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As Christmas approaches, it’s time to bring the festive spirit into your home with some beautiful handmade decorations, and what better way to do that than with the Hark the Herald Angels Sing Sewing Pattern? This delightful pattern combines the … Read More...
There’s nothing quite like slipping your feet into a pair of warm, soft, handmade felted booties — especially when you made them yourself.
This simple wet felting tutorial walks you through how to make snug, wool booties using just warm … Read More...
Faux postage has been very trendy in paper crafting for a while now and it’s really big this year for Christmas cards. In fact earlier this week I share a post filled with Holiday card ideas using faux postage, check … Read More...
In the winter there aren’t as many natural materials to work with and learn about in a lot of the world. But if you live where there are deciduous trees, you’ll always be able to find pinecones, so let’s do … Read More...
If you’re looking for a show-stopping holiday centerpiece, this mannequin head Christmas decoration is a fabulous way to add glam, sparkle, and a little humor to your décor. It’s part vintage kitsch, part modern glam, and entirely unforgettable. Think of … Read More...
If you’re dreaming of a Christmas that’s more handmade than store-bought—and more sustainable than sparkly plastic everything—The Eco-Christmas Craft Book might just be your new holiday go-to. This beautifully curated guide is packed with stylish, nature-inspired Christmas craft projects … Read More...
Wow, this layered Christmas wreath die has so much depth and dimension with lots of stackable layers to cut. Cut the different sections from what ever colored cardstocks or pattern papers you’d like and add this fun and festive wreath … Read More...
You know those lovely old wooden spools of thread at the bottom of your grandma’s sewing box? You can make a lovely personalized Christmas ornament with them. Make a scroll of your favorite Christmas song lyrics and stick them to … Read More...
I’m going to start this one by admitting I have no idea why this pattern is called a tiered tray tidbits cross stitch chart. This designer, Stitching Housewives, has a whole section on their storefront with more than 100 designs … Read More...
This is one of those projects where I don’t even know what to say about it other than it’s stunning and amazing and I don’t know if I would have the skill for it but if I made it I … Read More...
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a basket of yarn scraps just waiting to become something cozy and useful. When I stumbled across the Striped One-Hour Crochet Slippers pattern on CraftBits, I knew it would be the perfect … Read More...
Join Aurora Sisneros in this transformative online class and learn how to master the versatile half square triangle quilt block, opening the door to a world of creative quilting opportunities!
In this comprehensive class, Aurora will guide you through … Read More...
This adorable card from Peggy uses the new Girl Group stamp set from Mama Elephant that features lots of fun female singers and musicians, these particular stamps are clearly inspired by the hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. She stamped and … Read More...
Kwanzaa is a modern holiday that was designed deliberately to provide African Americans in the United States (and Blacks around the world) a deeper connection to African culture. The first celebration began on Dec. 26, 1966, and was inspired by … Read More...
If you’re looking for a creative and eco-friendly way to decorate your home this holiday season, this upcycled Christmas garland project is perfect for you. Ashley Hackshaw from Lil Blue Boo has shared a delightful tutorial on transforming those cherished … Read More...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that homemade gifts taste better — especially when they’re wrapped in love and a little chocolate. Between the school wind-down, wrapping marathons, and the annual “who’s bringing dessert?” panic, I’ve … Read More...
If your idea of holiday joy includes cozy evenings, twinkling lights, and a needle and thread in hand, then you’re in the right place! We’ve gathered 30 of the cutest Christmas hand-sewing projects that will fill your home (and your … Read More...
If you like colorful cross stitch patterns, pop culture references and a bit of (sometimes adult themed) snark, Pixell Patterns might just be the storefront for you.
This Etsy shop based in Portland is full of patterns inspired by pop … Read More...
Join quilting designer Ashley Nickels in our comprehensive class on how to attach binding tape to your quilts. With 554 rave reviews, this class is a must for quilters of all levels!
In just 13 minutes and 19 seconds, Ashley … Read More...
There’s something magical about bringing handmade touches into the home at Christmas – those little details that quietly glow in the background while the rest of the house buzzes with kids, cooking, and chaos. This Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy pattern … Read More...
