Vintage crochet patterns can sometimes be hard to follow but getting back in touch with the “old style” of crochet is a learning curve that just one in a whilst a crocheter should try. If you go ahead and make … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
Which one is your favorite?
7 Spooky DIY Halloween Decorations
Halloween is a time when you can let your imagination run wild and create a spooky ambiance in your home. It’s the perfect opportunity to show off your crafting skills and scare your friends and family. With just a few … Read More...
8 Mask Patterns For A Last Minute Costume
A felt mask can be one of the easiest ways to make a costume. With just a few sheets of felt, and a little imagination you can take any of these 8 patterns and make a great costume in no … Read More...
20 No-Sew Fabric Craft Ideas
Here is a great roundup post from littleredwindow’s Cassie.
She had tons of fabric left over and wasn’t allowed to buy more till she got rid of what she already had. Talk about a predicament!
So, she got creating, and … Read More...
10 School Halloween party snacks
It’s almost school Halloween party time, which means you should be seeing those party food sign- up sheets any day now. What are you going to bring?? If you are looking for something besides the typical cupcake or … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – 10 Knitted Halloween Beanie Hats
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about costumes and accessories. If you’re a knitter, why not consider creating a spooky and unique knitted Halloween beanie to wear on the big night?
We’ve scoured … Read More...
7 Ways To Refashion Old Denim Jeans
Are you having trouble letting go of your favorite pair of jeans? We understand how attached you can get to a piece of clothing that fits just right or holds a special memory.
But when those jeans start to show … Read More...
15 Top-Down Sweater Patterns
A top-down sweater is a sweater that is knitted from the top of the garment, typically starting with the shoulders, and working downwards towards the hem. This method of knitting a sweater offers several benefits to the knitter. One of … Read More...
12 Ugly Knitted Christmas Sweaters?
Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Or in this case, the person who knits these. Or is given as a gift.
This collection of what Collectors Weekly describes as 12 of the Ugly Christmas Sweaterss is … Read More...
Card Making – 10 stamped Halloween treat bags
Halloween is fast approaching, and with it comes Halloween parties, classroom treats, and trick or treating. Why not dress up those Halloween sweets with one of these cute and easy stamped treat bags? Non-food Halloween prizes (think small … Read More...
A Headload of Hat Patterns
In the latest installment of Sarah Cleans Out Her E-mail, I bring you a collection of great hats to knit for fall and winter from some great yarn companies. Enjoy!
Are you looking for some cozy and stylish beanie patterns … Read More...
10 elegant Halloween table themes
Halloween planning is in full swing over here and this year I am completely head over heels with the idea of a creepy but elegant dinner party. It’s just a little more unexpected than traditional party styling – … Read More...
5 Recipes To Make Your Own Chalk Paint
Chalk paint
is a huge trend among crafters and especially with those who upcycle pieces of furniture. It provides you with a beautiful finish and it’s a fairly easy process to do yourself. However, did you know that you can … Read More...
7 Tutorials To Make Bubblegum Jewelry
Have you see these adorable chunky pieces of jewelry known as “Bubblegum Jewelry”? I think my little girl has at least a dozen pieces. Seriously. They are so cute on little ones, but with the right touch of styling, you … Read More...
8 Tutorials To Make Your Own Halloween Costume
Halloween is not too far away and if you are trying to decide what kind of a costume to make for your little ghouls, then check out this post! Today we have brought you 8 different ideas of costumes you … Read More...
10 Cute Stuffies with Sewing Patterns And Tutorials
There’s nothing cuter than seeing a child carrying around their most beloved stuffed animal or softie, and bringing their little sidekick everywhere they go. We’ve got ten adorable little handmade stuffed toys for you today, complete with patterns and tutorials, … Read More...
10 Fall Quilt Tutorials And Ideas
Fall is finally here and with it comes the crisp air, colorful leaves and the cozy warmth of home. If you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, why not embrace the season with a new quilting project? Quilting … Read More...
10 Halloween themed lesson plans
Halloween is right around the corner, and what could be a more fun theme for your fall lesson plans? There are so many different ways to work Halloween into virtually every subject – pumpkins are perfect for science … Read More...
Happy Make a Hat Day
Did you know that September 15th is make a hat day? I am not sure wow or how this holiday came about, but I think it is a great excuse to craft! In honor of this special day, why not … Read More...
12 Jam Recipes For Your Fall Canning And Preserving
This time of the year is when we usually start seeing large amounts of harvest come in either from our own gardens or from local farmers. If you like to have home grown food, year-round, then canning and preserving is … Read More...