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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...
Natasha Smart’s “Felt Bag on a Ball” course trailer is the perfect teaser for anyone who’s ever wanted to make a truly sculptural felt bag — one that’s as durable as it is beautiful. This short preview introduces Natasha’s online … Read More...
Nicole used a mix of collections with lots of different patterns and colors to create this amazing Christmas layout. Along the top are stockings and ornaments hanging from string and ribbon along with tied tags tucked behind the photos. There’s … Read More...
One holiday tradition that I still do with my teenage daughter, even though we’ve never had a lot of holiday traditions, is decorating a gingerbread house. We use a kit rather than making gingerbread from scratch, and sometimes have a … Read More...
Unleash your creativity and add a touch of cozy drama to your home with the Gumdrop Pillow class led by the talented Amy Butler.
With 342 rave reviews, this intermediate-level class is perfect for sewers looking to enhance their skills … Read More...
There’s something about this time of year that turns your front door into a surprise entry point. Neighbours popping by with cards, friends “just in the area,” kids dragging extra kids home without warning. Lovely, yes. Planned? Absolutely not.
And … Read More...
The Honeycomb Smock Stitch is a captivating crochet pattern that produces a solid fabric with a distinct and enchanting texture.
Unlike many other stitch patterns, the Honeycomb Smock Stitch is unique in that it creates its mesmerizing design predominantly on … Read More...
So, the other day I was clearing out the recycling (read: rescuing craft materials before they got picked up) when I spotted a bunch of empty bottles that I just couldn’t part with. I know I’m not the only one … Read More...
You know that moment when you’ve finally sat down to wrap gifts, the tea’s gone cold, the dog’s under your feet… and you realise you’ve run out of gift bags? Or worse, the present you’re holding is some awkward shape … Read More...
