This salted soap recipe is for the more advanced soap makings amongst us. This soap making tutorial shows you how to make a few different variations also like the chocolate salt and nut soap in the image above. For the … Read More...
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Tutorial: Simple pillowcase with a flap that covers the insert
Amy from Ladybugs and Daisychains guest blogs at The Crafty Mummy with a tutorial showing how you can make a simple pillowcase with a flap at the end to cover the end of the pillow insert. With such a variety … Read More...
The Only Bugs I Like Are The Crochet Kind
Hands up! This is a line-up. The (un)usual suspects are waiting to be identified. Their little wings are so cute that I wanted to show you them first!
Happy, smiling bugs. Alice in Hawaii has these on her blog. She … Read More...
Crochet A Sure Sign Of Spring
It’s a sure sign of Spring when I see lots of new flower patterns. This one is so cute! I love the little lady bug chilling on that bright flower. Wouldn’t this make a pretty brooch? Of course you could … Read More...
Spring is in the Air
Nothing says spring like ladybugs, flowers and little elves running around trying to catch them. This pattern is too adorable and perfect for the first day of spring. I hope this little one brings a smile to your face. You … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Knit Costumes for Halloween
After reading Knit Your Own Moustache I started thinking about different ways you can add knitting to costumes for Halloween or any occasion that might call for dressing up. And of course there are a lot of options out there.… Read More...
Trending: Clever Chocolate Covered Pretzels and 8 Ideas
While I’m all about sweets, my big secret is that I actually prefer salty. Now, chocolate-covered salty is perfection. Specifically, chocolate-covered pretzels are a profound weakness for me, which I suppose is why I’ve not made them in ages. … Read More...
Spring Freebies from DMC
Emma Broidery is the nom de plume of the blogger at DMC’s blog and she’s pulled two freebies from the archives to share with us. These spring-themed charts can be stitched as a pair or as singles. One is shown … Read More...
Some Alternate Baby Colors For You
These samples don’t look so ‘alternative’, but some of the colors in the new Red Heart Line of yarns from designer Anne Geddis are a bit different. I’m particularly fond of the color ‘Ladybug’ AND the fact that there is … Read More...
Project: Stamped Lady Bug Card
Lady Bug Fly To Me – And Add A Stocking Cap Too!
Who doesn’t like ladybugs? At least the yarn variety. This sweet baby has been dressed by Craftfoxes and their free pattern is available for you here . This is sized for a newborn, but you can probably figure out how … Read More...
Bug Juice and Critter Snacks and Dirt Dessert
How utterly perfect for a creepy, crawly, critter-filled party. I’m loving the dressed-up bug juice and crazy adorable ladybug and ant crackers. Find the recipes for the buggy crackers HERE at My Own … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Sweet As a Cupcake
Free Pattern: Bee Dishcloth
Lily’s 8 Weeks of Summer Dishcloth Extravaganza continues this week with patterns from the world of insects.
The knitting pattern is a black and yellow striped, bias knit cloth with white wings made to look like a bee. (These patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon Bugs Softies
Becky from Whosies & Whatnots and Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ribbon Bugs Stuffies. The small little bug softies have loops of ribbon for wings, and knotted ribbon for antennae. You can use the … Read More...
Bug and Bunny and Chick Pretzels
A new trend perhaps? Decorating pretzels? The chocolate-pretzel combo is one of my favorites, so I hope so. Learn to make ladybug, chick and bunny pretzels HERE at Stop Lookin’, Get Cookin’. Also be sure to check out the … Read More...
Shamrock Semifreddo (And Shamrock Bread, Rainbow Hotdogs, and Sweet Pot of Gold)
So pretty much all you need for St. Patrick’s day from beginning to end can be found right HERE at Hungry Happenings. Find a recipe for shamrock semifreddo HERE, as well as links to this sweet pot o’ … Read More...
Project: Card and Candy Box in One
This is such a sweet idea, it’s a card and candy box all in one! Find directions for cutting and folding this clever card box using a scoring board over at the BEADZ blog. It’s not too late to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Handpainted applique inspired by Eric Carle illustrations
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo joins the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a dress inspired by The Angry Ladybug
by Eric Carle. The handpainted appliqued design on the A-line dress has the look of Eric … Read More...
Make a magnetic needle keeper
Jules Woolford of Adventures in Thread created this handy needle keeper with its darling stumpwork ladybug. And she shows us how to make one, too. You’ll love its magnetic secret. Go to her post.
Looking for books on Stumpwork … Read More...