From the dishes to the tablecloth, when family and friends gather for the holiday, you always want to set a nice table, and homemade items make it that much more special. This year, dress up your Thanksgiving table with … Read More...
Fireworks and Freedom Free Quilt Pattern
In the United States we honor our veterans on November 11 every year. It is a special day when we praise those who have served our country during times of peace and war. Many quilters honor veterans by making quilts … Read More...
Book Review – Felting Fabulous Flowers: 30 Stunning Designs
Celebrate the beauty and form of flowers with a garden-full of felt adornments! Bestselling author and designer Gillian Harris has created a bouquet of blossoms, from white daisies and lilies, to cheery yellow daffodils and sunflowers, to red roses, fuschia … Read More...
Creative Calligraphy and Foil Design with Paul Antonio
Esteemed Calligrapher Paul Antonio will cast a spell on you as he reveals his innovative new line of designer plates to accompany the Glimmer Hot Foil system.
Be mesmerized as Paul applies his experience as Scribe to the Queen to crafting, lending fresh, … Read More...
Book Review – 55 Christmas Balls to Knit: Colorful Festive Ornaments
Make your holidays merry with classic knitted Christmas balls from Arne & Carlos!
For nearly twenty years, Scandinavian knitting sensations Arne & Carlos have been delighting crafters around the world, using their unique sense of style to translate traditional Scandinavian … Read More...
Make Your Own Exploding Gift Box
Who wouldn’t be thrilled to receive a gift in this amazing box created by Sandi!? When you remove the lid smaller boxes inside “explode” out for a fun gifting experience. She’s sharing step by step directions for creating this project … Read More...
Patchwork Christmas Stocking – Free Sewing Pattern
Use patchwork to create a colorful and fun Christmas stocking! Shelly at Coral & Co. shows how you can make this pretty Christmas stocking with a simple patchwork design. You can use a couple of mini charm packs of 2.5″ … Read More...
Autumn Layout with 3D Leaves
Wow, check out these 3D Autumn Leaves on this layout from Bea! She used a magnetic ruler, paper trimmer and bone folder from We R memory Keepers to cut and score, accordion folding the shapes to create this fantastic fall … Read More...
How to Make Personalized Family Portraits
If you’re in need of some Fall-themed wall art for your home, why not design your own and make it PERSONALIZED to your family?
I love these watercolour family portraits as they are so personal and unique, and you can … Read More...
Mistletoe Kisses Treat Bags
Mistletoe Kisses
Treat Bags are such a simple way to show someone you care this Christmas season. The printable treat bag toppers make this so easy you won’t believe how little time it takes to put these bags together. Who … Read More...
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
This gardening article has all the important tips a beginner needs to grow a vegetable garden in the fall or spring. It discusses different types of garden options (container vs. raised bed) and how to decide what to plant and … Read More...
Quilted Oven Mitt – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a pretty quilted oven mitt as a Christmas gift – or just for something nice for your own kitchen. Skip to My Lou has a tutorial showing how. Make them from Christmas prints for a cute holiday oven … Read More...
Felt Jellyfish Softie for Kids to Sew – Free Sewing Pattern
Amelia the Jellyfish is a sweet little hand sewn softie that beginner sewists and kids can make! You can get a free sewing pattern from Sew a Softie. The pattern is designed to be easy to assemble with just … Read More...
Tom turkey Free Quilt Block Tutorial
Few designs are as iconic as a turkey for Thanksgiving, and this scrappy Tom Turkey quilt block is pretty cute as far as turkeys go. I’m partial to scrap fabric projects, so this pattern immediately caught my eye.
When finished, … Read More...
DIY Embroidery Snowflake Ornament
Nothing says winter more than snowflakes, and this DIY ornament from Our Southern Home is an easy project to show off that motif. Normally snowflakes are done in pale pastel colors, but this ornament has a homespun feel to it.… Read More...
Book Review – Paint by Sticker Kids: Christmas
Paint jolly holiday fun with stickers! A great stocking filler gift.
Step 1: Find the sticker
Step 2: Peel the sticker
Step 3: Place the sticker
…and watch your Christmas painting come to life!
Includes everything you … Read More...
24 Christmas Stockings You Can Crochet
You don’t need a fireplace to hang a Christmas stocking, and you don’t need to fill them with gifts or coal either. Christmas Stockings are the perfect way to decorate your home and these roundup of crochet patterns is full … Read More...
Fall Watercolor Cards
I love the easy, loose watercolor look on these wonderful Fall Cards from Lisa Spangler. She used copper embossing powder for her leaves and acorn stamped images and water colored them for quick and simple coloring.
How To Make A Mini Scrapbook Photo Album with Bags
Stephanie created the most adorable and practice little album to keep all of her paper ephemera (like tags, tickets, etc) in. She created tiny bags in a rainbow of colors, that each have a wrap tie closure, adhering them all … Read More...
22 Snake Crafts For Kids To Make
From snake-themed crafts for kids to more advanced projects for adults, this roundup of 22 Snake projects has something for everyone who is interested in snakes. Whether you’re a fan of these slithering creatures or just looking for a fun … Read More...