I am participating in a cycling event this weekend and I am planning on making bike streamers for the handlebars with the attendees. I am planning on using hair elastics and yarn but these made from ribbon are so pretty … Read More...
Knit a Bouquet of Flowers
If you’re feeling impatient for real flowers to bloom, you can always knit your own! This collection of flower knitting patterns will bring color into your home that never fades. They make great gifts or decorations for gift bags, too.… Read More...
Review: Cross Stitch for the Earth
If you’re a fan of a nature theme or know a nature lover you want to stitch for, Cross Stitch for the Earth by Emma Congdon has some fun options for you.
The 20 projects in this book include pro-environment … Read More...
Falling Hearts Rainbow C2C Blanket
In the world of crochet, patterns often find their way into our lives in the most heartfelt and meaningful of ways. This particular pattern, the Falling Hearts Rainbow C2C Blanket, holds a special place in my heart, as it came … Read More...
55 Quilt Patterns To Make For The 4th Of July
Gear up for a quilting celebration that echoes the spirit of independence! In this exciting roundup, we bring you 55 dazzling quilt patterns that are perfect for adorning your home in preparation for the 4th of July festivities.
From classic … Read More...
12 Super Cute Handmade Birthday Card Ideas
Did you know the Capybara is the largest rodent in the world? They are also one of the cutest and are really trendy right now. Davina used new Capybara stamps to create this adorable birthday slimline shaker card. Visit the … Read More...
13 Things to Sew from Tea Towels
Tea towels are a great way to add color and personality to your kitchen. And they’re a handy place to dry your hands. But tea towels don’t always have to be used as tea towels. It turns out that a … Read More...
Upcycled Crafts to Make for Earth Day
Using upcycled materials in crafts and projects is a great idea any time of year, but it’s especially appropriate around Earth Day. (One of the most popular posts ever on my blog Our Daily Craft is a building challenge made … Read More...
Bands of Colorwork Add Direction to This Sweater
Adding colorwork to a sweater is a great way to change the look and make simple stockinette look more interesting. You can easily make different looking sweaters from the same pattern by adding or removing colorwork or changing its placement.… Read More...
Ramadan Mubarak Crescent Moon Embroidery
Welcome back to our Monday Machine Embroidery Patterns series! Today, we’re embracing the spirit of Ramadan with a stunning embroidery design that beautifully captures the essence of this sacred month. Get ready to immerse yourself in the detailed charm of … Read More...
Keep Your Door Purr-fectly in Place: Crochet Your Own Cat Door Stopper with This Free Pattern
Let me start by saying that I never thought I’d need a door stopper, but then came the day I met Aloo, my mischievous and overly enthusiastic dog. And that’s where this delightful Cat Door Stopper crochet pattern enters the … Read More...
Machine Quilting For Beginners
The thought of intricate stitching and maneuvering fabric through a machine might seem overwhelming, especially if you don’t have a specialized long-arm quilting machine. However, fear not! Machine quilting is not reserved for the elite with expansive equipment. In fact, … Read More...
Houndstooth Knitting Patterns
One of my favorite basic colorwork patterns is houndstooth, and I’m honestly a little shocked I’ve never done a houndstooth knitting pattern roundup before. Now’s the time, thanks to my coming across the Rakish Shawl from The Lamb & Kid … Read More...
Unlock Your Crochet Skills with This Free Intermediate Coin Purse Pattern
I recently downloaded the free intermediate crochet pattern for the coin purse from the DMC website, and I couldn’t be happier with the pattern. Not only was the pattern easy to access after subscribing to the newsletter, but the instructions … Read More...
Sunday Spotlight – Pot Holders Quilt Patterns
Welcome back to our Sunday Spotlight series, where we delve into the enchanting realm of Etsy quilting patterns, handcrafted by talented artisans. Today, we’re excited to showcase a delightful pattern that adds a dash of charm and functionality to your … Read More...
12 FREE Country Strawberry Pattern Papers
Spring and Summer are the perfect times to use strawberries, plaids and flowers on your paper crafting projects so you need to download these yummy pattern papers that come in different green and pink color combinations. They would be wonderful … Read More...
How to Pick Up Stitches for Knitting
Last month I told you a bit about the continuing saga of me knitting an argyle vest, which has given me lots of opportunities for writing tutorials about different skills that were used in making it.
That particular post was … Read More...
Earth Day Activities for Kids
I feel like I’ve written about Earth Day a lot, and that’s a good thing because it’s important to take some time to think about how humans are treating the earth and things we can do to help it.
We’ve … Read More...
Tinkerbell Fairy – Free Pattern
Looking for a design reminiscent of Tinkerbell’s whimsical charm? You might find what you’re looking for in this “Free Cute Angel Girl Embroidery Design” from emblanka.com!
With its delicate features and sweet demeanor, this design captures the essence … Read More...
Easy Spring Flower Bookmarks and Matching Card
A brand new collection from Craft Stash allows you to create wonderful handmade bookmarks with ease. The products include lattice bookmark dies, flower stamps with coordinating dies, pattern papers, sentiment stamps and pre-printed flower dies that all work together so … Read More...