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Exploring the World of Speedy Quilting: 1-Hour Quilt Patterns and Tutorials
Quilting, a timeless art form that weaves stories and warmth into every stitch, can also be a delightful journey of efficiency. In this roundup, we embark on a thrilling … Read More...
There are so many fun things to try, especially yarn crafts, which are quick and simple to make! Sometimes younger children lack the patience for time-consuming crafts, so finding something quick is ideal.
Yarn is versatile and can be used … Read More...
This beautiful card from Charlene uses a heart shape for a wonderful shaker card for Valentine’s Day. There’s layers of die cut flowers springing from an envelope and a stamped sentiment too. Notice how she kept to a color theme … Read More...
There’s something so comforting about a lap blanket—a quilt that’s just the right size to drape over your legs as you cozy up with a book, enjoy a movie night, or add a decorative touch to your favorite chair. … Read More...
I love a little cowl because it’s perfect to tuck into your coat when the weather is cold, but you can also wear it when it’s not as cold because it doesn’t make you as warm as a big scarf … Read More...
Okay, let me start by saying succulents are about the only thing I can keep alive. I have never hidden the fact on this blog that I do not have a green thumb. Yes, I write about gardening, but … Read More...
This beautiful layout from Dana has leaves she cut from subtle pattern paper, added holes and then hand stitched each one to add amazing color and texture. The soft colors of the background and border papers help the photo and … Read More...
I have said this before, but henleys are probably my favorite type of sweater, especially for the non-winter months since a lot of the patterns for them I have seen tend to use lighter weight yarn.
I collected some henley … Read More...
Carly added color the this darling birthday card by using colored cardstock for the die cut sentiment. Just a touch of color was added with markers to the party hats of the cute critters for this simple card. Visit the … Read More...
Welcome to our Sunday Spotlight series, where we shine a light on remarkable quilting patterns available on Etsy.
Are you searching for the perfect quilt pattern to welcome a new little one into the world? Look no further than the … Read More...
Allison cut strips of pastel cardstock and added them at an angle on part of her wonderful Tropical Paradise layout. She also stitched down the edges for added interest and texture. Take a closer look at the Allison Davis blog.… Read More...
Julissa used stencils and Distress Inks to create this stunning beach with crashing waves card. She even added tiny real starfish around the stamped sentiment. Learn more at the Unity Stamps blog.
When I was growing up we almost always … Read More...
The brand new Tunnel Scapes dies collection from Spellbinders allows you to design amazing cards that have lots of depth and dimension. There are three different sets of dies that create unique patterns for so many different types of scenes … Read More...
There are lots of reasons I might decide to share a particular pattern with you, but usually it’s something that I would like to knit myself, or that I would have liked to knit at a different point in my … Read More...
This beautiful Mother’s Day layout has a wreath of lovely flowers all around the edges to frame the sweet photo. Behind and around the photo are labels, tags, a title and some birds. Learn more at the Paige Taylor Evans … Read More...
You probably know by now that I am really trying to use my yarn stash, and that I have a lot of odd balls that don’t necessarily easily make a garment on their own. I’ve been thinking about just going … Read More...
One of the easiest ways to use a little bit of leftover yarn in another knitting project is to add stripes. The Lollipop Crossbody Bag from Ainur Berkimbayeva gives you a chance to use leftover yarn (or new yarn for … Read More...
One of the easiest ways to use a bunch of yarn, whether you’re getting rid of stash or just want to make a big project, is by knitting a blanket. Adding stripes is an easy way to use lots of … Read More...
Welcome to our collection of 25 Fair Isle Beanie Crochet patterns! Fair Isle crochet, also known as stranded crochet, is a technique that involves carrying multiple strands of yarn and crocheting with them in a specific pattern to create beautiful, … Read More...
Most of the time when I think of knit shawls, I imagine ethereal lace patterns that take a million years to knit and don’t suit my lifestyle (or my actual style, for that matter). While I’d love to knit a … Read More...
