Handpicked crafts for creative people
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In many places winter means snow and beautiful snowflakes. These five hand embroidery designs that can be purchased over on Etsy capture the looks of these delicate winter beauties perfectly. They are all available to purchase as downloadable pdf files. … Read More...
I honestly believe that it is fun to make Christmas quilts all year round. They are a nice reminder of the holidays and they are a great option for gift-giving. If you have a lot of fabric on hand and … Read More...
Cross-body bags are great for keeping your bag secure whilst still being able to bend and turn. Perfect for busy moms or for someone who has their hands full. I am also pretty sure a cross-body crochet bag has to … Read More...
This Christmas craft roundup is all about buttons, Buttons come in all shapes, colors, and sizes and they are a great way to add dimension to your crafting projects. Buttons are a great and often free medium because you … Read More...
With links to tutorials for 22 different plastic canvas stitches, this article from Needlepointers is a must-read for crafters who want to learn more about plastic canvas work.
Honestly, there are many stitches in this list that I have never … Read More...
Quilting is making a big-time comeback in the crafting world and there are plenty of newbies to the hobby. If you, or someone you know, wants to start quilting then you may want to pick up a few helpful items. … Read More...
Pincushions are one of those little projects that don’t take too much time to make, but are useful. They make great gifts and are a good way to practice needlework skills. There are also a ton of designs available. … Read More...
One red truck search leads to another and before I knew it I had 12 amazing crochet patterns to share with you. All of these Crochet patterns feature the Holiday Red Truck adorned with a Christmas tree.
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Our family loves books and we love gifting them at Christmas time. If we can’t gift books then we always gift bookmarks.
They are inexpensive to make and can be sent in an envelope or sent alongside a Christmas card … Read More...
It is that time of year where we all start scrambling for gift ideas. This year we are focusing on gifts that involve “doing” stuff. Lots of time is spent at home at the moment, from lockdowns or just staying … Read More...
They make perfect homemade gifts and everyone needs them. What am I talking about? Quilted pot holders, that’s what. They don’t take too much time to make and are something that will definitely be used.
We’ve assembled 15 different … Read More...
Not sure what to get your favorite hand embroiderer for the holidays this year? Here are 20 ideas that can be purchased over on Sulky that a special someone would love to see under the tree. These gift items … Read More...
These Halloween lanterns or luminaries are perfect for kids to make, all of these lanterns can be used to line your front steps, front porch, or the path in front of your home or backyard. Many of these crafts are … Read More...
Have you ever wanted to learn paper piecing to make a quilt? It’s not that difficult, but it is definitely worth it to give a class a try before you do it yourself. Over on Creativebug you will find all … Read More...
Pumpkins…you see them starting in the early fall months all the way through the end of November. Nowadays pumpkin decor starts appearing in stores in late August! You can incorporate pumpkins in any of your pumpkin embroidery with one of … Read More...
There are no verbal instructions, however this video is an easy-to-follow display of how to do ten different ribbon embroidery stitches. It is from HandiWorks. The camera work is bright and sharp and it is easy to follow along … Read More...
You may have noticed a change in how I write my roundups, I have started creating roundups based on materials used as well as theming them to holidays. As a parent or educator, I realize it allows you to buy … Read More...
Choosing gifts for kids is really hard, especially finding gifts that are engaging and not just going to be put on a shelf or in a box. More and more kids are turning digital and old-style toys are often tossed … Read More...
Get ready to jazz up your Halloween dining room table with one of these beautiful and free table runner patterns. From cats to candy you will find a little something for everyone. Even better, they are all easy to make … Read More...
I love it when Halloween rolls around. First off, I am a fan of the cooler temperatures. Second, it is such a fun holiday. No matter how old I get I like to decorate and put on a costume to … Read More...