Probably my favorite kinds of summer tops are ones that are mostly Stockinette Stitch but have a little something interesting going on. I like summer projects to be quick knits but not so simple that they aren’t also fun.
DIY Wrapping Paper
Janna Werner create the most beautiful gift wrapping using her paper crafting supplies. Starting with simple brown paper she heat embossed stamped images, stamped out a tag and tied the tag and box with ribbon, paper fringe and glitter tape.… Read More...
How to make easy pedestal star plates for 4th of July
So simple yet so pretty and festive! Yes, I love these pedestal star plates in red, white and blue. And best yet I keep a stash of candle sticks just to make these types of projects throughout the year. Pop … Read More...
A Casual Shawl to Wear with Your Jeans
Sometimes shawls feel kind of fancy, but there are definitely some shawls with a more casual look and feel, like this one.
Blue Jean Saturday from O/C Knitinot Designs was originally worked with a denim sock yarn, so it’s perfectly … Read More...
A Pair of Swans is a Sweet Symbol of Love
The other day I shared some wedding related cross stitch patterns, and I like this mirrored swan pattern as a less obviously wedding gift project.
The free pattern from DMC features two swans, hearts and flowers, and is considered … Read More...
More Fun Ideas for End of the School Year
I had to share this post of end of the year classroom ideas from Whimsy Workshop Teaching because I actually saw one of these happening in a classroom in my daughter’s school.
The second graders are doing the balloon countdown, … Read More...
Orphan Block – Quilted Camp Chair Bag
This Orphan block project is actually very creative and a practical project. A camp chair bag is perfect for sporting events too. Now that I am a soccer mom it would be great to have all my random bits and … Read More...
Rainy Day Shaker Card
For their newest release My Favorite Things has created a fun die cut that allows you to create a new style of shaker card. This Rainy Day Card has beads strung behind the scene so it looks like rain is … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Convertible gardening apron
Sew a convertible gardening apron that’s perfect for tending and harvesting your home garden! Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial. Worn one way, it’s a simple apron to protect your pants from dirt while … Read More...
Baseball Shaped Mini Album
Do you have a kid who plays baseball? Document their time playing sports with this fun baseball mini album project. The circle shape is perfect for an album related to any sport with a ball and I love how designer … Read More...
Easy Spring Wreath: Front Door Decor
Do you want to dress up your front door, but have very little time to make a project? If this is you, then you need to check out this Easy Spring Wreath! In the project, by Beth Kingston of … Read More...
Sewing pattern: How to raise and lower a dart
Raising and lowering a dart can improve the fit of your Me Made garment. Lisa from Pink Hollybush Designs is here with a tutorial that explains where the dart should be located, and how to easily raise or lower it … Read More...
Scarf Gives Knitters a Chance to Try Sequence Knitting
Have you heard of sequence knitting? Cecelia Campochiaro wrote a book on the subject, which is a method for using simple repeats of stitches to make sometimes complex patterns.
The book is big and rather intimidating, but Catherine Lowe adapted … Read More...
Teach the Teacher Activity
This is a fun end of the school year idea for older kids who have some good reading and writing skills.
Editors note: The original link from More than a Worksheet has now expired as the domain is no longer … Read More...
Stitch a Scottish Thistle
This time of year it seems like flowers are cropping up everywhere, so they might as well be on your project list, too.
I don’t know what time of year Scottish thistles bloom, but it seems like anytime would be … Read More...
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sewing pattern: Triangle drool bib for baby
These little triangle bibs are great for baby drool! They’re quick to sew and make great baby gifts! Simple Simon & Co. has a tutorial for making a simple triangle baby bib. It’s a fat quarter friendly project, too! You … Read More...
Happy Mother’s Day – 12 Layout Inspirations
I want to wish all the great mom’s out there a very Happy Mother’s Day!
Scrapbook.com has gathered together 12 wonderful Mom themed scrapbook layouts. Get inspired to create some pages from the photos you might take with Mom (or … Read More...
DIY Old Glory Patriotic Wreath
Make a DIY patriotic wreath to display throughout the summer! Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Veteran’s Day! This wreath comes together very quickly and is such a beautiful Americana craft.
If you’re searching for ribbons, … Read More...
Old Fashioned Homemade Chocolate Fudge
This fudge is velvety, silky and smooth. It’s rich and decadent. It’s creamy with pockets of crunchy nuts. It’s addicting. In short, this old fashioned fudge is happiness in a square. See the full recipe here.
Looking for the best … Read More...