I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for.
It is a nice introduction to this … Read More...
Book Review – Seasonal Slow Knitting: Thoughtful Projects for a Handmade Year
A guide to knitting, making, and living a slow and thoughtful lifestyle all year long
Slow Knitting 
introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through ?ve basic tenets: source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally, experiment fearlessly, and explore … Read More...
How To Add Glass Chips To Your Resin Pours
This resin pour features Fire Glass 
that has been color-coordinated with the pour and added into the wet resin. The glass gives the piece lots of dimension and is a great alternative to using glitter of gold flakes when making … Read More...
Craft Artist Interview with – Huipei
Check out our video interview with Huipei from Pocket Yarnlings, You can see some of her crochet projects we have featured over on eh crochet blog here and watch the video here.
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Stamped and Stenciled Halloween Cards
These amazing Happy Halloween cards from Mindy combine stamping and stenciling with touches of glitter. Using products from Taylored Expressions she stamped her large sentiments on ink blending cardstock and then used a stencil to apply different mediums like glitter … Read More...
Circle Drawstring Makeup Bag Free Sewing Pattern
This circle drawstring bag makes a great makeup bag! The drawstring opens wide so you can easily see and access your things inside the bag. It’s easy to sew and all you need is two fat quarters and some ribbon … Read More...
Embellishment Cluster Scrapbook Cards
Adding embellishments in clusters has been a trend in paper crafting for awhile now, it’s a great way to draw the eye and use up small products. Khristina used 4″x6″ preprinted scrapbook journaling cards as a base and added clusters … Read More...
A Ghostly Hat Knitting Pattern
This knit hat covered with ghosts makes me smile for two different reasons. First, it’s really cute, and second, it’s called the Odd Soul Hat, which makes me smile because there’s a restaurant where I live called the Odd Soul.… Read More...
Printable Back to School Bingo Cards
The first few days of back to school time are full of learning routines and learning about each other, especially for younger learners. There’s lots of time for games and fun activities as you ease into the year, and this … Read More...
Book in a jar makes a fun contest
When I first spotted these strips of book pages in a jar I just loved it a simply a great visual. But it it actually serves as a fun way to make a contest. You challenge people to guess what … Read More...
How to Make a Quilted Tote Bag
It is time to put your quilting prowess to work and make a beautiful quilted tote bag. Andy from A Bright Corner makes it easy with her tutorial.
This tote uses plenty of scrap fabrics and it easy to piece … Read More...
Covid test kits for home
Note: These are tests that you buy to test yourself for Covid at home, not tests that you make yourself. Only tests done and kits created by medical professionals should be trusted.
Who would have thought I would ever … Read More...
Crochet Sloth Pattern
Unfortunately, I didn’t realize when I gave birth to my two children that they would turn into teenage sloths, They move at the pace of a sloth most school mornings, especially when being told they are running late and need … Read More...
20 Autumn Crafts Using Real Fall Leaves
One of the very best kinds of craft supplies is the kind that does not cost a thing. That is what makes crafting with real leaves so much fun. You can step outside, head to the backyard, the park, or … Read More...
Shimmer Watercolor Lotus Card
I love shimmer watercolor
, it adds a lovely colorful sparkle and works with so many different styles of stamps. Lydia used a pretty Lotus stamp from Ink on 3 and heat embossed it with black ink and clear embossing. … Read More...
Women’s Overblouse Top – Free Sewing Pattern
This overblouse top is great for a fall wardrobe, as you’re transitioning from warm summer weather to the cooler fall and winter days. You can wear it as a buttoned up top, or as a jacket over a tank or … Read More...
Red and White Doily Layout
The pattern paper background that Zsoka used on this page has a wonderful doily print that she incorporated perfectly into her design. My favorite aspect is her journaling, she wrote it around the outside scalloped of the doily all the … Read More...
Free Printable Self Care Planner
Instead of trying to work self-care into your busy schedule, why not make it a priority? With the help of this printable self-care planner, you can keep track of all aspects of your health and well-being in one handy … Read More...
Cinnamon Spiced Ribbed Sweater
This easy “knit-look” cropped sweater is both classy and stylish. It uses a combination of stitches to create a unique ribbed effect that’s absolutely eye-catching! Add on the rolled collar, rolled cuffs, and hem and you’ve just created a fabulously … Read More...
80’s Fashion Coloring Pages
*Gag me with a spoon!* As someone who was a teenager in the 80’s I love seeing these fun and funky coloring pages featuring 80’s fashions. I was a bit more punk and new wave then these designs but I … Read More...