I feel like we’re all going to be staying home this winter even more than normal, and that feeling makes me want to jazz up my space with some new knits and other projects.
I love this Heirloom Chevron Throw … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I feel like we’re all going to be staying home this winter even more than normal, and that feeling makes me want to jazz up my space with some new knits and other projects.
I love this Heirloom Chevron Throw … Read More...
by Sarah White
Striped socks are a lot of fun to knit and to wear, and you can get a jump on knitting for yourself or for holiday gifting with the super cute Fireside Socks from Yarnspirations.
The socks are worked in … Read More...
This Christmas is going to be as sombre as it gets for millions of people around the world, we can choose to not celebrate and wallow in sadness or we can drag Christmas out to be the longest holiday there … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love the idea behind the Igneous Sweater from Knitting Expat Designs. We probably all know about the trend of fading yarns to produce an ombre effect or just to combine colors in a harmonious way in a project, but … Read More...
Paint pouring is literally the technique of pouring paint onto a surface and allowing the medium to “flow” into a design. Free-flowing, free-thinking creativity. All of these paint pouring projects are slightly different and use different surfaces to show you … Read More...
This time of year just screams tie-dye to me. Since I’m always up for a new project, I couldn’t resist when my “baby” wanted to decorate her college dorm and asked for help. Tie-dye was the answer! The best part? … Read More...
Tea towels have been a staple in kitchen décor for centuries. Not only are they practical, but they can also add a pop of color, texture, and personality to an otherwise dull kitchen. The best part is that they are … Read More...
I’d been looking for the perfect blue and white napkins for our kitchen table, but hadn’t been able to find what I wanted. I knew I wanted the look of blue and white Japanese tie dye shibori fabric. Since I … Read More...
The chipboard frames and embellishments scattered all over this layout from Anna add so much depth and detail to her page. I love the pink ombre’ background, it’s perfect for a girly birthday design.
by Sarah White
I love these little free cross stitch Easter egg designs from Stitch People. They show lots of different ways that you can decorate an egg shape that can also inspire you to do different designs of your own. (There are … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Poised to thrill audiences around the nation, the Alliance Française French Film Festival has today unveiled the full line-up for its eagerly anticipated 31st season at www.affrenchfilmfestival.org
Spreading its cinematic stardust across 8 cities and 4 satellite locations, the … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love this heart-filled Valentine tree designed by Dance Needle on Etsy.
For as large as it is — 218 by 168 stitches, or about 15.5 by 12 inches on 14-count fabric — it looks like it only uses three … Read More...
Erum used metallic watercolors to create a lovely shimmery background with an ombre’ effect for this pretty birthday card. I love the black and white flowers with the pop of blue!
by Sarah White
Get into the true spirit of the holiday season with this lovely nativity cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Pattern.net.
It comes out to 75 by 100 stitches, or about 5 by 7 inches. As shown it’s worked in sort … Read More...
by Sarah White
I don’t know why I think of colorwork as being especially appropriate in fall and winter. I guess it’s because stranded colorwork makes extra-thick and extra-warm fabric. (Though this pattern is actually mosaic knitting, which is just one color per … Read More...
Autumn is a time of change, marked by cool breezes, crisp weather, and an abundance of natural beauty. From the changing leaves and beautiful sunsets, to the festive pumpkins and gourds that line the roadsides, fall is a season that … Read More...
We are on a mission to create the biggest Halloween pumpkin decoration list on the internet. If you know of an item that needs to be on this list be sure to comment below or email me directly. I am … Read More...
We know there are literally hundreds of different roundups for Halloween party food, but this time we decided to make one just for 2019 which means it’s all-new relatable content perfect for your Halloween party.
We have included a huge … Read More...
This free quilting pattern is such a nice modern design. I love the ombre effect they have created with pastels amongst the grey color. You can see the full quilting tutorial for this pattern here.
Erum shares this stunning card on the Altenew blog and how she used their Watercolor Brush Markers for an easy but beautiful watercolor technique. I love the light blue woodgrain ink blended background, it makes the flowers really stand out.… Read More...