Kids are proud of their art. How cool would it be if they were able to wear their art on a t-shirt? Elizabeth from Elizabeth Made This shows how you can use your sewing machine to stitch your child’s drawings … Read More...
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7 Ways To Make A Beautiful Dream Catcher
The dream catcher is a fascinating and beautiful craft that has been a part of many cultures for centuries. Traditionally, it was believed that dream catchers could help to ward off nightmares and bad dreams by trapping them in the … Read More...
Knitty First Fall is Here, with a New Server
Everyone who has ever tried to visit Knitty on release day knows it can be an exercise in frustration. Pages are often excruciatingly slow to load, and when I write about the new issue I usually throw in a disclaimer … Read More...
7 Beautiful Tops To Crochet For Summer
As the weather starts to warm up, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about refreshing your Summer wardrobe. Crochet is a great way to create beautiful and unique clothing items, and these 7 crochet top patterns are the perfect … Read More...
9 Ways to Use a French Knot In Your Needlework
French knot embroidery stitches are a versatile and beautiful option for hand embroidery. Whether you’re a seasoned embroidery artist or just starting out, the French knot is an easy stitch to master that will add a stunning touch to your … Read More...
8 Hand Embroidered Pin Cushions
Pin cushions are not just functional tools for storing our needles and pins, but also add a touch of charm and personality to our crafting space. Whether you’re into sewing, quilting, cross-stitching or any other needlework, having a beautiful and … Read More...
It’s Still Cold So You Might As Well Knit Some Gorgeous Mittens
Last month was officially NaKniMitMo, also known as National Knit Mitten Month, and Kat from Just Crafty Enough was naturally in on the fun (though she tells me she might not knit a dozen mittens this year like she did … Read More...
Go enter my DIY Crush giveaway!
Psst… Just posted a new giveaway in our Giveaways section.
It’s for 5 free downloads from DIY Crush!
They’ve got patterns (sewing, quilting, crochet, and more) and craft ebooks and even machine embroidery files, and if you’re the giveaway … Read More...
Sampler Pattern – The Sky Is The Limit
The sky is the limit when it comes to finding great free patterns online. I think I need to stock up on some hoops cause this little lady is going hoopla crazy with all the samplers I am wanting to … Read More...
Toadstool Pincushion
How cute is this toadstool pincushion. Perfectly whimsy and suitable for any fairyland. The tutorial comes with amazingly easy to follow pictures that will guide you into fairy land. Full tutorial and patterns here.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: 1950s Peasant Apron
This 1950s Peasant Apron is a free vintage pattern download, courtesy of the Vintage Pattern Collective at the Pattern Patter blog. It has a full skirt, with embroidered designs around the hem and waistband, and also on the straps and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a robe from your measurements
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a simple robe. You won’t need a pattern because she tells you how to cut the pieces based on your measurements. (If you’re sewing it as a … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Fabric mug cozy
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making a fabric mug cozy. It’ll keep your hands from getting burned on a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. They make great gifts, especially when you give them with … Read More...
Let It Snow!
It seems like old man winter has decided to make an early appearance around my neck of the woods. While the temperatures take a turn for the cold, I can stay inside my cozy house and stitch up these adorable … Read More...
Knit a Stocking for Your Christmas Dinner Utensils
It all started with a pin. I don’t even know where the original pin came from for sure (though I found the image at Mommy Despot) and I know I have pinned somewhere but I can’t even find the … Read More...
More Minutia for Your Tree
On and off for several years the good people at Berroco have been producing tiny sweater patterns that can be used as decorations on a holiday tree. Called Minutia, these wee projects don’t take a lot of time but … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized trick or treat bag
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a personalized trick or treat bag for Halloween. The bag itself is easy to sew up. It has a contrast bottom with jumbo … Read More...
Inspiration: Kelly Fletcher
It is official, I have a stitchy crush on Kelly Fletcher. Her newest Scandinavian patterns are wonderful. I am in love with the clean crisp lines. I’m sure you have seen Kelly throughout the stitching community. Her work has been … Read More...
Freebie: A Bunch of Bunnies
The bunnies…they are attacking us with their cuteness! AACCKKKK! Make it stop! I can’t handle anymore cute bunnies (faints and drops to floor). Okay so maybe I didn’t faint over these adorable bunnies, but I could because they are so … Read More...
Inspiration: The Simpsons
Currently every Simpsons episode ever is being aired. 12 days of Simpson! I have been binge watching all 552 episodes and my DVR is getting close to being full. To honor The Simpsons, above are some of my favorite stitchy … Read More...