Long regarded as one of the most difficult quilt patterns to make, the Lone Star is a striking design. The color and design possibilities are endless with the design. Many people have written tutorials and free patterns and we have … Read More...
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10 Free Halloween Hand Embroidery Patterns
The spooky Halloween season is almost here and to get you in the mood I have rounded up several free patterns. Some are super spooky and some are fun and festive. Most are easy so even beginners can tackle them. … Read More...
14 Strawberry Cross Stitch Patterns
This roundup is for sweet summer strawberry Cross stitch patterns. All of the patterns below feature Rosey Red Strawberries. I have to say the Gnome is my favorite and would make a wonderful addition to a fun table cloth or … Read More...
10 DIY Kids Science Experiments
Science experiments are so fun and educational for kids, whether they be 3 or 13. They can be made hands-on, artsy, or even simple enough for the kids to try them themselves. According to Learning Liftoff, science helps children develop … Read More...
40+ Hot Pads You Can Sew For The Kitchen
This list of sewing patterns and sewing tutorials is for Hot pads for the kitchen. Hot pads are great for anyone who is starting out sewing or has limited time to sew.
They are quick to sew up making them … Read More...
20+ Glaxay Themed Recipes That Are Out Of This World
Whether you want to make a special treat for your space-loving kiddos, or you are looking for some galaxy-themed party food ideas, you will find something for everyone in this roundup. We have galaxy desserts and unicorn space crepes that … Read More...
10 Ideas For Organizing Your Fabric Scraps
As a quilter, I know how hard it is to keep you fabric scraps organized. For me it is especially bad after I have finished a project. I am always looking for storage and organizational ideas. Here are ten good … Read More...
9 Free Plastic Canvas Coasters Patterns
We all love plastic canvas crafts right? I know I like them, especially easy ones and these coasters are just that. Easy and festive, you are sure to find a design that you love. Best of all, they are all … Read More...
The Mountains Are Calling Crochet Patterns
Are the mountains calling you? This roundup is all about the mountains and being outdoors. These crochet patterns are a combination of paid patterns and free patterns. All of the patterns below are somehow themed by the mountains, be it … Read More...
Sewing Patterns For Men – 13 Patterns For The Gym
You may have noticed that in the past few weeks we have featured a few patterns for sewing patterns for men. After trying to find some patterns to make my teenage son some gym shorts, I realized there were very … Read More...
10 Free Sewing Related Hand Embroidery Patterns
Perfect to show off your hand stitching pride, here are 10 free sewing related hand embroidery patterns from DMC. Which one is your favorite? Looking at all of these, I can’t choose one, but I do think it would be … Read More...
10 Free Butterfly Quilt Block and Quilt Patterns
When the warmer weather rolls around butterflies are everywhere. With all of their beautiful colors they are so much fun to watch. In my garden they fly from flower to flower while showing off their beauty. To have butterflies around … Read More...
10+ DIY Shrinky Dink Keychains
This roundup of craft projects is for Keychains made with Shrinky dinks or Shrink Plastic. If you don’t know what shrinky dinks are then let me explain it briefly. You create a design on a special Shrink plastic
, then … Read More...
25 Tulip Cross Stitch Patterns To Stitch
I am slowly running out of space with these Tulip patterns, I think I have printed and set aside around 10 of them into my MUST DO folder. I don’t know what it is , but I have always … Read More...
14 Quillows To Sew – Quilt / Pillow Sewing Patterns
A quillow is a mixture of a quilt and a pillow. (It’s also known as ‘quillo.’) The main concept is that you fold the quilt into a connected pouch or pocket, which appears like a pillow when closed.
Some Quillows … Read More...
Expresso Bread Recipe + 35 Other Ways To Enjoy Your Expresso
Expresso and Coffee, in general, is what makes my world go around. I need expresso to function in the morning, but most of all I enjoy the taste. In fact, you can check out my DIY coffee cup using a… Read More...
15 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes to Make
Mmm. Choc chip cookies never get old. The first chocolate chip cookie originated in the USA around 1938, when Ruth Graves Wakefield and Sue Brides chopped up a Nestlé chocolate bar and added it to their cookie dough. They both … Read More...
6 Free and Fabulous Sugar Skull Embroidery Designs
I am fascinated by sugar skulls. With all of their intricate and colorful designs, each one is a unique and beautiful. If you like them as much as I do then you may want to try out one of these … Read More...
5 Unicorn Quilt Patterns
Magical and mystical, unicorns are always a favorite design for children and adults alike. Are they real? Who really knows, but they are beautiful and so are these five unique quilt patterns that you can purchase over on Etsy. These … Read More...
20 Snuggly Toy Cat Crochet Patterns
This roundup is a follow-up from the Cat Afghan post a few months ago. Cat patterns are surprisingly popular so we knew we had to feature some more fun crochet cats.
A domestic cat is 95.6 percent tiger genetically of … Read More...