Learn to make wax cord bracelets inspired by the popular Pura Vida bracelets. These bracelets are easy to make and only require a few supplies. Begin by making a multistrand string bracelet. Once you’ve mastered that, try a braided … Read More...
Cross Stitch Cards for All Occasions
I have never stitched a greeting card, but I kind of like the idea of it. It’s a card and a gift all in one, and hopefully one the recipient will hang onto for years to come.
This collection of … Read More...
What Does PSSO Mean In Knitting? How To Pass A Slipped Stitch Over
If you’ve ever been happily knitting along and suddenly hit the abbreviation PSSO, you are not alone. Knitting patterns do love to throw tiny little letter combinations at us just when we’re feeling confident, don’t they?
The good news … Read More...
Sophie Hood Pattern Free: Knit And Crochet Hooded Scarf Patterns For The Viral Winter Look
There are some patterns that come along quietly, and then there are the ones that absolutely take over our feeds. The Sophie Hood is one of those projects. Suddenly everyone seems to be wearing a cosy knitted hooded scarf with … Read More...
Coca-Cola Foot Soak Recipe: The Viral Fizzy Foot Hack For Tired, Rough Feet
Every now and then a beauty hack comes along that makes you stop scrolling and say, “Surely not.” The Coca-Cola foot soak is one of those.
You may have seen videos floating around where people pour Coca-Cola into a foot … Read More...
Free Oven Mitt Sewing Pattern: A Fat Quarter Friendly Kitchen Gift You’ll Actually Use
There are some sewing projects that are cute, some that are practical, and then there are the magical ones that are both. A handmade oven mitt lands firmly in that lovely middle ground — useful enough to keep beside the … Read More...
3 FREE Dark Romantasy Coloring Pages
I love fantasy books and movies and if there’s a bit of romance thrown in even better and if it’s a “it’s complicated” dark romance well then, my heart just swoons! If you don’t know, there’s a name for it, … Read More...
Book Review: The No-Brainer Brain Explainer
Human brains are pretty amazing, allowing us to think, feel, create, communicate, move and more. But humans aren’t the only animals with cool brains, as Crab Museum explains in the book The No-Brainer Brain Explainer (illustrated by Bruno Valasse).
This … Read More...
Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers
The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check … Read More...
Make This Rustic Patriotic Flag Wreath for Your Front Door
There are plenty of shiny red, white, and blue decorations out there, but every now and then a patriotic project comes along that feels a little more heartfelt. This 4th of July Patriotic Flag Wreath from CraftBits is one of … Read More...
14 Large And Giant Crochet Patterns For Big, Cosy Makes
Let’s be honest, there is something wonderfully ridiculous about crocheting a toy so big it needs its own chair.
Tiny amigurumi will always have my heart — I love a little mushroom, frog, or pocket-sized bee as much as … Read More...
Needle Felted Tropical Hibiscus Flower Tutorial
If you’re craving a splash of color and a little tropical warmth, this Needle Felted Hibiscus Flower Tutorial by SnowflakeForest Felting is like a mini vacation for your craft table. The bold, vibrant red petals and sunny yellow center make … Read More...
12 Masculine Scrapbook Layouts for Men
Kat’s fun masculine birthday layout has a lot of white space with a bit of confetti thrown around, a cool mixed title with some stamping and amazing banners across the top. The banners are made from bakers twine with rectangle, … Read More...
FIFA Soccer Crafts For Kids, Crochet Fans And Game-Day Makers
Let’s be honest, soccer fever has a sneaky way of taking over the house. One minute you are just watching a match, and the next minute someone is cutting black pentagons out of paper, the good scissors have vanished, and … Read More...
Cross Stitch Ice Cream and Frozen Treats
Summer is the time for sweet treats, whether eating them or stitching them. This collection of patterns is full of designs that are good enough to eat. Almost.
This year of ice creams from Simone Balman Art is lots of … Read More...
Decorating Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel Cluttered
A living room can be freshly vacuumed, cushions plumped, and blankets folded neatly, yet still somehow feel busy and messy. That is usually the frustrating part. It is not always actual clutter causing the problem. Quite often, it is the … Read More...
Remembering Jill Smokler, Founder Of Scary Mommy
There are some voices from the early blogging days that stay with you, and Jill Smokler’s was one of them.
Jill Smokler, the founder of Scary Mommy, has died at the age of 48 after a more than two-year … Read More...
In the Garden Layer Cake – A Bloom-Filled Fabric Collection for Spring Sewing
Some fabric collections feel pretty, some feel useful, and then there are those rare ones that instantly spark a dozen ideas the moment you see them. The In the Garden Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop falls firmly into … Read More...
How To Do Kitchener Stitch: A Beginner-Friendly Guide To Grafting Knitting Seamlessly
Kitchener stitch is one of those knitting techniques that feels a little bit mysterious until you finally sit down and do it. It is often used to close the toes of socks, but it is also a wonderfully neat way … Read More...
Pattern Review: Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern
The Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern is one of those fun wearable crochet projects that has just the right mix of retro charm and modern festival style. If you have been seeing granny square bucket hats popping up … Read More...