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This delightful creation, reminiscent of a hidden paradise, brings the magic of spring and summer to your wardrobe in this dreamy crochet beach dress. With its graceful neckline and intricate leaf motif lace at the hem, the Secret Garden top … Read More...
Add some interest to your card making with a tri-fold design. A tri-fold card has three sections that overlap in a zig zag to create dimension and a little extra interactive element to the design instead of a traditional single … Read More...
The thing about sock knitting is, if it grabs you, it’s probably going to really grab you. I don’t know a lot of knitters who are mild-mannered when it comes to sock knitting. They either never knit socks, they’ve knit … Read More...
One of the great things about cross stitch as a craft is that it doesn’t take a lot of skill or supplies to get started. You can make your first cross stitch patterns with a single color of thread, using … Read More...
Are you ready to turn a thrifted men’s button-up shirt into a trendy and chic gathered top? In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the simple steps of transforming an oversized shirt into a fashion-forward garment with drawstring features. It’s … Read More...
Crocheting is not just a craft; it’s an art that allows you to create beautiful and unique items. If you’re a talented crocheter and want to turn your passion into a profitable venture, the online world offers a myriad of … Read More...
Meghann used smaller pocket pages as a great way too add lots of photos to her double page layout. She used printed cards to add her personalize typed journaling with a few embellishments and a sticker letter title too. Find … Read More...
I am mad for miniatures…I think I always have been but now I make them all the time out of just about every material I work in. The tiny colorful shrines look like the perfect project to start making now … Read More...
I know I’ve said this before, but baby blankets are my absolute favorite gifts to make for new little people.
They always fit, and they’re always useful. They’re great TV knitting because they often include allover patterns that repeat. And … Read More...
As a crafty mom, I love the idea of Mother’s Day gifts that are made by the kids (though I stopped getting Mother’s Day presents from my kid when she aged out of making them at school). If you’re looking … Read More...
This Crochet Dinosaur Hat was a labor of love for Maria Weaber, who faced multiple design iterations to achieve the perfect balance of aesthetics and fit.
The goal was to craft a hat using just one skein of the Caron … Read More...
If you enjoy sewing, you probably have a healthy stash of scrap fabric, little bits of fabric left over from previous projects. (Or maybe an unhealthy stash, depending on how much you have!) A fabric trivet is a great project … Read More...
This pretty Mother’s Day card uses pink foil for the flower pattern on the die cut “MOM” and also on the 3D flowers for a card that has lots of shimmer and shine! Find a tutorial from Lisa on the … Read More...
Sometimes you just need a little something to occupy your hands that will make a cute and wearable accessory when you’re done.
Enter the Bessie Scarf by Gavriella Treminio , a bias knit garter stitch and eyelet scarf that’s a … Read More...
I’ve started (just barely, as you can see) a relatively big/complicated cross stitch project (the Baba Yaga house from Happy Little Mouse I told you about a while ago) and I knew that for this project I was going to … Read More...
In the whirlwind of modern life, finding time for hobbies like sewing can feel like an impossible task. Between work, family, and other commitments, dedicating hours to crafting a garment may seem out of reach. However, what if I told … Read More...
Welcome back to another installment of our Monday Machine Embroidery Patterns series, where we’re all about adding a touch of creativity to kickstart your week. This time around, we’re diving into the dazzling world of crystals with an embroidery design … Read More...
Welcome back to our Monday Machine Embroidery Patterns series! Today, we’re venturing into the serene world of nature-inspired designs with a collection that’s sure to add a touch of wild beauty to your stitching projects. Get ready to embrace the … Read More...
The pattern itself is well-written and easy to follow, even for someone with intermediate crochet skills like myself. Brianna Iaropoli, the talented designer behind Life and Yarn, has created a design that is both modern and timeless. The moss stitch … Read More...
There are so many great simple sweater knitting patterns out there, I feel like I say that patterns are great for beginners or for your first sweater all the time.
Honestly, I love these super basic sweater patterns even though … Read More...
