gel
Make Your Own Sea Moss Gel is one of those projects that sits somewhere between kitchen DIY, wellness trend, and “I saw this everywhere online so now I need to know what the fuss is about.” The tutorial keeps it … Read More...
35 Handmade Happy Mail Ideas for Grandkids Who Love Getting Real Mail
There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about finding a real letter in the mailbox—especially when you are a child and practically everything else inside it belongs to the grown-ups.
A handmade card, tiny paper craft or slightly wonky drawing from Grandma … Read More...
How to Separate Embroidery Floss Without Making a Tangled Mess
There are a few tiny craft frustrations that seem wildly unfair for how small they are. One of them is trying to separate embroidery floss and somehow ending up with a knotty, twisted, slightly aggressive little bundle in your lap … Read More...
Creating and Using a Prefelt – Tutorial by Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts
If you’ve ever wondered how artists achieve those beautifully blended backgrounds and crisp surface details in their felted pieces, Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts has you covered. Their Creating and Using a Prefelt tutorial breaks down one of the most useful … Read More...
Craft Fair vs Etsy: Where Beginners Actually Make Their First Sales
If you’re thinking about selling your handmade sewing items, this is usually the first big question that pops up:
Should I start with a craft fair… or open an Etsy shop?
It sounds like a simple choice, but it’s … Read More...
12 Summer at the Beach Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Wendy’s beachy layout has a bold splash of yellow ink on the background with layers of summery pattern papers, some torn and some distressed. She’s added a row of 5 photos with fun clusters of embellishments like Tropical flowers, shells, … Read More...
Book-Themed Bookmark Cross Stitch Patterns
Whether you’re stitching for back to school or making gifts for a book lover, these book themed bookmark cross stitch patterns are a lot of fun to stitch and to use if your next read.
Display your bookworm tendencies with … Read More...
Vintage Baby Jacket and Mittens Crochet Pattern Review
There is something especially charming about a vintage baby pattern, and this crocheted jacket and mittens set has all the details that make older designs so appealing. With its textured Afghan stitch, neat buttoned front, scalloped collar and matching ribbon-trimmed … Read More...
Classic Boy’s Aran Cardigan Knitting Pattern – A Timeless Vintage Knit For Little Ones
This classic boy’s Aran cardigan knitting pattern is a timeless vintage-style knit featuring beautiful cable texture, a cosy shawl collar, button front, and matching hat instructions. A lovely heirloom-style knitting project for children.
There are some children’s knits that never … Read More...
15 Free Baby Beanie Crochet Patterns For Newborns And Little Ones
There is something dangerously satisfying about crocheting baby hats.
They are small enough to finish before your enthusiasm wanders off, they use very little yarn, and even the simplest baby beanie looks impossibly sweet once it is finished.
They … Read More...
10 Key Fob Patterns You Can Sew From Scraps
There is something wonderfully satisfying about sewing a project that is small, useful, and doesn’t require half the sewing room to be dragged out onto the dining table. Key fobs are exactly that sort of project. They are quick to … Read More...
12 Christmas in July Handmade Card Ideas
Wreaths are always popular during the Holidays and this pretty card added it to a card base with stenciled door for a festive design. The greenery and bow are die cut from cardstock with tiny glitter paper die cut houses … Read More...
15 Drop Waist Dress Sewing Patterns You’ll Want to Try
If you’re craving a fresh silhouette to sew, something a little different from your usual fit-and-flare or shift dress—let us introduce (or reintroduce) you to the timeless drop waist dress. This unique cut drops the waistline down to the hips … Read More...