These are so pretty and festive. They look both modern and vintage. I bet they would look cool in all sorts of color combinations. Battery powered twinkle lights would also be a fun addition. I am going to save up … Read More...
This ghost mermaid costume is a fun twist on a Halloween classic. Heather Handmade created this cute costume for her daughter, and she has a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. The costume is made from three … Read More...
Black cats, cobwebs, skulls and jack o’lanterns — all are spooky signs that it’s Halloween time.
And all are featured on this Trick or Treat cross stitch pattern from Anna XStitch, available on Etsy for $4.95.
The design uses six … Read More...
This beautiful evergreen tree punch needle pattern caught my eye right away. It is not an extremely difficult design, and uses various shades of green to give it a lovely look. I particularly liked the type of yarn the maker … Read More...
Make this Halloween spooktacular with boo-tiful around the clock stitching. Finished size: stitch count: 54H x 68W, design size: 3 3/8″ x 4 1/4″. Design originally published in Just CrossStitch October 2018. you can purchase this pattern chart here.
It’s been a long time since I’ve made homemade playdough. Now that my daughter is a tween she’s much more into slime and other dramatic sensory experiences, but every now and they she still wants to make and play with … Read More...
There are so many pumpkin knitting patterns out there and I want to knit ALL of them because they are so fun and easy and a great way to decorate this time of year.
Here’s another great one I just … Read More...
A Quilter’s Christmas Village Free Quilt Pattern courtesy of Benartex.
You will need their fabric to complete this design as it is based on pre-printed themed fabrics. You can learn more and see download the free pdf for this quilt … Read More...
Bev stamped leaves all over the background of one of her page for this Traveler’s Notebook Autumn spread. To add some color she water colored them with Distress Inks, this created the perfect patterned backdrop for her photo. On the … Read More...
Use color blocking to create fun cosmetic bags like these! Color blocking is trending right now. Brandy from Gluesticks shows how to make these simple color block zip bags. They’re quick to sew and make great gifts, especially for teens!… Read More...
This set is handcrafted and designed with comfort and warmth in mind… Perfect for layering through all the season’s…
This set make’s a wonderful gift and of course also something great for you or your little one to wrap up … Read More...
Mug Rugs are great weekend projects and are the perfect handmade crochet item to gift. They are small enough to make several for friends and family and you can add, coffee mugs, coffee vouchers etc if you like some family … Read More...
Add some fantasy and whimsy to your coloring with these cute Fairy and Dragon Coloring Pages. There are 5 to choose from and they are FREE to download and print from Dover Publication.
-Heather
If you’re making a bag with flat, boxed bottom, bag feet are a nice feature to include. The feet help protect the bottom of your bag when you set it down. The bag will rest on the bag feet rather … Read More...
The large spider web die cut from white paper really pops on the black background on this fun Halloween Layout. Michelle backed the sections of the web with fall and Halloween pattern papers to add lots of color. A photos … Read More...
Another great source for cross-stitch patterns that weren’t originally designed as cross-stitch patterns is the world of perler bead or melty bead designs.
These patterns are on a grid of squares, too, so it’s simple to translate them from beads … Read More...
Don’t mistake this post about DIY wedding shoes for being for frugal brides or brides on a budget, this post is also about creating the perfect shoe when you simply can’t find what you are looking for.
I know … Read More...
Do you have fond memories of your Grandmother or Mother using their sewing machine to make something for you, I know I do. Read all about (and do a wordsearch) the history of sewing, the invention of the sewing machine, … Read More...
Color pages that use letters to show which sections should be colored each color are a fun way to add letter recognition to the art area.
This printable jack o’lantern color by letter page from Sight and Sound Reading uses … Read More...
I usually only wear hats when it is really cold and I’m going to be outside for a decent period of time, but I do love the idea of wearing hats throughout the year, especially as the chill mornings of … Read More...
Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free pattern you can use to make this adorable button front skirt for girls. The look is perfect for fall! It’s made from knit fabric so it’s comfortable to wear. The buttons down … Read More...
Displaying exquisite quilts around the Cotswolds area in England, the medallion quilt designs featured in the book Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in the Cotswolds shine.
The Cotswolds is an area in England featuring rolling hills and beautiful landscape. Famous for its … Read More...
We have two slipovers for you to create for your little ones! This free knitting pattern has been designed by Jenny Watson and uses the new yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners in Bo Peep Pure, this yarn is a beautifully … Read More...
First, here’s a book that teaches kids all about the fascinating world of bees. Second, fun exercises, activities, and illustrations engage the imagination and offer a deeper understanding of bee life and bee behavior. Third, by following a few simple … Read More...
Amy R. added beautiful splashes of fall colors over top of foiling for this amazing Autumn Leaves Cards. Using Distress inks and water she loosely water colored and splattered over the foiled leaves designs, which really adds a lot of … Read More...
With so many of us heading into the great outdoors this years it’s the perfect subject for scrapping. Anya designed this fun Hiking Layout that has plenty of room for lots of journaling and two photos. The plaid and woodgrain … Read More...
Join Aly Dosdall of We R Memory Keepers as she introduces you to the innovative and indispensable tools that are sure to change the way you create. You will learn how to infuse fun and functionality into your projects as … Read More...
This Halloween themed wreath is made with some basic plastic Halloween decorations that you can pick up at any Dollar tree or discount store. You can see the full tutorial for making your own candy Halloween wreath by visiting our … Read More...
This elephant dry erase I-spy bag is so cute, and it’s a great way to keep the kids busy! Brandy at Gluesticks shows how you can make it. It’s an easy sewing project and she’s got a free pattern … Read More...
These Project Life style cards have sentiments and images perfect for your fall themed scrapbook, planner or journaling pages. They are FREE to download and print from Free Scrapbook Downloads.
-Heather
The new Mint Tape from Scrapbook.com is perfect for many different paper crafting techniques. You can use it to mask off sections of cardstock for ink blending and water coloring and to hold your dies in place while die cutting. … Read More...
I can’t believe it’s almost October! For as slowly as spring and summer went, we sure barreled through September! Halloween — whatever it looks like this year — will be here before we know it, but we still have time … Read More...
One of the cool things about cross stitch is that, because it’s on a grid, you can use other gridded patterns as cross-stitch patterns even if that wasn’t the initial intent of the design.
Brik, for instance, has a lot … Read More...
Check out all of these beautiful machine embroidery designs for Thanksgiving. From various sayings to silly turkeys, you are sure to find a design that is perfect for you.
There are different versions of various themes too. So if you … Read More...
Create the cutest versions of your favorite dogs in just a few simple steps with this easy to use needle felting book.
Whether you adore dachshunds or dalmatians, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to … Read More...
I have a tendency to knit big, bulky sweaters, which I love, but I don’t really have any handknit sweaters that a good for fall. Probably in part because I’m really lazy and it sounds to me a full-sized sweater … Read More...
Here’s another fun printable activity for little ones using pumpkins to help with counting.
Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds has a printable pumpkin math activity that you can use with counters, pumpkin seeds or anything else you want to … Read More...
The small and the large steamboat pattern, the sailboat and the little happy boat pattern. These boat patterns are perfect for the older child or even an elderly gentleman who loved the sea or had a love of fishing.
These … Read More...
Join the wonderfully talented and creative Carissa Wiley in this fun, informative adventure of simple stamping techniques! You’ll be amazed at just how easy it is to take one small stamp set and create 15 unique, breathtaking cards that are … Read More...
A flared t-shirt is a women’s wardrobe essential. You can wear it with jeans or leggings, or even as a mini dress if the shirt is long enough. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern you can … Read More...
How lovely would these pumpkin place cards be sitting on your Thanksgiving table this autumn?! Norine used stamps and dies from Altenew to create them. I love how she used partial die cutting so the images stand out from the … Read More...
I love the rustic fall colors Marsha used on her Grateful Traveler’s Notebook pages. The woodgrain and plaid papers work so well with the wooden heart embellishments filling one page and is mirrored on the other page with a photo … Read More...
This Christmas is going to be as sombre as it gets for millions of people around the world, we can choose to not celebrate and wallow in sadness or we can drag Christmas out to be the longest holiday there … Read More...
Helen of HelloSewing has a VIDEO tutorial how to make a witch hat in any size you want. This DIY Witch Hat is a great prop for your witch costume for Halloween or Cosplay and sews up in just … Read More...
Brand new for 2020 is our Personalised Embroidered Unicorn Stocking. This stocking is any girls dream!
Treat your little ones to personalised Christmas stockings this festive season and watch their faces light up when they see their stocking with their name on for the first time.
The stocking is made from lovely soft felt and is fully lined with a satin look material. The stocking measures 40cm from top to toe and has an 25cm opening at the top. The name of your choice will be embroidered in white on the pink top of the stocking.
OPENING: 20CM ( 8″ )
HEIGHT: 40CM ( 16″ )
WIDTH: 25CM ( 10″ )
DIAGONALY: 46CM ( 18″ )
Make Christmas Morning extra magical with this personalised Santa Sack.
Shipped from the North Pole Express Delivery.
These are large bags and measure approximately 27″x19 inches.
Unlike many of the other bags out there. It has 2 drawstrings so you can pull it closed and tie. It is also reinforced where the strings come out to make sure it will last for many years to come!
The name choice is embroidered onto the bag
I told you back in July about the emPower People project, which encourages people to knit or crochet a purple headscarf or cowl to be worn when voting and engaging in other civic activities like gatherings or marches, with the … Read More...
Lavender is one of the most soothing and calming Essential oil there is around. All of these candles below are made using Lavender oils
This sewing pattern is by LittleLizardKing or LLK as their customers refer to them.
These patterns are adorable and the photos to go with them look like they are straight out of a modelling catalogue. You don’t get to 54,000 … Read More...
