A pillowcase dress is a cute – and easy – style of dress to sew for girls. And it’s also an easy dress to sew for American Girl dolls or other 18″ dolls. Sew Crafty Me has a free pattern… Read More...
Christmas Star Layout
I love the background on this Christmas Star layout from Melinda. She took a star pattern die cut and embossed it in gold then placed it over torn paper with a wash of watercolor that adds lots of texture to … Read More...
200 Beading Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets
Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day–here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have.
Whether stringing, wiring, or beadweaving, step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions will guide you through each stage … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Antique Cross
Hues of rich and elegant golden floss combine harmoniously with shiny beads and metallic braids to create a project that is opulent, elegant and timeless. Try it in shades of silver for a completely different, yet no less elegant, option. … Read More...
7th Inning Stretch Free Quilt Pattern
This free pattern is all about Baseball and home runs, A great quilt for boys, teens and gentleman. You will need their fabric to complete this design as it is based on pre-printed themed fabrics. You can learn more and … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Scourie slouchy beanie Hat
Scourie is sideways knit, with short row colourwork. This design is a lovely modern boho look, and would be pretty in a variety of contrasting colors too. You can purchase this pattern via Etsy.
Looking for more Knitted Beanie patterns? … Read More...
15 Breakfast Casseroles For The Christmas Holiday Season
Breakfast casseroles are perfect for feeding the family, you can drop it all into a dish and bake it whilst you sit back and enjoy your morning coffee. The perfect solution for Christmas morning too. If you are like our … Read More...
Plaid Christmas Scene Card
You don’t always have to use a traditional sky for the backgrounds on a scene card. You can use pattern papers or stamps like Channin did on this cute Christmas card. The large trendy buffalo plaid adds the perfect cozy … Read More...
Easy Pillowcase with the Burrito Method – DIY Sewing Tutorial
A special pillowcase makes a great gift for kids, especially when you use cute prints they’ll love. It’s an easy sewing project, perfect for beginner sewists. Heather Handmade shows how you can sew an easy pillowcase with the burrito method, … Read More...
How to make yarn bottle brush style Christmas trees
These yarn Christmas trees look just like nature as they are all different sizes and shapes…oh and colors. Each one is made with a single color of yarn but I bet it would be fun to try it with different … Read More...
Cooking and Baking Layouts
If you take lots of photos in the kitchen and around the table this holiday season be sure to check out some of these great layouts over on Kiwi Lane. These baking and cooking designs have lots of homey charm … Read More...
Crochet – Christmas Tree Pincushion
This is a simple crochet pattern that can be completed in just one day. use scrap yarn to make this adorable object. A great stocking stuffer for anyone who does needlework.
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out … Read More...
Padded Wine Bag – Free Sewing Pattern
This padded wine bag is perfect for gifting a bottle of wine this season! The padding helps protect the bottle of wine and keep a chilled bottle cool. So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern you can use to … Read More...
10 Best Tips For Sewing Soft Toys
There is nothing quite like a handmade soft toy or doll for a child to play with. The soft toys are so charming, and because they’re handmade there are no two exactly alike. Plus, there’s all the love that was … Read More...
A Simple Dreidel to Knit for Hanukkah
I shared this pattern for a knit dreidel from Knit Simple magazine several years ago, but it’s worth sharing again because it’s pretty cute and really easy to knit with a bit of scrap yarn.
Use different weights of yarn … Read More...
How To Make An Hanukkah Origami Garland
The combination of cultural traditions and crafts is a great way to help kids learn about things that might otherwise be new to them. This origami Hanukkah garland from Moms and Crafters is a fun way to get kids practicing … Read More...
Hanukkah Sampler Quilt – Free Pattern
Made in bright and cheerful colors, this festive Hanukkah sampler quilt from FaveQuilts, would be a lovely quilt to make for the holiday. The designer of the wall hanging is Ellen Maxwell and it was made to highlight the Chanukah … Read More...
14 Ways to Do Embroidery on Clothing – Free Tutorials
Have you ever wanted to spruce up an old pair of jeans or a t-shirt? Here are 14 wonderful ways to do it. From hats to jeans, and almost everything in between, these tutorials will get you inspired to do … Read More...
Make Your Own Felted Christmas Trees
This Video tutorial by Gypsyharte shows you how to create these whimsical felted Christmas tree’s. These felted tree’s would look adorable laid out in a Christmas scene on your mantle. Gyspsyharte also has some kits in her Etsy store so … Read More...
Joyful Holiday Card
Tina used soft colorful inks to stamp out the words and candies on the sweet Joy Holiday Card. She used a white gel pen to added faux stitch marks around the edges of the letters which goes perfectly with the … Read More...