Did you know that there are a number of ways to fill in when making a hand embroidery projects? This tutorial from Pumora Embroidery demonstrates ten different methods.
You will find a section on each of the ten ways. Each … Read More...
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Did you know that there are a number of ways to fill in when making a hand embroidery projects? This tutorial from Pumora Embroidery demonstrates ten different methods.
You will find a section on each of the ten ways. Each … Read More...
This fun underwater scene card features a bright pink submarine that slides across the card. The long slimline style of card is perfect to created interactive scene cards like this one! Lynn used ink sprays to create her ocean background … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These beautiful fabric flowers will brighten up any corner of your home! You can make some from your favorite fabrics. Fabric Love has an easy to follow tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re super pretty using twigs … Read More...
Nathalie used layering dies from Altenew to create the Buttercup Flowers on her Traveler’s Notebook pages. These types dies come in sections to be cut with different colored cardstock and when layered create a beautiful realistic design. Using different colored … Read More...
Teri has an easy take on string art with these Faux String Art Cards. She used embroidery floss wrapped around hidden foam dots for a no sew card design. These colorful cards are sure to put a smile on anyone’s … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Wallets are a fun sewing project to make because you can customize them so many ways. Use fabric you love, put just the pockets you need where you need them! ChezVies shows how you can add an exterior zip pocket … Read More...
It’s time for the kids to start graduating school so be sure to thank their teachers with a sweet handmade card. This apple shaped card is easy to create with a Cricut electronic die cutting machine, a die from Lori … Read More...
by Sarah White
Looking for some easy activities to do with kids for Memorial Day?
These printables from Thought Co. are quick and easy to use at school or with kids at home.
There’s a vocabulary sheet, word search, crossword puzzle, quiz, an … Read More...
Here is a fun block which has some lovely design elements. It is from Quilting Gallery and is an easy one to assemble.
With instructions for making a 6″ and a 12″ block, you can incorporate this design in so … Read More...
Irish lace crochet pattern in English, antique motif Butterfly crochet detailed description and photo of the pdf process .
You can convert PDF to text document and translate it with Google translator to any language in the world.
Please note … Read More...
The natural texture of clay is so popular right now and it is a medium that really appeals to me. I love the wholesome feeling of non perfect rustic surfaces.
These tutorials all show you how to make a fake … Read More...
This little silicone mold is perfect for food inspired candles, I actually really love this candle design, it uses clear gel candle wax to create a realistic jar of Jam or preserve. Add the little wax embeds for a fun … Read More...
Andy used the new Structure Paste from Creative Expressions to create some cool Mixed Media tags. You can add color to this paste and use it to create backgrounds that have loads of texture or use it with stencils to … Read More...
by Sarah White
The Wise Weeds pattern from Catherine Clark just reminds me of the garden.
It’s a deep colorwork cowl covered with floral motifs and designs related to medicinal herbs, including nettles, red clover, skullcap, fennel, fenugreek, raspberry leaf and chasteberry. These … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Tea towels make the sweetest handmade gifts! Pin, Cut, Sew Studio has a tutorial that shows two easy ways to sew a tea towel. These tea towels have a little something special, with fun border prints, plus a cute ruffle, … Read More...
This sweet layout feature a yummy summer treat, ice cream! Marcia used a stencil that had lots of tiny bows along with ink and a small sponge to create her own pretty pattern paper. She used the same colors to … Read More...
Father’s day is rapidly approaching, and it’s about time the father in your family gets what he deserves. Last year, father’s day was half-spoiled with the pandemic, so this year make it up to your father with these amazing, easy, … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Create a fun spring wall hanging shaped like a kite! eSheep Designs has a 3-part tutorial showing how to create this beautiful fabric kite. Hang it on a wall or on a door or window for pretty spring decor! The … Read More...
by Sarah White
Steve Irwin is an icon of natural exploration and protecting and preserving wild places and the creatures who live there.
Two Little Kits has a sweet Steve Irwin cross-stitch pattern about the importance of saving wild places.
It’s a pay … Read More...