Use a fat quarter to sew a pretty tea towel that’s perfect for a last minute Christmas gift! Melissa at Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how to sew a simple fat quarter tea towel. With a ribbon loop … Read More...
These Nubby Socks are Great for Lounging
I haven’t knit a lot of short socks but I have a great affection for the ones that I do have. It’s sometimes nice, especially when just hanging out at home, to have socks that just cover the feet and … Read More...
Upcycled Mini Wreath
This mini wreath project is a great one for the kids who are home from school because it takes a few steps so it should keep them occupied on and off all day.
Grab your stash of cardboard and some … Read More...
Quilted Gnome Mug Rug Pattern
Described as “the cutest gnome mug rug ever”, that description is pretty accurate. Just looking at this guy from The Crafty Quilter puts a smile on your face. Make one, or a whole set, with this easy tutorial.
More and … Read More...
Free Poinsettia Needlepoint Ornament Pattern
Looking a bit like a star burst, this poinsettia needlepoint ornament design from Nuts about Needlepoint is a small, but striking design. As a quilter, I love that it takes a quilt block design, transforms it to needlepoint project and … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Roundabout Blanket
This pattern is full of colour and is perfect for beginners! Wendy Kippax has created this roundabout blanket using the yarn Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK which is a wonderfully soft acrylic yarn which has been developed with anti-pilling technology.… Read More...
Quick and Easy Penguin Cards
I used new stamps from My Favorite Things to create 2 quick and easy cards. I wanted to create cards that would work for anyone but especially for men. The darker tones and fun penguins are great for masculine card … Read More...
Layered Snowflake Cards
Wow, the depth and dimension on these Snowflake Cards from Galina is amazing! She used Distress Inks blended over stencils on the base of the cards, then did the same on vellum paper and layered it over top for a … Read More...
Crochet Mile A Minute Afghan Pattern
This baby blanket pattern is from the book Mile A Minute baby blankets, There are 6 patterns in the downloadable E-book.
This Crochet mile a minute (one of the fastest ways to make blankets) is from Annie’s Original Mile-A-Minute Baby … Read More...
Cowl Neck Pullover Top – Free Sewing Pattern
You can make this cowl neck pullover top in just a couple of hours and have a new basic to add to your wardrobe! So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern you can download. The loose fit pullover top … Read More...
Christmas Tree Shaped Album
I am in love with this amazing Christmas Tree Shaped Mini Album from Maria Celeste! She created a triangle shape with the spine on the bottom for her tree shape, with pages that open down from the point at the … Read More...
Free printable for 3-d Christmas trees
I bet these 3-d Christmas trees would be fun to make with recycled Christmas cards. Pop on over to the blog Hattifant for the free printable and tutorial on how to make 3-d paper Christmas trees. They look great … Read More...
Holiday JOY Crochet Jar Covers
These little crochet jar covers are so, so quick to work up. And as each one uses a very small amount of yarn, they are also perfect scrap yarn crochet projects!
I think it’s a lovely Christmas gift idea to … Read More...
Funny Nutcracker Christmas Holiday Card
The holidays can be stressful (especially this year) so if you’re feeling a little “over it” this funny snarky Nutcracker card might just sum up your feelings and also lighten the mood a bit. 🙂 Elaine used stamps from Stamping … Read More...
Christmas Digital Downloads
These cute digital images of festive animals, Christmas trees and Ho Ho Ho sentiment are FREE to download from Webster’s Pages. These would be so fun to use on Holiday scrapbook layouts, cards and planner pages for fun and frosty … Read More...
Quilted Mini Trivet – DIY Sewing Tutorial
This quilted mini trivet makes a great Christmas gift! It’s the perfect size to put under a mug or a small dish. Make them as last minute Christmas gifts for friends and neighbors. The simple patchwork design allows you to … Read More...
A Wintry New Year Cross-Stitch Pattern
One of the great things about new year’s cross stitch patterns is that it’s pretty easy to change the year to use a pattern that was produced years before for a different year.
For instance, this winter-themed Happy New Year … Read More...
How to Knit a Simple Sweater Dress
This time of year I start thinking about all the selfish, cozy knitting. I just want to make myself fuzzy socks and sweaters and wear them while I’m knitting other things for myself while snuggling under a knit blanket.
This … Read More...
Easy Paint Chip Christmas Garland
If you have a lot of paint chips lying around you can make a full garland of holiday ornaments, like this one from A Girl and a Glue Gun. Or if you don’t have as many and don’t feel like … Read More...
Free Winter Mittens Hand Embroidery Pattern
When the cold weather arrives, it’s nice to have a hand embroidery project to work on. This charming design from Sarah Ashford over at Polka Dot Chair is an easy and quick make for you to try.
Including a … Read More...