Independent craft blog since 2007
Some children’s sewing patterns instantly signal that they’re designed for real kids — the ones who crawl, roll, nap, and play hard. The Junie Romper stood out because it looks genuinely comfortable first, cute second. It’s sweet without being fussy … Read More...
If you’ve been searching for a beginner’s guide to scrapbooking, chances are you’re either:
This Popping Lizard Coaster Crochet Pattern is one of those wonderfully silly crochet projects that makes people smile before they’ve even put a mug on it. The lizard is worked with a simple round coaster body, then finished with a … Read More...
How stinkin’ adorable is this shadow box card from Lynn!? There’s a darling bear sitting among the daisies with a sweet cottage in the background in a box with a hanger so the recipient can hang it like an ornament … Read More...
I like to sleep with a body pillow and have done so for years. I’ve sewn a few different pillowcases for my pillow through the years, but I never would have thought to knit a cover for a body pillow. … Read More...
Bring a little fun to the classroom or use these Sanrio character activity sheets at home for your Hello Kitty loving kiddo.
Make an easy and adorable Hello Kitty bookmark complete with decorated pasta bow with these instructions from Artsy … Read More...
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a proper movie night, isn’t there? The blankets come out, someone claims the good spot on the couch, the dog mysteriously appears the second snacks are opened, and suddenly everyone is very invested in … Read More...
If you’re the kind of person who loves the idea of a sparkling shower but absolutely does not love the scrubbing part, this DIY Daily Shower Cleaner Recipe from CraftBits is a very practical little project to keep on hand. … Read More...
If you’ve been following my felting adventures for a while, you already know I have a soft spot for sheep — and, really, all things farm animal themed. There’s just something so comforting about creating these fluffy, gentle creatures out … Read More...
Peyote stitch earrings are the kind of project that make you feel clever rather quickly. They use tiny seed beads, a needle, thread, and a little patience, but the finished result can look wonderfully polished — the sort of handmade … Read More...
Conny used the Butterfly Kisses collection of products from Doodlebug to create this wonderful mini album project. It measures 11″ x 7″ with a 1″ spine with lots of room to create. The outside cover is made from printed butterfly … Read More...
I love the old of old fashioned travel posters, and translating those kinds of posters into cross stitch is a fun way to commemorate a trip or stitch up your favorite city.
This collection of Canada themed city travel posters … Read More...
There’s something very old-fashioned and comforting about a herbal tincture project like this one. This elecampane root tincture tutorial has that homemade apothecary feel to it, like the sort of recipe you’d tuck away in a notebook and come back … Read More...
I have a dangerous weakness for soft yarn.
Not sensible yarn. Not “I definitely have a project planned” yarn. I mean the fluffy, squishy, velvety yarn that somehow jumps into your cart because it looks like it would make … Read More...
There is something deeply satisfying about a recipe that gives you homemade cookies and barely any washing up.
Because let’s be honest, fresh cookies are wonderful. Scrubbing a pile of mixing bowls afterward is far less magical.
These one bowl … Read More...
There are some children’s books that feel like they were made to be tucked inside a gift bag with a handmade scarf, a little ball of yarn, and a note from Grandma.
Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk is … Read More...
While you’re creating your cards for Father’s Day you’ll want to stop and download these cool printable sentiments. There’s six different designs in this collection with a variety of “Happy Father’s Day” and “Best Dad” phrases and best of all … Read More...
Always Carry Me with You isn’t necessarily a Father’s Day book, and it’s not even necessarily about just fathers and kids (though the illustrations look like a man). It’s about how a parent’s love covers their children and how they … Read More...
Watching movies is a classic activity to do while you are knitting, and so much the better if you can knit something that shows off your love of film at the same time you are watching a movie.
That’s just … Read More...
Let’s clear something up straight away: if you can sew a straight line, you are already skilled enough to make money from your crafts.
You don’t need to draft patterns, insert invisible zippers, or understand tailoring terminology. You don’t need … Read More...
