Although it may not seem like it, Spring is right around the corner. Time for picnics, parties in the park and Easter fun!
Or… maybe not.
Strict social distancing measures, while working in our favour, could stop us from having … Read More...
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Although it may not seem like it, Spring is right around the corner. Time for picnics, parties in the park and Easter fun!
Or… maybe not.
Strict social distancing measures, while working in our favour, could stop us from having … Read More...
This roundup is for 10 Crochet patterns that will create games for the backyard. All of these crochet patterns are for outdoor play, some of them are oversized indoor game versions. These make fun gifts and are perfect for younger … Read More...
Make your own pretty and practical fabric grocery bags in 3 SIZES using this PDF SEWING PATTERN. It is such an easy design but a very practical design too.
This is a 1-2 HOUR PROJECT for those with sewing experience, … Read More...
Katelyn used large banner die cuts for the base for this lovely Spring Flowers Wall Hanging. She used pattern papers from Wild Whisper Designs for the base as well and the focal images, coloring in the black and white images … Read More...
Terhi Koskinen filled the background of her layout with lots of die cut hexagon shapes of pattern paper. Each hexagon is filled with different die cut coffee themed images. The white of the background helps the patterns to stand out. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
In between your full-time day job and your home chores, maybe be a couple of toddlers too, you might have lost hope of being able to find time to sew.
It may seem impossible to squeeze in a project with … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Flannel has to be on the list of almost everyone’s favorite fabrics. It is soft and fuzzy and makes you think of cuddling up by the fireplace in pj’s. It is readily available at nearly any fabric shop and overall … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Do you have a spare 10 mins? Then you can sew up your own quick face mask. This mask design or sewing pattern is great for anyone who wants to make masks quickly and efficiently.
This is a great step … Read More...
I love the look of colored pencil on kraft cardstock! The colors really pop and stand out, it has a really artistic quality about it. Jackie used the sweet Pup in a Cup stamp set from Not 2 Shappy … Read More...
This super sweet baby elephant is perfect for baby scrapbook layouts, planner pages or shower invites. It’s FREE to download and print from Pretty Grafik.
-Heather
by Sarah White
The current situation in the world has made a lot of companies rethink their strategies and chances of long-term survival, sometimes in ways that probably should have been done before the outbreak.
Vogue Knitting and its parent company, SoHo Publishing, … Read More...
This chunky sweater knitting pattern is so simple and easy even beginner knitters can create their own wardrobe. This instant digital download will arrive in your inbox as a PDF pattern so you can start straight away!
Perfectly simple to … Read More...
CROCHET YOUR OWN slippers with this fun crochet pattern for kids slippers and adult slippers (both womens slippers and mens slippers) in the style of amigurumi crochet patterns. Perfect for DIY crafts, make them for your monster costume, Bigfoot afficionado, … Read More...
Men’s boxer shorts are one of our top search terms in our Facebook Sewing Group. So we thought it was time we dedicated a few more posts to men. We are hoping to share more men’s patterns in the … Read More...
This kids craft tutorial is for a mixed media Newspaper fox. This craft is easy to create and can be used as an art lesson or paired with a Children’s storybook such as the following books.
Carrie used heat embossing and resist techniques to create some lovely cards. The wash of watercolors across the background adds loads of color and make the images really pop. And the trendy sequins and paint splatters finish off these cards … Read More...
One sure fire way to know that summer is here is seeing the ice cream truck drive through the neighborhood. I have such fond memories of that as a kid! Dorymar took that idea and turned it into an amazing … Read More...
by arabella
Homemade beard oil is the perfect gift for Father’s Day, stocking stuffers for the holidays, birthdays, teacher presents, and any other reason you want to treat the special man in your life. And if your man sports a beard on … Read More...
Finding affordable, easy-care curtains for our many homes along the way has always been a challenge for me. I want stylish curtains, that I can machine wash, and that won’t break the bank. This go-round, I decided to make my … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
As my “babies” are growing up and leaving home for college one by one, I find that my dog, Lila, is becoming the recipient of my mom attention. Lila is a fun-loving dog, always the life of the party. I … Read More...