I love sewing on paper crafting projects, whether by hand stitching or using a machine it adds so much texture to a design. Carla used a template of swirls to punch holes in her layout and then used thin variegated … Read More...
Tween Girl’s Sleeveless Dress – Free Sewing Pattern
Sewing for tweens can be so difficult! Not quite little girl, not quite teen… there are few patterns around to fit them. Sew Can Do has updated their free Sleeveless Sunday Dress to include tween girl sizes. This is such … Read More...
A Sweet Way to Capture End of the Year Memories
Every kid in every classroom is special and different and the other kids in the class have special memories and feelings about them.
You can capture some of that with a special personalized book for each child in your class, … Read More...
3 Self Care Recipes to Make this Weekend
Hey everyone!
We’re getting ready to move into a holiday weekend and what is usually considered the unofficial start to summer in the United States! Are you excited? I know I sure am!!!
Long weekends usually mean extra time to … Read More...
A Simple Bralette to Knit for Summer
A couple years ago I knit my first bralette, and I love them so much for comfort as a bottom layer or as loungewear.
The Trinity Bellwoods Knit Bralette from Patons matches a knit cardigan pattern of theirs, but of … Read More...
How to Needlepoint a Face – Free Tutorial
Making a face in needlepoint is not as easy as you may think it is. That is why this tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun is so helpful.
With four tips to guide you through the process, the article will help … Read More...
Free Quilt of Valor Pattern
The Crafty Quilter brings us beautiful block and pattern for making a quilt for Quilts of Valor. This is an organization that provides quilts for members and veterans to give them comfort.
This free pattern is made with the ribbon … Read More...
Black and White Image on Rainbow Background Card
Wow, this card by Jeannie is stunning! The monotones of black, white and greys she used to color the stamped flower image really stand out against the colorful rainbow watercolor background on the card giving it a really striking contrast.… Read More...
Dog Paw Home Decor Frame
How sweet would this be hanging in your home with pictures of your beloved pooch or to create as a gift for someone featuring their dog? Jennifer used a wooden dog paw shape and painted it brown and then decorated … Read More...
Women’s Lounge Shorts – Free Sewing Pattern
These shorts are perfect for summertime pajamas or just lounging around the house. You can sew them yourself with a free pattern from Life Sew Savory. The women’s lounge shorts are easy to sew. And they have pockets! You … Read More...
Book Review -Sweet Baby Blankets
Wrap your little one up in these sweet, soft baby blankets. Each design is crocheted with a variety of color and skill. Personalize and design only one or all, the choice is yours! Your baby will carry this with them … Read More...
Easy to Make DIY Lavender Linen Spray
This homemade lavender linen spray is easy to make and has a pleasant scent. It makes a great gift, too. That’s a win – win – win. You can use it for everyday uses to freshen linens in your home. … Read More...
Interactive Scooter Card
When you pull the tab on this adorable card from Mindy the bunny on the scooter moves along the road and pops a wheelie, how fun is that!? She used new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create this … Read More...
Easy Sew Tote Bag Tutorial
You can never have too many totes! This tote is an easy sewing project that even a beginner can make. Honestly if this is your first sewing project this would be a good one to start with. Beginner Sewing Projects … Read More...
You Rock Masculine Layout
Masculine layouts can be a struggle sometimes but dark colors and vintage accents can help pull together a more manly design like this one from Felicia. She used burgundy and navy colors mixed with her vintage style papers and embellishments … Read More...
Cross Stitch Scissor Fob and Pillow
Scissor fobs are a quick and easy project to personalize your stitching gear and remind family members that your scissors are not for just any purpose.
Happiness is Cross Stitching has a tutorial for making a cross-stitched scissor fob and … Read More...
Twist Your Stitches for a Big Graphic Statement in the Earth Folk Sweater
I love the graphic element of the Earth Folk sweater from Annie Lupton. Colorwork has been so popular lately and I don’t think it’s going away anytime soon, but it’s great to see a solid color pattern that still makes … Read More...
Freeform Flower Embroidery Pattern
Fun and freeform is what this charming embroidery pattern from Wandering Threads Embroidery is all about. You will want these pretty doodle flowers all around your house once you see them.
Originally designed for World Embroidery Day, this is a … Read More...
Sulky Thread Storage Boxes
Today we are talking about thread storage, specifically about Sulky thread storage
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I don’t know about you, but right now if you looked in my quilt studio you would find a big box of spools of thread. They are … Read More...
