Plaids are perfect for Fall and Autumn cards and Tanya has two different way you can create your own custom plaid designs. She’ll show you how easy it is to stamp them out or paint them yourself using watercolors. For … Read More...
Upcycled Denim Star Christmas Ornament – Sewing Tutorial
Upcycled denim makes beautiful Christmas ornaments! Claire at Pillar Box Blue created these upcycled denim star Christmas ornaments from scraps of old jeans. The variation in the colors of denim shows off the piecing. Add some hand stitching and a … Read More...
Classroom Layout
Heather Tonklin is missing her classroom at school as she’s currently teaching virtual classes on line. She designed this layout with a photo of her class using a grid design with different squares of school themed patterned paper, the faux … Read More...
3 Turkeys Cross Stitch Pattern
This Let’s Give Thanks cross stitch pattern featuring three colorful turkeys looks like a lot of fun to stitch and have on display for your holiday meal.
It’s a free pattern from Smart Cross Stitch, and it uses 13 colors … Read More...
A Classic Sweater to Knit for the Guys
I know knitting patterns don’t belong to one gender, but Jane Richmond did call this the Men’s Classic Raglan so we’ll go with that. But I would totally wear this sweater every day so let’s just knit and wear what … Read More...
Ribbon Embroidery Forget Me Nots – Free Tutorial
Perfect as an introduction to ribbon embroidery, this forget-me-not flower pattern is lovely. Forget-me-nots appear throughout history. They were Henry the IV’s emblem. It is also said that the name comes from a German tale. According to the legend, a … Read More...
Peek-A-Boo Dylusions Tag Card
Add a bit of joy (and color) to someone’s day with this creative card tutorial by Kristi Nazzaro! In this tutorial, Kristi shares how she transforms a large Dylusions tag into a clever peekaboo card featuring the latest additions … Read More...
A Tale of Two Gnomes Quilt Pattern
This quilting pattern is all about Gnomes, this is listed as a Christmas pattern, but gnomes have expanded out of their seasonal box and can now be celebrated ALL year around. You can purchase this pattern here.
Get 2 quilts … Read More...
Big Book of Christmas Crochet
If you are looking for whimsical, traditional and farmhouse-style Christmas ideas, then look no further! This book is filled with 31 amazing holiday designs to deck your halls, plus designs that will help you give the perfect handmade gift to … Read More...
Kitty Cat Gift Card Holder
This cute (and slightly grumpy :)) looking black cat is all bundled up and ready for Fall. Jil used new dies from Art Impressions to create this fun Gift Card
Holder that anyone would be delighted to receive. I love … Read More...
DIY Pillowcase in 3 Sizes – Easy Sewing Tutorial
Learn how to make a pillowcase in minutes with a burrito pillowcase pattern! This DIY pillowcase looks better than most store-bought ones and it will last much longer as well! This pillowcase tutorial by Hellosewing will help you sew a … Read More...
Book Club Layout
I’m an avid reader and love seeing pages about others love for reading. The beautiful layout from Kelley Janes documents a gift she received for a book subscription. Her journaling and a photo from the book club is surrounded by … Read More...
Fall Leaf Aluminum Foil Craft
This fall leaf aluminum foil craft is fun for adults and kids alike! The image of a fall leaf is portrayed in relief in just a few easy steps. It’s almost like doing leaf rubbings, but with a twist.
Take … Read More...
Halloween Tracing Worksheets
Tracing designs and words is a great way to practice fine-motor skills, and adding a seasonal spin just makes it that much more fun.
Tot Schooling has a great set of printable tracing designs for Halloween where kids can complete … Read More...
Dive into the Deep End of Brioche Knitting
I have only done really basic brioche knitting (pretty much just straight pieces in one or two colors) and it’s a lot of fun but I’ve been hesitant to do a project with shaping because it looks scary.
Of course … Read More...
How to make a toilet paper pumpkin bowling game
Got toilet paper? Lots of it now? I ended up buying what I call “gas station toilet paper” that super thin rough stuff. Here is a fun craft and game that you can use it with and then it I … Read More...
Monk’s Cloth Swedish Weaving Christmas Patterns
Until I saw this pattern book from Annie’s Craft Store, I was not familiar with Monk’s Cloth or Swedish Weaving (sometimes known as Huck embroidery). Now that I know a little bit more about it, I’m intrigued. It’s a … Read More...
Evergreen Star Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern
A kaleidoscope of stately, lush evergreens will adorn your Christmas tree for years to come. Finished size: stitch count: 53H x 53W; design size: 3 1/3″ x 3 1/3″. You can purchase this pattern here.
Cardinal Carols – Snow Birds Free Quilt Pattern
Red Robins are very popular, especially at Christmas time and this quilt is all about the robin.
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...
Miso and Honey Body Mask
Miso is enriched with Amino acids which will nourish the body and we all know how good Honey is for us right?
A traditional ingredient in Japanese and Chinese diets, miso paste is made from fermented soybeans and grains and … Read More...