I know summer is still a ways off where I live, but I’m already starting to think about/long for the garments I’ll want to knit and wear during the warmer seasons. If you happen to live somewhere it’s already the … Read More...
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Book Review – 3 Skeins or Less – Modern Baby Knits
If you’re looking for the cutest baby knits that use only 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn, then “3 Skeins or Less – Modern Baby Knits: 23 Knitted Baby Garments, Blankets, Toys, and More!” is the perfect book for … Read More...
12 Things to Sew for the Beach or Pool
There’s nothing like getting in the water to beat the heat of a summer day! Whether it’s a trip to the beach or just an afternoon at your neighborhood pool, going swimming is a pretty fun way to spend your … Read More...
Twist Wire Headband Sewing Tutorial
Cute summer hair is easy with a twist wire headband like this. Headed to the beach? To the park? Just running errands around town? Pull your hair back in a twist wire headband and you’ve got fun summer hair with … Read More...
22 Slippers You Can Sew Yourself
Do you have cold feet? These DIY sewing patterns and tutorials are going to fix that! These patterns are all for slippers and slipper boots, So many different styles to choose from.
I love the Simple Kimono style. Once you … Read More...
Free Pattern – Ella Tied Cardigan
This cardigan is a free pattern from Lionbrand and you can download the pattern via this link. This cardigan has a nice relaxed almost Kimono style to it which I really love. The ombre colours is stunning too. This cardigan … Read More...
Toddler Wrap Sweater Knitting Pattern
It might not feel quite like time to start thinking about sweaters for the kids, but it really is. Cooler weather will be here before we know it, so it pays to have some easy (and cute) patterns at the … Read More...
24 Summer Crochet Patterns
Keep stitching! This summer during the warm, sultry days when school is out and vacation plans become a reality, don’t put those crochet hooks away! There is a lot of sitting time that just begs for a crochet project in … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Lace Trench Coat
This sewing pattern is for a lace style trench coat, Tha lace paneling change the complete look of this trench coat sewing pattern. It’s a combination of a full-length duster jacket and a kimono and I have to say I … Read More...
Knit a Great Lacy Cardigan with this Fun Knitalong
Knitwear designer Kate Barrios has launched a knitalong for her latest design, the Cerezo en Flor cardigan, which will take place over eight weeks beginning next month.
The pattern is a lacy cardigan made with The Fibre Co. yarn. … Read More...
Learn Modular Knitting with This Fun Pattern
Sometimes as a knitter you start playing with yarn without a real idea of what you’re making or if it will turn into a project.
So it was with Tina Tse when she started playing with modular knitting, randomly putting … Read More...
Review And Giveaway – Japanese Creations
Japanese Creations is a Japanese arts and crafts experience creator offering unique
Japanese crafts and courses. With all materials hand-selected in Japan to assure
authenticity, Japanese Creations shares traditional Japanese heritage through
treasured crafts.
Chirimen is the Japanese name for … Read More...
Japanese Creations Review and Giveaway
Japanese Creations is a Japanese arts and crafts experience creator offering unique
Japanese crafts and courses. With all materials hand-selected in Japan to assure
authenticity, Japanese Creations shares traditional Japanese heritage through
treasured crafts.
Chigiri-e is a Japanese-style paper collage … Read More...
7 DIY Unicorn Home Decor Crafts
Unicorns have been a part of human folklore and imagination for centuries, and their popularity has only increased in recent years. With their magical powers and stunning beauty, unicorns are seen as a symbol of hope, innocence, and happiness. It’s … Read More...
Sweet Cardigans to Knit for Summer
I’m on a bit of a cardigan kick right now. I stitched up but haven’t yet sewn together the Quickie Cardigan by Amy Gunderson, which I think will be perfect for summer thanks to the shorter sleeves and allover eyelet … Read More...
Tips for sewing silk chiffon
Silk chiffon… such a dreamy fabric! It can be a challenge to sew, but oh the results! Justine from Sew Country Chick is making a kimono out of silk chiffon, and she’s sharing 10 tips for working with this delicate … Read More...
7 Great Reasons to Start with a Baby Sweater — and 7 Patterns to Get You Started
Baby knitting is a wonderful way to get started with sweater knitting, and baby sweaters are the perfect place to begin. Not only are they smaller and quicker to knit than adult sweaters, but they are also incredibly adorable and … Read More...
Peace Prevails Project- Catherine Foster
Today, whilst browsing through some wonderful, local galleries, I came across part of Catherine Foster’s Peace Prevails Project. Catherine’s works of art are beyond amazing–she paints, embosses with hand carved wooden plates, weaves, and sculpts copper sheets into amazing … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey scarf shrug
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a drapey shrug out of a large scarf. It’s a fast project, requiring only a couple of seams. If you don’t have a large enough scarf, you can also use two smaller … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a short sleeve cuff
Portia from Miss P shows how to make add a cuff to a short sleeve. You can add this detail to a shirt you make from scratch, or add it to an existing shirt. Go to her tute.
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