Independent craft blog since 2007
Step into the wonderful world of Granny Squares with Brenda K. B. Anderson as your guide! In this exciting class, Brenda will unveil the magic of crocheting Granny Square Accessories, showcasing two fabulous patterns: the Granny Square Confection Beanie and … Read More...
Brianna’s sweet layout has lots of room for baking photos in two rows on a wide center border. There’s loads of cute gingerbread tags, houses and people embellishments and a banner that spells “JOY” too. Take a closer look at … Read More...
I have a bit of an obsession with knit fingerless gloves. I have pairs all over the house and have made them a bunch of different ways. My most recent fingerless gloves pattern is perfect for beginners, worked flat in … Read More...
Sometimes when the kids are home from school you need some little games and time fillers to keep them entertained while waiting for some event or something else is going on. Since most people seem to have a cache of … Read More...
The big day is almost here! But did you accidently forget to make a Christmas card for someone or need a pretty card to slip a Gift Card into? No worries, you still have time to create wonderful cards … Read More...
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feeling bloated, irritated, or like your nerves are hanging by a thread—you’re likely in perimenopause. And no, you’re not losing it. You’re just riding the hormone rollercoaster that no one … Read More...
There’s something so timeless about combining clay with nature. Pressing herbs into pottery creates a simple yet striking effect—rustic, organic, and perfectly imperfect. Today we’re making a rosemary platter using real sprigs of rosemary pressed into clay. You can make … Read More...
Meet Bertha – my clunky, temperamental, utterly beloved sewing machine. She’s older than some of my readers, makes a noise like a dying lawnmower when threading the bobbin, and occasionally eats fabric for fun.
People keep telling me to upgrade … Read More...
Let’s be honest—sewing for men doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. So many of us are caught up in kids’ clothes, home decor, and pretty dresses, that the guys in our lives sometimes end up with… nada! But not … Read More...
If you’ve ever dreamt of making your own soft, perfectly shaped felted hat, you’re in for a treat. This project combines the meditative rhythm of felting with the satisfaction of creating a wearable piece of art — and no, you … Read More...
Teal has been a very trendy color this year and I love it paired with red, especially for a non-traditional Christmas color combo! This collection of 6 different pattern papers has red, white and teal plaids, zigzags snowflakes, botanicals and … Read More...
Dominica is different from the Dominican Republic (which we’ll get to soon); it’s an island in the Caribbean largely colonized by the French and praised for its amazing natural environment. Let’s learn more about Dominica!
Dominica is part … Read More...
Bring a touch of sunshine to your kitchen with these delightful textured dishcloths! Designed to brighten up your space, these patterns feature both striped and sunflower designs that will add a cheerful vibe to your daily chores. Whether you’re … Read More...
If you’re still Christmas shopping and in need of a last minute gift Gift Cards are always a great choice but be sure to make it special by placing it inside of a handmade card. Tina created this wonderful mixed … Read More...
There’s something magical about Christmas crafting. It starts innocently enough — a ribbon here, a bit of glitter there — and suddenly you’re knee-deep in sequins, hot glue strings stuck to your elbow, and wondering how you became the person … Read More...
Lucky Crossstitching has cute and relatively easy looking patterns that focus on holidays and natural inspirations like animals, flowers and insects. Let’s take a closer look at this Etsy shop!
As of this writing they have more than 120 patterns … Read More...
As I write this we’re kind of in the thick of holiday preparations, that mad rush toward the end of the semester, finals and school holidays and actual holidays and the end of the year and wouldn’t it be great … Read More...
If you want to keep all those precious Christmas memories in one place try creating a mini album. Traci designed this darling tall and skinny flipbook style album using products from Bella Blvd. For the covers and pages she cut … Read More...
If you’re looking for a super fun classroom activity for the days before holiday break, you’re having a bunch of kids over for Christmas who you need to entertain, or you just want a cool family game night idea with … Read More...
If you’re looking for a cozy, sentimental way to use up that jar of old buttons your grandma left you, the button wreath pillow tutorial from My 100 Year Old Home is a delightful and meaningful project to try.… Read More...
