July 1 is Canada Day, and whether you’re Canadian or just looking for a fun excuse to celebrate, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring a little red and white into your summer plans. Even if you don’t live in … Read More...
Lace Details Make this Top Knitting Pattern Perfect for Summer
Somehow even though it is almost July I haven’t knit any summer tops yet this year. If it gets hot where you live you might want to check out the Seasons Change top from Melanie Reinert.
This simple tank top … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Holland Road Bag
This medium-sized bag pattern is perfect for carrying around the absolute essentials in a stylish tote. You will be able to try out a bit of purse hardware to get your feet wet! A great starting pattern for anyone who … Read More...
Inspiring Umbrella Card
I love this inspiring card from Chari Moss! The sun and umbrella have a watercolor marbled look that she achieved using an ink smooshing technique. This is a great way to add color and texture to your die cut images. … Read More...
A Sweet Canada Day Cross-Stitch Pattern
Sometimes we lose Canada Day (July 1) in the rush to the Fourth of July, but let’s take some time to celebrate America’s neighbors to the north.
Tiny Modernist released this cute Canada Day cross stitch pattern a few years … Read More...
Using Stamps on Traveler’s Notebook Pages
Stamps are a great way too add color and embellishment to your traveler’s notebook pages. Adelina added lots of journaling and photos to her layouts adding stamps for titles and also gives a passport look to the pages.
Make Pop Rockets for the Fourth of July
Everyone (except dogs, maybe?) seems to love fireworks around the Fourth of July, and here’s a cool pop rocket you can make with kids which isn’t exactly a firework but can help get you into that spirit.
You can find … Read More...
Gardening Tool Belt Pattern
The gardening tool belt pattern has a main pouch and one additional pocket. You can easily add another pocket if you choose. I think this decision you will have to make according to the number of tools you have.
There … Read More...
Book Review – I Love My Dog Embroidery
Wear your dog-loving heart on your sleeve (literally!) with I Love My Dog Embroidery
, coming from Quarry Books. The patterns here offer a range puppy and dog patterns in different styles, shapes, and genres. It’s a perfect book for … Read More...
Cross-Stitch a Patriotic Pillow
I like patriotic craft projects that feel like they aren’t too seasonal to keep out all summer or even all year.
This 1776 pillow design (do a search on the page for 1776 to find it) from Samplers and Santas … Read More...
Ravelry’s New Look Knocked for Accessibility Issues
Update 2/17/2021: Back in September Ravelry announced an option to reduce motion on graphics on the site, which aims to help people who were having problems when viewing the site.
They also released Herdwick Mode, a skin of the … Read More...
How to Make a Tent Card
A Tent Card is a fun design that has a 3D effect and can stand up on it’s own. Rachel used some sweet little house stamps for her card, she designed the inside and outside of the card opening to … Read More...
Die Cut Doilies Download
These beautiful lacy, intricate doilies would be lovely on layouts, cards and invites. There are several designs of die cut doily shapes to choose from and they are all FREE to download and cut with your digital die cutting machine.… Read More...
20 DIY Summer Door Wreaths
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the warm weather, longer days, and outdoor fun. But why limit the excitement and joy of summer to just the outdoors? You can bring a touch of summer into your … Read More...
16 Keto Low Sugar Summer Ice-creams You Can Make At Home
When summer hits, nothing sounds better than a cold, creamy bowl of ice cream—but if you’re following a low-carb or keto lifestyle, store-bought options can be disappointing. They’re often packed with hidden sugars, unnecessary fillers, or ingredients that don’t quite … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Lamberhurst Scarf – Knitting pattern – Mens scarf – Reversible
There is something fundamental about zig-zag designs. They are all around us – in the folded layers of rock as you drive through a mountain pass, or in the twill structure of a woven blanket. Zig-zags are dynamic patterns, symbols … Read More...
Shift dress pattern, linen dress pattern, PDF sewing patterns
Perfect summer linen dress, or planning a DIY wedding, a great bridesmaid or casual wedding dress.
Create several styles in one pattern, boho chic or minimalist. Rustic linen with all its imperfect slubs and textures or crisp cotton are the … Read More...
20 Easy Kids Crafts That Only Need 2 Ingredients
If your kids are anything like mine, then they do a lot of crafting. Kids crafts are an excellent way for your kids to express themselves and get a little creative in the process. However, after a whole week, packed … Read More...
How To Make Shaker Tags
Using some fun little dies from Studio Katia Galina created these adorable little tags. And each one is actually a mini shaker too, how cute! I love the little faux stitching detail on each tag and the sweet stamps she … Read More...
Playing Pool Layout
Khristina used a grid block for her photos but by offsetting them and adding her large letters down the other side it adds balance and more interest. The strip of tickets as embellishments helps add to the the fun gaming … Read More...