Natural dyeing is a great way to create your own colors for your yarn before you decide on your next crochet or knitting project. Make bright pinks by using cochineal dye
. Step by step tutorial and free natural dyeing … Read More...
2 Ways to Make a Twisted Headband – DIY Sewing Tutorial
It’s easy to sew your own DIY twisted headband! All you need is some knit fabric and a sewing machine. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing 2 ways to make a twisted headband – one has two pieces of knit … Read More...
Cowl Neck Sweater for Women – Free Sewing Pattern
This loose fit cowl neck sweater is just what you need for a stylish winter look. You can make one for yourself, and it doesn’t require any knitting. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern you can … Read More...
A Simple Hat to Knit with Colorful Yarn
I don’t know why this time of year feels like a time for simple knitting, but it does. Maybe it’s because after the rush of the holidays it’s nice to slow down with something a little mindless, or the cold … Read More...
French Knots Heart Hand Embroidery Pattern
Ok all you hand embroidery lovers…it’s time to get out your needle and thread and whip up one (or more) of these beautiful french knots hearts. The Sewing Loft brings us this charming and easy project.
I especially love the … Read More...
Stay Home Decor Frame
The sentiment “Let’s Stay Home” has even more meaning now while we are still social distancing and spending more time indoors. Franci used sweet stamps from SugarPea Designs to create this lovely home decor project. She stamped her cozy living … Read More...
Funny 2021 Layout
I’m sure many of us were ready for a nice cocktail (or two) to help ring in this New Year and say goodbye to 2020! Katrina designed this funny layout with a large drink embellishment, photo in a “define naughty” … Read More...
Gnome Birthday Card and Tags
Wish your favorite Gnomie a Happy Birthday with this cute set. Gnomes aren’t just for Christmas anymore they’ve taken the spotlight recently for all seasons and occasions. Emily used some adorable gnomes from Taylored Expressions to create this sweet scene … Read More...
Digital Tip for Frames
Monica has a tip for using one picture but separating them into looking like two separate photos. She used a photo editing software to split apart the image with retro Polaroid style frames. Her Winter Days digital layout features the … Read More...
Lengthen Pants Using a Bias Tape Hem – Sewing Tutorial
Pants a little too short? Heather Handmade shows how you can lengthen pants using a bias tape hem. By using bias tape to sew the hem, you can use that fabric that is typically turned to the back for the … Read More...
Four Fun, Free and Easy Hand Embroidery Patterns
Perfect for a beginner, these four free hand embroidery patterns from Shiny Happy World, are easy to make and super cute too!
With designs including a whimsical bird, a girl, a heart, and a flower, you are sure to … Read More...
Book Review – 500 Bead Weaving Patterns for Bracelets
An encyclopedia of beaded bracelet patterns for your small beading loom.
Weaving beaded bracelets on a small bead loom is easy, and with the 500 patterns in this book you can make all kinds of creative designs! From bold graphic … Read More...
Sloth Baby Card
Sloths are still really trendy and their cute sleepy looks are perfect for sweet baby cards. Yana used stamps and dies from My Favorite Things to create this adorable card. The sentiment appears to be a dimensional die cut but … Read More...
Felt Heart Pouch for Valentine’s Day – Easy Sewing Tutorial
This felt heart pouch is a fun little Valentine’s project that kids can make! It can be sewn on a sewing machine or by hand, perfect for beginners! You can find the easy sewing tutorial over at Sew a Softie… Read More...
Winter Dog Layout
Sophie created a wonderful wintery scene on her layout by tearing pattern paper for snowy hills and adding lots of die cut tree designs from Just Nick backed with pattern paper. In the center are two adorable photos of a … Read More...
10 DIY Safe Dog-Friendly Birthday Cakes
It’s true what they say about a dog being your best friend for their lifetime. Every day you spend with your woofing companion is always a cheery one – so bring the cheers to their birthday! Birthdays don’t mean much … Read More...
Men’s Handkerchief Memory Quilt Tutorial
When my father passed away recently I wanted to create something out of some of his things, so I came up with this unique men’s handkerchief memory quilt. A wonderful way to remember a loved one, this wall hanging … Read More...
Happy New Year! Yes, it will be with pretty things we make
How ever you celebrated last night, big or small or fast asleep today is the first day of a new year. The best way I know how to have a good day is by making something. There are lots of … Read More...
Dive into Colorwork with the Langley Pullover
This sweater design from Amy Christoffers, called Langley, is so lovely it’s sure to cause some knitters to add “knit a colorwork yoke sweater” to their New Year’s resolutions.
What’s great about this one is that while it looks complex, … Read More...
Free Summer Love Quilt Pattern
Even though the title of this quilt pattern from Quilting in the Rain is “Summer Love”, I think it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s such a happy quilt.
Made with two jelly rolls and backing fabric, it is … Read More...