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!
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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...
If you’ve been scrolling through Pinterest lately, you’ve probably seen those dreamy oversized ornaments popping up in pastel candy-shop colours. They’re festive, a little whimsical, and the perfect mix of vintage charm and modern holiday cheer. The only downside? Buying … Read More...
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas but also craving a little me-time in the tub, this project is going to be your new winter favourite. These Christmas Melting Snowman Bath Melts are a festive, fun, and fantastically nourishing … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m a big fan of mosaic knitting, which is a way to make colorwork designs in two colors while knitting with only one strand of yarn at a time. You slip the stitches that show as the second color, and … Read More...
Yui’s cozy layout has two half sweater dies on either side of the photo, backed with fun sweater themed patterned papers. She also included lots of die cut snowflakes falling, a cable knit title and Holiday chipboard elements too. Learn … Read More...
by Sarah White
When I write these nations of the world posts, I start by Googling the country, which usually leads me first to Wikipedia for basic facts. But the official website for the country came up just below, and I love the … Read More...
A Festive Make-Ahead Breakfast With Fresh Fruit on Top
Christmas morning has its own kind of magic, doesn’t it? The quiet before the chaos. The twinkling lights. The teenagers still half-asleep. The dog already overexcited. And while the rest of … Read More...
If you’ve ever found yourself holding onto old Christmas cards, unsure of what to do with them, this DIY project is exactly what you need. The brilliant tutorial from Ashley Hackshaw on Lil Blue Boo shows you how to turn … Read More...
If you’ve ever been intrigued by the delicate beauty of lacework but felt overwhelmed by the complexity of techniques, then Shuttle Tatting for Beginners by Jennet Jasper is the perfect introduction to this timeless craft. As someone who’s always been … Read More...
If you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of wool at your favorite craft store, feeling completely overwhelmed by labels like roving, batts, tops, and carded fleece, you’re not alone. Every felter, from curious beginner … Read More...
Amy R. used new Alex Syberia products to create several amazing faux postage themes Holiday cards. This one features Santa and a present stenciled on die cut faux stamps with stamped sentiments. I love all the extra dies she used … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
We can all agree that there is always more than one way to do things, especially in sewing. The method I am going to show you to gather fabric and add ruffles properly is slightly more time consuming than you … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you want to have a craft-filled tree, one great way to do that is to cover it with cross stitch ornaments. These little projects are usually pretty quick to stitch and fit into small hoops you can nestle into … Read More...
There’s something so special about decorating the kitchen for the holidays. This festive little project doubles as a dishcloth or a cheerful afghan square. The raised bobble stitches form the shape of a Christmas tree, giving you texture and a … Read More...
There’s just something magical about twinkling lights at Christmas, isn’t there? This little polymer clay Christmas tree lantern is one of those projects that looks fancy but is actually simple enough to pull off in an afternoon. The cone-shaped tree … Read More...
Celebrate the holidays with a delightful array of vegan Christmas recipes that bring warmth, flavor, and festivity to your table. Whether you’re hosting a fully plant-based feast or simply looking to add a few meatless dishes to your seasonal spread, … Read More...

Nothing says “cozy Christmas kitchen” quite like the smell of hot cocoa—and now, you can capture that warmth in a rustic holiday plaque that’s as charming as it is easy to make. This project uses cardstock, patterned scrapbook paper, … Read More...
by Sarah White
A few years ago I did a post full of knit elves and gnomes to knit for Christmas, but there are a lot more options when it comes to Christmas knit amigurumi. Use these little characters as seasonal decor, … Read More...
When you’ve been crocheting as long as I have, you start to develop a real soft spot for those charming, slightly nostalgic patterns that instantly transport you back to childhood Christmases. This sweet little Christmas Angel Toilet Roll Cover from … Read More...