Father’s Day is coming up soon so be sure to take lots of pics with Dad going out to eat, hanging out in the back yard barbequing, getting breakfast in bed or much deserved relaxing at home and create some … Read More...
Review: Small Knits: Casual and Chic Japanese Style Accessories
Japanese knitting patterns are popular around the world for their simplicity of style, timeless designs and easy to understand charts that basically give you the whole pattern without words. It’s not a style everyone loves, but there are plenty of … Read More...
Funny Avocado Cross Stitch Patterns
I have a list of links that I like to check on every now and then to see what kind of free (and sometimes not free) cross stitch patterns they are offering. It had been a while since I visited … Read More...
Fat Quarters & Fat Eighths: A 6-Lesson Quilting Adventure with Ashley Hough!
Are you ready to explore the endless possibilities of fat quarters and fat eighths in quilting? Join expert instructor Ashley Hough on an exciting journey through the versatile world of pre-cut quilting fabrics! With this engaging 6-lesson class, you’ll discover … Read More...
101 Ways to Use Enamel Dots on Your Handmade Cards
Enamel dots are fun little round embellishments that you can easy add to your paper crafting projects like cards and scrapbook pages. They come in different sizes, different finishes and loads of different colors to add some extra dimension and … Read More...
10 Cross Body Bags to Sew with Free Patterns
Whether your summer adventures take you sightseeing on vacation, or just taking advantage of activities and events around town, a lightweight handsfree way to carry your essentials is a must. Cross body bags are perfect for when you’re out and … Read More...
Mason jars (with inserts) make great organizers
I had no idea they made “frog” inserts for mason jars. These are wire grids that are used in flower arranging. I have some stand-alones that you put in vases but I had no idea they made them special for … Read More...
Gardening Activities for Kids
I have started volunteering at our local botanical garden, and it’s so fun to do activities with the kids and show them all the different things that grow there. Whether you’re gardening at home or at school, getting kids involved … Read More...
Father’s Day Knitting Patterns
Gift ideas that are presented for Father’s Day often bother me because they assume that every guy plays golf, likes to grill, wears ties, etc. (I guess just like all Mother’s Day gift ideas include flowers, scented bath stuff and … Read More...
Etsy Wednesday – Ribbon Embroidery Kit for Beginner Vintage Flower Pattern
This kit offers six unique vintage flower patterns to choose from, each designed to inspire your creativity and elevate your embroidery skills. With easy-to-follow instructions and a stitch guide included, this kit is perfect for beginners who are eager to … Read More...
Book Review – Quilting on a Time Budget
If you’re a quilting enthusiast with limited time, the “Quilting on a Time Budget” special edition from Quilter’s World magazine is tailored for you. Offering 30 exciting and unique quilting patterns, this electronic download is a convenient way … Read More...
Crochet Friends: A Delightful Journey into Toy Making
First off, let me introduce Maria, the talented creator behind these patterns. She’s got a background in IT but found her true passion in crochet and needlework. Her love for crafting toys shines through in every stitch of this book.… Read More...
Add Texture to Scrapbook Layouts with Sewing, Thread and Twine
This colorful layout from Vicki uses stitching to separate this page into 4 blocks. She also wrapped and tied thread around one section and stitched around the view master wheel on another. The coordinating colors and threads help keep this … Read More...
Play with Fisherman’s Rib in This Fun Long Vest Project
Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, but I feel like maybe fisherman’s rib is starting to catch up in terms of seeing it more in patterns. They have a very similar look but a lot of people … Read More...
How Much Embroidery Floss Should You Use?
One of the most common questions I hear from people who are new to cross stitch and other kinds of embroidery is how many strands of embroidery floss should you use on a project?
I learned by using two strands, … Read More...
Patriotic Whimsy Hand Embroidery Patterns
“Patriotic Whimsy Hand Embroidery Patterns” by StitchX Embroidery is a charming paperback book offering 10 adorable and whimsical patriotic designs for embroidery enthusiasts. While the specific rating and number of ratings aren’t provided in the information you’ve given, the book … Read More...
18 DIY Planters Suitable For Outdoors
Do you have a green thumb and a penchant for do-it-yourself projects that enhance your outdoor spaces? If so, you’re in for a treat with this curated roundup! We’ve scoured the corners of the DIY gardening world to bring you … Read More...
12 Handmade Wedding Card Ideas
This lovely card from Nicki uses a dry embossing folder to create the raised design, she used ink pads to add some color. Learn more about this design and see 5 other cards with the same folder over on the … Read More...
Turn photos into type for a great Father’s Day gift
This tutorial on how to make a type based photo collage is created using a computer but I bet you could do it with tracing paper or by making the letters more irregular. Either way what a fun gift for … Read More...
Bluey Activities and Crafts
I know a lot of older kids watch Bluey, but my daughter never really has, so I’m a bit behind on all the love for this Australian series about a family of dogs. I’ve actually seen most of the Bluey … Read More...