Independent craft blog since 2007
Meet Bertha – my clunky, temperamental, utterly beloved sewing machine. She’s older than some of my readers, makes a noise like a dying lawnmower when threading the bobbin, and occasionally eats fabric for fun.
People keep telling me to upgrade … Read More...
Let’s be honest—sewing for men doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. So many of us are caught up in kids’ clothes, home decor, and pretty dresses, that the guys in our lives sometimes end up with… nada! But not … Read More...
If you’ve ever dreamt of making your own soft, perfectly shaped felted hat, you’re in for a treat. This project combines the meditative rhythm of felting with the satisfaction of creating a wearable piece of art — and no, you … Read More...
Teal has been a very trendy color this year and I love it paired with red, especially for a non-traditional Christmas color combo! This collection of 6 different pattern papers has red, white and teal plaids, zigzags snowflakes, botanicals and … Read More...
Dominica is different from the Dominican Republic (which we’ll get to soon); it’s an island in the Caribbean largely colonized by the French and praised for its amazing natural environment. Let’s learn more about Dominica!
Dominica is part … Read More...
Bring a touch of sunshine to your kitchen with these delightful textured dishcloths! Designed to brighten up your space, these patterns feature both striped and sunflower designs that will add a cheerful vibe to your daily chores. Whether you’re … Read More...
If you’re still Christmas shopping and in need of a last minute gift Gift Cards are always a great choice but be sure to make it special by placing it inside of a handmade card. Tina created this wonderful mixed … Read More...
There’s something magical about Christmas crafting. It starts innocently enough — a ribbon here, a bit of glitter there — and suddenly you’re knee-deep in sequins, hot glue strings stuck to your elbow, and wondering how you became the person … Read More...
Lucky Crossstitching has cute and relatively easy looking patterns that focus on holidays and natural inspirations like animals, flowers and insects. Let’s take a closer look at this Etsy shop!
As of this writing they have more than 120 patterns … Read More...
As I write this we’re kind of in the thick of holiday preparations, that mad rush toward the end of the semester, finals and school holidays and actual holidays and the end of the year and wouldn’t it be great … Read More...
If you want to keep all those precious Christmas memories in one place try creating a mini album. Traci designed this darling tall and skinny flipbook style album using products from Bella Blvd. For the covers and pages she cut … Read More...
If you’re looking for a super fun classroom activity for the days before holiday break, you’re having a bunch of kids over for Christmas who you need to entertain, or you just want a cool family game night idea with … Read More...
If you’re looking for a cozy, sentimental way to use up that jar of old buttons your grandma left you, the button wreath pillow tutorial from My 100 Year Old Home is a delightful and meaningful project to try.… Read More...
If there’s one night of the year where I refuse to be stuck in the kitchen mixing drinks like a frantic barmaid, it’s New Year’s Eve. I’ve learned to batch anything I possibly can — snacks, playlists, even outfits — … Read More...
Quilting is more than a craft; it’s a story stitched into fabric, a legacy passed down through generations. In Sisters of Oregon: Five Decades of Quilting in America, Gwen L. Westerman captures this spirit with a compelling narrative and breathtaking … Read More...
If there’s one thing that never goes out of style in winter cardmaking, it’s penguins.
They’re cute without being fussy. Festive without screaming Christmas. And honestly? They work for everything from holiday cards to winter birthday greetings and even scrapbook … Read More...
If you’re a fan of creating miniatures or dollhouse accessories, you’re going to love this DIY Dollhouse Bed from Clothespins project! Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, this tutorial offers an easy and creative way to upcycle … Read More...
This might be another one of those posts where all you need to know is in the headline.
Knit vest. Cats? Sign me up.
The Darjeeling Vest by Sangmi Lee offers exactly that.
It’s a stranded knitting pattern worked from … Read More...
As a person who is mostly in the knitting world, it comes up fairly often that people will have questions about traveling with knitting and whether knitting needles and other supplies are allowed on airplanes. (The answer is generally … Read More...
DIY Christmas Skincare Gift That Smells Like the Season
The cold, dry air of December is no match for this Whipped Vanilla Mint Body Butter—a creamy, dreamy skincare indulgence that smells like a Christmas treat and melts right into … Read More...
