Even if you haven’t been watching the Winter Olympics, you might have seen that the medal winners are receiving crocheted bouquets of flowers this year instead of live ones. This is so cool because they’ll be able to keep them … Read More...
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31 Traditional Rose Cross Stitch Patterns
This roundup is for 31 Cross stitch patterns that only focus on Roses. Traditional garden style rose bloom charts are very popular so limiting this list to 31 was quite hard. Though if you find a great Cross stitch … Read More...
30+ Bags You Can Make With Up-cycled Denim Jeans
This roundup is all about using upcycled denim to create new things. All of these denim sewing projects are for bags and totes. Upcycling denim jeans is a great way to save money on your projects and save landfills. Denim … Read More...
5 Easter Quilt Block Patterns
Easter is right around the corner and it is always fun to make a seasonal quilt with some cute Easter themes. Check out these five charming quilt block patterns that you can purchase over on Etsy. All of them are … Read More...
5 Floral Plastic Canvas Tissue Box Cover Patterns
Spring is in the air and for a lot of people that means changing up their home decor or sprucing things up a bit. You can add a touch of homemade beauty with one of these five pretty and easy … Read More...
25+ Crochet Patterns For Amazing Bobble Blankets
Bobble stitch or puff stitch as it is sometimes known is a great way to add dimension and texture to a plain blanket. The best thing about bobble stitch is it’s very popular among children for fidgeting which means … Read More...
50 Ways To Create A Keepsake Memory Item From Up-cycled Clothing
We often get asked for ideas on creating keepsake items using old clothing items from loved ones who have passed. It is such a nice way to remember someone and upcycle items that may have been dear to them such … Read More...
5 Festive Valentine’s Day Heart Punch Needle Patterns
Make your sweetheart something from the “heart” with one of these five lovely heart punch needle patterns available for purchase over on Etsy. Each one is more charming than the next and your gift will be treasured forever.
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7 Stunning and Free Hourglass Quilt Patterns
Yesterday I featured an hourglass quilt and decided to do a roundup of free quilt patterns using this easy and traditional block. Most of these articles have a tutorial for the block as well as a quilt layout pattern of … Read More...
16+ Native American Inspired Tribal Crochet Blankets
This roundup of Crochet patterns is for Afghan blankets that are similar in design to tribal or Native American blankets. With their strong southwest styling, these crochet blankets can be used as modern home decor.
These patterns are inspired by … Read More...
20 Romantic Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Valentine’s Day has got to be the sweetest day of the year, and if you’re looking for a fun way to make your Valentine’s Day extra special then you can’t go wrong with a homemade breakfast from the heart.
The … Read More...
22 DIY Slippers You Can Sew Yourself
Do you have cold feet? These DIY sewing patterns and tutorials are going to fix that! These patterns are all for slippers and slipper boots, So many different styles to choose from.
I love the Simple Kimono style. Once you … Read More...
How To Dry Fruit Slices For Your Cocktails and Gin
So why are people adding dried fruit to their cocktails and Gin? It is all about the flavor but it looks amazing too.
You can take a plain gin or vodka or soda and add instant flavor just by … Read More...
Embroidery Pattern Books Spanning the Centuries
Are you interested in learning about, or trying some patterns out, from various periods throughout history. We have rounded up six books that can help you out with that. They can all be purchased over at Dover Publications.
… Read More...5 Baby Quilt Pattern Books
Do you or a family or friend have a new baby coming soon? Are you thinking about making a baby quilt as a gift? Here are 5 books filled with beautiful patterns, perfect for the little one. The can all … Read More...
5 Types of Precut Fabrics for Quilting
What are precut fabrics? If you are new to quilting then you are probably wondering what some of the terms mean. Precuts are just that, pieces of fabric cut into various sizes and sold in packs. They are ideal for … Read More...
5 Floral Heart Hand Embroidery Patterns
Make your special someone a hand embroidered floral heart this Valentine’s Day. They are sure to treasure it forever. All of these patterns are available to purchase over on Etsy. They are for various skill levels so make sure to … Read More...
50 Button Craft Projects For Kids
This roundup is for 50 assorted crafts that use buttons as the primary craft medium. Buttons come in all shapes and sizes and can be bought new
or upcycled from old clothing. Obviously depends on how many buttons you need … Read More...
5 Fine Art Needlepoint Pillow Patterns
Make a needlepoint pillow that looks just like it was designed by some of the most famous artists in the world. These five beautiful kits are all available to purchase over on Amazon and they will all look lovely in … Read More...
8 Awesome and Free Sawtooth Star Quilt Patterns
Always one of a quilter’s favorite blocks, the sawtooth star adds a versatile and beautiful design to quilts. It can be traditional or modern and it is often a go-to for designers. We have rounded up nine stunning and free … Read More...