This patriotic hoop art is perfect for older kids who want to create something handmade for the 4th of July. This tutorial is very easy to follow and any child with basic sewing skill would be able to make and … Read More...
Machine Embroidery Pattern – Easter Towel Topper
This Easter embroidery pattern is free and available for download from Smartneedle.com. They have some amazing designs, free and paid that are worth looking at. This free pattern is for a towel hanger and I have to say it’s adorable.… Read More...
DIY Punch and Die Bunny Rabbits
Cindy Lynn looked at a leaf die and thought “That looks like bunny ears” and then grabbed a balloon shaped punch for the body and created some adorable bunny rabbits for Easter. How clever is that?! The little pom pom … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Easy reusable floor mop pad
Time for a new quick and easy, no-fail beginner sewing project you can make really fast: the best DIY floor mop pads you’ll ever make! Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage has an easy, step by step tutorial with lots of photos … Read More...
DIY Mermaid Sequin Bulletin Board
Do you love Mermaids and sequins? Are you looking to add a little interactive sparkle to your room? Then you’re going to love this easy DIY Mermaid Sequin Bulletin Board—a fun project for the whole family! You can see the … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby doll bassinet
Sew a sweet bassinet for a baby doll! Little kids love taking care of their baby dolls, and that includes tucking them in bed for night night or nap time. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you … Read More...
Cute clothespin puppets and pompoms
This project combines two of my favorite things-clothespins
and pompoms. Drawing cute faces is one of my New Year’s Resolutions and here is a fun motivation to make some and then play with them. Pop on over to the … Read More...
A Tiny Easter Basket to Stitch
This adorable Easter basket with rainbow-colored eggs from Alita Designs is not only incredibly cute but also super easy to stitch, making it the perfect project for both beginners and seasoned cross stitchers alike. The design features vibrant, eye-catching colors … Read More...
Gingham Goes Huge in this Simple Blanket Knitting Pattern
This bulky knit Ammara Throw designed by the Blue Elephants was originally made on a knitting machine, but of course you can knit it by hand, too.
She worked it in one long piece, intarsia style, where you knit across … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Flirty Shawl Crochet Pattern
When you slip this crochet shawl over your shoulders, you’re saying “I’m ready for anything.” Really, though, because this crochet pattern gets you a shawl that you’re going to want to wear everywhere. You can grab the full free crochet … Read More...
Book Review – Glam Wedding Favors
SKU# 6590C
To help wedding guests remember the elegance of your special day, present them with little gifts that sparkle and shine. The DIY projects in Glam Wedding Favors are all thrifty ideas that… Read More...Focus on Background Stamps
Pink Fresh Studio has just released a bunch of beautiful new large background stamps. These cling mounted rubber stamps give you the freedom to create your own custom pattern papers for your card backgrounds. Laura used two to design for … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Replace a jeans zipper
A broken zipper doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite pair of jeans! You can replace that broken zipper and keep on wearing those awesome jeans. Heather at Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. For the … Read More...
Hexagon Dog Scrapbook Page
Hexagons are a trendy, modern shape and make perfect backgrounds for layouts. Jung Ahsang die cut a bunch of hexagon shapes from different pattern papers and sewed around or down the center of each one to create an amazing quilt … Read More...
Stitched Strips Layout
Terhi added loads of color and texture to the background of this layout by tearing and stitching down strips of pattern papers. This is a wonderful way to use up scraps! She also fussy cut flowers and leaves from coordinating … Read More...
Printable Easter Coupons for a Meaningful Holiday
These Printable Easter Egg coupons are great for those non-candy treats.
We’ve included a bunch of fun ideas including a pass to get out of a favorite chore or a chance to pick what’s for dinner. My personal favorite is … Read More...
4 Butterfly Coloring Pages
I’m so ready for Spring, to see flowers bloom and butterflies visit my garden. If you’re also yearning for Spring check out these beautiful Butterfly coloring pages. There are 4 to choose from and they are FREE to download from … Read More...
Layout with 3D Butterflies
Nathalie stamped and heat embossed on vellum to create some amazing 3D butterflies for her layout. The see through vellum adds such a soft touch and they add so much dimension to the page, they look like they are ready … Read More...
How to Handle a Messy Last Stitch When You Bind Off
First off, thank you to everyone who offered suggestions for things they want to learn about knitting that I can help with (if you didn’t see that post last week, you can weigh in here). I’ll be getting to … Read More...
Patriotic Punch Needle E-Pattern
The 4th of July is just around the corner, and this E-Pattern is for a cute, very patriotic little punch needle tuck pillow or pincushion that you can make yourself, just in time for your Independence Day celebration!
This is … Read More...