Once you get past the rush of the holidays, it’s time to focus on yourself and your home and what’s going to make you feel good for the rest of winter. For me, that’s having a homemade blanket in every … Read More...
Cardboard and yarn make great side-eye kitties
I love kitties and I love yarn, oh and “ugly Christmas sweaters” so this craft is happening now in my house. I have jars of scraps of yarn and of course recycled cardboard from boxes. Prowl on over to the … Read More...
How to Cross Stitch on a Chair
I love seeing different ways that cross stitch can be worked on unusual surfaces, from strainers to chain link fences and more. One slightly more common way to add cross stitch to your home without using cross stitch fabric is … Read More...
New Year , New You – Quilting For Beginners
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the art of quilting? Join Ashley Hough in this comprehensive online class designed for beginners, where you’ll learn everything you need to know to create stunning quilts, whether for your … Read More...
How To Repurpose Old Wood Into Desks – 15 Ideas For Salvaging Wood.
Wooden furniture has always been a popular choice for its timeless beauty and durability. However, it’s not uncommon to have old pieces of wood lying around, gathering dust in the corner of your garage or basement. Instead of letting … Read More...
12 Snowy Handmade Card Ideas for Winter
Jenn created a wonderful snowy background with die cut trees and hills and interactive pearls on string for moving snow on this adorable Winter card. Find details on how to make a rainfall style card on the Mama Elephant blog.… Read More...
All sorts of fun ideas for recycling Christmas cards and wrapping paper
I hope you all have a fabulous holiday, whatever you celebrate! After all the celebrating is over why not take all those pretty cards and paper and use them to craft up fun things for New Years and next holiday … Read More...
Snow Globe Crafts for Kids
Whether you have snow where you live or are on the wrong side of the world for that, these snow glob crafts for kids are a lot of fun to put together at home or in the classroom.
If you … Read More...
Knit a Cozy Sweater with Lots of Options
If you’re looking for a sweater knitting pattern that uses up some of your stash and allows you to make just the sweater you want, the Marlina Rib by Shay Johson might be just the thing.
It’s worked with two … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Amigurumi Hot Chocolate
If you’re searching for a charming addition to your amigurumi collection or a delightful gift idea for the crochet enthusiast in your life, look no further than the Crochet Pattern Mug of Hot Chocolate by Mufficorn. This adorable pattern brings … Read More...
Scrap yarn is great to make a colorful pom pom Christmas tree topper
If you like making pom poms and looking for a unique tree topper why not make a big ball of pom poms out of all sorts of colored yarn to make a statement tree topper. After you have made your … Read More...
Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric
I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes … Read More...
Sunday Spotlight – Christmas Table Runner
Welcome to our Sunday Spotlight series, where we showcase delightful quilting patterns to inspire your creativity. Today, we’re excited to feature the “Christmas Table Runner & Free Mug Rug Patterns” by MapleCottageDesigns on Etsy.
Transform your home into … Read More...
Christmas Folio Scrapbook Album
Conny used products from Doodlebug to create this festive folio album for Christmas. This tall album has a cute red cover with a snow globe shaker element with Santa inside, decorated with little stickers and held closed with a large … Read More...
Reflecting on the Past Year with Kids
I’m in deep denial about the fact that new year is almost upon us again! It’s been the fastest and the longest year at the same time, and I can look back and see some good things as well as … Read More...
2025 Year Of The Snake Quilt Pattern
Prepare for the Chinese Year of the Snake in 2025 by diving into a vibrant snake quilt pattern available on Etsy. This playful design features rich red hues inspired by traditional Chinese colors, adding cultural significance to your quilting project.… Read More...
Product Review – Sweet Roll Vivid
Lasy month we shared the Sweet Rolls Fruit review and this month we are featuring the vivid range, just in time for NYE projects.
Introducing Premier Sweet Roll Vivid Yarn, the latest addition to the beloved Sweet Roll family! … Read More...
Christmas Mice Interactive Diorama Card
I love absolutely everything about this Christmas card from Samantha. I love the cute mice, I love the rainbow color scheme, I love the 3D interactive elements, it’s all just too darn cute! She used stamps, dies and pattern paper … Read More...
A bunch of great ways to display holiday cards all over the house
I don’t have much available way space as I cover my walls with art. But I do have big white plain kitchen cabinets so this idea for putting big red ribbons on them to clip the Christmas cards to is … Read More...
Book Review: Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit & Crochet Blankets
Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.
Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by … Read More...