Elaine used a stamp from Stampingbella for this amazing Autumn Harvest Girl shaker card. She used her amazing coloring skills and Copic alcohol based markers to color the image, adding it to a shaker made from a scalloped die cut … Read More...
Halloween Games and Printables for the Classroom
Halloween used to be one of the biggest holidays when it came to classroom parties at my daughter’s school (they still do a lot in the lower grades, and the young ones go trick or treating in the upper school … Read More...
How to Take Apart a Sweater
This starts as sort of a sad story about a sweater I wanted but didn’t end up knitting. Years ago I bought a figurative ton of bamboo yarn, and I thought it would be the perfect thing for a sort … Read More...
Ghost Quilt Block Tutorial – Free Quilt Pattern For Halloween
Step into the enchanting world of Halloween quilting with the Spooky Parade series by Center Street Quilts! As Halloween draws near, join in the festive spirit by creating your own Halloween-themed masterpiece. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or just … Read More...
Halloween Gum Ball Machine Shaped Mini Scrapbook Album
Oh my goodness, how sweet is this Gum Ball shaped mini album project from Traci!? She designed this Halloween scrapbook using a digital die of a gum ball machine for the cover and each page and products from Doodlebug. For … Read More...
Halloween cat on a couch throw pillow
There has been quite a lot of talk lately about cats and couches and when I spotted this cat throw pillow I new instantly what my new Halloween project was going to be this year! This recycled fabric black cat … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: StitchxFinch
I generally don’t share Etsy shops that are as small as this one — it only has 24 patterns as I write this — but I did want to share it just because there’s a story behind it for me.… Read More...
The Quilt It to Gift It Class Set!
Unlock the secrets of quilting mastery with this comprehensive set of four classes, carefully curated to provide you with essential skills and techniques from expert instructors. Whether you’re a beginner eager to dive into the world of quilting or an … Read More...
Crochet Pumpkin Halloween Throw Pattern
Add a touch of autumn charm to your home with this cozy crochet pumpkin throw pattern from Red Heart Super Saver. This easy crochet project is perfect for celebrating the season and adding a pop of color to any room.… Read More...
9 FREE Fall Leaf and Nuts Digital Stamps
Nothing says Autumn quite like colorful falling leaves. They are the perfect image to add to your Fall and Halloween handmade cards this time of year. This collections of FREE digital stamps includes beautiful leaves and nuts with 5 images … Read More...
Book Review: The Not-So-Wicked Witch
Witches tend to have a bad reputation in literature, especially children’s stories. From the Wicked Witch to Roald Dahl’s The Witches, they’re always scheming and trying to cause havoc, steal children (and sometimes even eat them) and other terrible … Read More...
Bold Ribbed Shrug Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a bunch of ribbed hat knitting patterns, but of course ribbing is great for lots of other projects, too. Ribbing automatically gives anything a structured look, and it’s a great choice when you need … Read More...
Book Review – Festive Fall Quilts
“Festive Fall Quilts” by Kim Schaefer is a delightful collection of 21 piecing and appliqué projects designed to bring the spirit of fall into your home. As a fan of Kim Schaefer’s work, I couldn’t wait to dive … Read More...
12 Autumn Leaves Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This beautiful layout from Dana has leaves she cut from subtle pattern paper, added holes and then hand stitched each one to add amazing color and texture. The soft colors of the background and border papers help the photo and … Read More...
Knitty is Celebrating the Clapotis
If you were around at the beginning of the knitting Internet, you might remember the Clapotis (pronounced, apparently, clap-o-tee; I’ve been saying it wrong in my head for 20 years!). Originally published in the fall 2004 issue of Knitty, it … Read More...
DIY Little Prince Costume for Boys
With Halloween coming up, kids and parents are all thinking about costumes. I’ve always enjoyed a DIY costume. It’s fun to make your own costume and choose all the colors and details yourself. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how … Read More...
How Old is that Thread Anyway?
Not too long ago I cleaned up my cross-stitch floss (which was desperately needed, I assure you) and it got me wondering about the age of some of the threads in there.
I’m not a consistent cross-stitcher by any means, … Read More...
DIY Monogram Rug: Create Your Personalized Masterpiece
Add some luxury to your front door with this DIY personalized door rug made with latch hooking.
Transform your space with a personalized touch by crafting your DIY Monogram Rug. With this project, you can infuse your home with personality … Read More...
25 DIY Crafts Made From Soda Bottles
These ordinary plastic containers, once destined for the landfill, are about to be transformed into extraordinary creations that will ignite your creativity and add a touch of eco-friendly charm to your home and garden.
From whimsical party lanterns to functional … Read More...
Embrace the spooky spirit of Halloween with the Free Spider Web Shawl crochet pattern
Spiderman would be proud of this Shawl , as the crisp autumn air fills with anticipation and the nights grow longer, it’s time to add a touch of eerie elegance to your wardrobe. What better way to celebrate the season … Read More...