Saturday 31 October 2020

Scrap Yarn Storage Basket

This crochet basket made from scrap yarn is the perfect craft project to use up all those leftover yarn ends that just seem to multiply.



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Cat-tastic Crochet Cup Cozy

You know how hard it is to have just one cat. With these 8 purr-fectly adorable cat coffee cup cozy designs you can make unlimited variations simply by changing the yarn, eye and nose colors. Just what you need because … Read More...



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Denim Digital Scrapbooking Kit

Denim Digital Scrapbooking Kit

Sonia is offering a fun little digital mini kit for FREE called Jeans and Sneakers. Included are pattern papers, sentiments, accents, embellishments and more in denim colors and textures along with pops of rusty orange. Use these for scrapbook layouts … Read More...



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Matchbook Scene Cards

Matchbook Scene Cards

Art Impressions has released an sweet new line of products called Matchbook Sets. With these stamps and dies you can created wonderful little room scenes that fold flat and fit into an envelope like a matchbook. The stamps are designed … Read More...



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How to make modern metal pumpkins

Let’s say you aren’t really into the traditional orange and brown color scheme for fall but still want to be festive. Here is an industrial silver pumpkin decoration that just might fit into your year round decor but still add … Read More...



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Day of the Dead Hand Embroidered Felt Skulls Tutorial

Sugar skull art has always fascinated me.  So many of the designs are very intricate and they feature bold and bright colors.  That beautiful artwork can be found in this small hand embroidery project from Casa Artelexia. Using felt … Read More...



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Book Review – Just CrossStitch Christmas

This popular, much-anticipated holiday issue gives you a whopping 75 cross-stitch ornament patterns! You’ll get a range of fabulous holiday designs, including Santas, snowmen, Christmas trees, angels and animals. Also included are fan-favourite memories and recipes from some of the … Read More...



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How to make a gnome tp cozy

I have a small tp cozy collection I have made but as yet I don’t have a Christmas one….until today! This adorable gnome is just the project I am looking for. Pop on over to the blog It’s Always Autumn … Read More...



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Hazelnut Mini Quilt – Free Pattern

I have to admit that I went nuts over this adorable mini quilt from Pat Sloan.  It is about as cute as it gets when it comes to fall quilting projects.  The pattern is called Hazelnut although, to be … Read More...



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Vintage knitting pattern for 6190 Pram Hooded Baby Jackets

Digital vintage knitting pattern for dbl breasted hooded pram jackets
written for baby chest sizes: 19″-20″
raglan shaping, 12 rows for the pattern, each pattern written for Girl or Boy regarding the buttonhole placement for the fronts
You will need … Read More...



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Textile Moth Sculpture from Fabric Scraps – Free Sewing Pattern

Textile Moth Sculpture from Fabric Scraps - Free Sewing Pattern

Moths and other insects are fun to create! Sculpting fabric insects brings awareness to these often overlooked creatures, and by using your stash, remnants, or inherited bag of scraps, you can help to keep fabrics out of the landfill.  BlueRead More...



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Fall Floral Thank You Card

Fall Floral Thank You Card

I’m seeing lots of Fall Florals this year in card making, it’s a great way to bring in lots of great colors like reds, oranges and yellows. Lynnea used pretty floral stamps on the corners of this pretty Thank You … Read More...



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Easy Boxed Cookies in 3 Different Ways

Sometimes we just don’t have time to make cookies from scratch. I will not judge someone for using a boxed cookie mix, or a boxed cake mix. But just because it is out of the box, doesn’t mean you have … Read More...



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10 DIY Projects Using Sea Glass

These 10 craft projects all use Sea Glass. What is Sea Glass? Sea glass begins as bottles & glass that get tossed on the shore, broken, and then tumbled smooth by the waves. A stroll along the beach can become … Read More...



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Friday 30 October 2020

Free And Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl

Crochet pocket shawls are in trend right now. This crochet shawl is has a beautiful texture that is easy to work even for beginners. It is a 2-row repeat that works up quickly, You can easily adjust the length of … Read More...



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Reuse your Halloween pumpkins to make a Christmas snowman

I struggle to store all the different holiday decorations so anytime something can do double duty I will definitely jump on board. This idea for turning 3 pumpkins into a snowman is a great transformation. I would actually maybe cover … Read More...



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Christmas Stocking with Toe Patch – Free Sewing Pattern

Christmas Stocking with Toe Patch - Free Sewing Pattern

Sew a classic Christmas stocking with a toe patch with this free pattern from Coral and Co!  Her free sewing pattern includes options for  the toe patch, or without.  You can also make it reversible if you want … Read More...



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Fall Leaves Cross Stitch Pattern

I love this pretty oak leaf cross stitch pattern from Ann Logan. It features all the colors of fall as well as acorns and berries.

The pattern is 165 stitches square or 11.8 inches on 14 count fabric. It’s a … Read More...



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Knit a Fun Sideways Scarf for Easy Warmth

There’s something nice about having a simple scarf knitting pattern on the needles. Ripton from Berroco is a super simple pattern that doesn’t look as easy as it is.

The almost plaid-like texture is produced by working Garter Stitch sideways … Read More...



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Wet Felt Your Own Christmas Snowman Decoration

Wintertime, snow and felting. This tutorial is all about the jolly friendly snowman. This Christmas snowman is made using wet felting techniques, he is full of character and would make a lovely addition to your Christmas decorations. You could make … Read More...



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Free Sewing Pattern – Modern Laptop Bag

Have laptop will travel, except of course if your battery is dead (hint hint) mine does not re-charge so the mobility aspect of a laptop is not really there , unless I find a PowerPoint of course.  It’s a pretty … Read More...



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Quilted Halloween Cats Table Runner – Free Pattern

Halloween and cats kind of go hand in hand, and this whimsical quilted table runner from Create with Claudia proves that point.  A perfect project for anyone who likes to make scrap quilts, you can adjust this to any color … Read More...



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Stamp Transfer onto a Pencil Bag

Stamp Transfer onto a Pencil Bag

Nicole has a neat way to add your stamped and colored images onto a canvas pencil bag. She first used special ink and markers to stamp and color her design onto copy paper then transferred it onto the bag using … Read More...



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School Time Layout

School Time Layout

It’s fall so that means back to school, even if the kids are distance learning from home. And what says Back to School better then a cute owl? Traci used lots of colorful polka dot and grid design pattern papers … Read More...



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Free Turkey Hand Embroidery Pattern

You are going to want tp gobble up this adorable little hand embroidered turkey pattern from A Lively Hope.  It’s perfect for Thanksgiving and that is one of those holidays that, sadly, gets overlooked sometimes.  Because it fall about … Read More...



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Reversible Halloween Table Mats – Free Sewing Pattern

Reversible Halloween Table Mats - Free Sewing Pattern

Welcome Halloween to your house with these cute scrappy reversible Halloween table mats!  Make them in any size to dress up a plain table anywhere in your house.  The double sided placemats have one side pieced from strips of Halloween … Read More...



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Thursday 29 October 2020

Granny Square Headband

If you’ve got a few spare granny squares leftover from a crochet project, I’ve got the perfect way to use them. Make a stylish Granny Square Headband!

Check out our NEW Facebook page for Crochet. This page is only about … Read More...



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Easy Trick or Treat Bag for Halloween – DIY Sewing Tutorial

Easy Trick or Treat Bag for Halloween - DIY Sewing Tutorial

Sew a trick or treat bag to hold your Halloween haul!  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to sew a DIY trick or treat bag that’s big and sturdy enough to hold a lot of Halloween candy.  It’s an … Read More...



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Fall Rays Layout

Fall Rays Layout

This Fall Layout from Kylie is a great way to use up scraps of pattern papers. She placed her photos on the left side of her layout adding her strips of papers in fall colors in rays bursting out from … Read More...



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Paper Strips Autumn Card

Paper Strips Autumn Card

Nina has a wonderful way to use up scraps of pattern papers for some lovely Autumn Cards. If you’re like me you keep all those pretty scraps of papers because you can always use them on a future project, right? … Read More...



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Book Review – Animal Embroidery Workbook

This beautifully illustrated book entitled Animal Embroidery Workbook by Jessica Long is a must-have if you want to create some lovely critter embroidery.

There are 30 different projects, each with a detailed and unique design.  With sections on beginner designs, … Read More...



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8 Beaded Christmas Snowflakes To Decorate Your Tree

These beaded snowflakes are a great little craft project to keep you busy on winter nights, sit by the fire, the tv and thread beads whilst enjoying a Hallmark Christmas movie.  Have I set the scene? These snowflakes are all … Read More...



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Mixed Media Art Techniques with Vicki Boutin

Designer and crafter Vicki Boutin inspires and guides us through life’s wonderful moments into the world of mixed media arts in this magical class full of Art Crayons, Glazes, and techniques for crafters at any level!  Listen to her roots … Read More...



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Printables for Having a Mock Election

Election Day is more fraught than usual this year for all sorts of reasons, but I for one love voting, and I know I’m not the only one.

And it’s fun for kids to get to vote and make their … Read More...



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3 Hour Baby Gingham Quilt Free PDF Pattern

Got a spare 3 hours? Then you can knock out this Baby Gingham quilt. The perfect DIY project for a weekend or mid-week evening.  You can download the full PDF for this quilting project here.    

I love the brightness of … Read More...



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The Christmas Bib Collection Crochet Pattern

These 4 sweet little bibs are quick to stitch and will delight the little one during your holiday dinner! Includes Instructions for a Button Nose Snowman, Christmas Elf, Gingerbread Baby and of course Santa! Made using cotton worsted-weight yarn.

You … Read More...



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Fall Leaves Wreath Card

Fall Leaves Wreath Card

Rainbows have been a very trendy style this year and you might think of it as being a spring design but why not carry that trend into fall too? Laura used a rainbow of colors to die cut loads of … Read More...



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Tall Halloween Pocket Page

Tall Halloween Pocket Page

Marjolijn used pattern paper and stamped images to create this Halloween pocket page. She created her pocket and then punched holes down the side to fit into her binder. Inside the pocket is a tall tag which can be peeked … Read More...



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Easy Curled Ribbon Ornaments

These curled ribbon ornaments are so festive and pretty, it’s hard to believe they’re so easy that you can make them in just minutes! Because they’re made with curled ribbon, you can match them to any theme or decor — … Read More...



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Wednesday 28 October 2020

Mason jar koozies made from recycled sari silk ribbon

This is a recycled craft, using repurposed materials. sari silk ribbon is beautiful and so colorful, the pictures don’t do it justice. crocheting with this fabric yarn goes quickly. the project is done in no time. these silk covered mason … Read More...



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Crochet Poncho for Barbie -Free Pattern

This crochet poncho for Barbie would be a great addition to your doll’s fall wardrobe. A nice pop of color in orange and it can easily be turned into a Halloween costume with the addition of a Jack-O-Lantern face.

Check … Read More...



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Cricut Flash Sale

Starting today through 11/3, Cricut is launching their Flash Sale, featuring 40% off materials and accessories!

Cricut.com is offering Free Economy Shipping on orders $99+ with code SHIPOCT or OCTSHIP through 10/31. Use code NOVSHIP OR SHIPNOV for free … Read More...



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Knit a Wrap for a Good Cause

A L-O-N-G time ago, when I first started writing about knitting for About, I learned about the Red Scarf Project, an initiative of Foster Care to Success, a program that helps young adults transitioning out of the foster care … Read More...



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Easy Fabric Pumpkins – DIY Sewing Tutorial

Easy Fabric Pumpkins - DIY Sewing Tutorial

Fabric pumpkins are a fun way to decorate for fall!  You can make your own DIY fabric pumpkins in any color to match your decor.  Heather from Heather Handmade shows how to make cute fabric pumpkins from knit fabric.  Her … Read More...



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Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Sampler

This little Thanksgiving cross stitch sampler is super cute and a great little project for this time of year.

It features pilgrims, a pumpkin and a turkey as well as some other fall images. It comes out to 135 by … Read More...



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Gingerbread Wreath Cross Stitch Pattern

Bake up some cheer with this stitched gingerbread wreath design. Finished size: stitch count: 53H x 54W; design size: 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″.  You can purchase this pattern here. 



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How to use yarn to wrap little gifts

If you do any crafts with yarn you probably have a stash of leftovers. What a great way to use them up this holiday season. Also it could be a fun way to give yarn to a creative person you … Read More...



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Online Craft Bash

American Craft Council to Host Online Annual Craft Bash Nov. 16 – Dec. 6

Minneapolis – October 27, 2020 — As a virtual extension of the annual in-person event of the same name, Craft Bash 2020 will feature the handmade … Read More...



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Pat Sloan – Merry And Bright Quilt Pattern

This Christmas quilt is by Pat Sloan the quilting queen. Originally this was a quilt along but now all the blocks are there and you can steam road ahead and create your own Christmas quilt. There is still enough time … Read More...



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