Wedding Gifts

10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Florist 10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Florist

Planning a wedding calls for making decision after decision! A crucial decision that can truly..
Book Review – Quick And  Simple Sewing Accessories Book Review – Quick And Simple Sewing Accessories

The Leisure Arts Quick & Simple Sewing Accessories Book is the perfect guide for beginner to..
DIY Make Your Own Coach Crochet Slipper Slide Shoes DIY Make Your Own Coach Crochet Slipper Slide Shoes

The Rise of Crochet Shoes: Crafters’ Alternative to Coach’s Crochet Slide.  Coach’s crochet slides..
Upcycled Fabric and Vintage Doily Dress Upcycled Fabric and Vintage Doily Dress

Vintage doilies are so pretty, but not particularly useful.  People don’t really decorate with..
Getting Ready for a Road Trip? These Ideas May Help Getting Ready for a Road Trip? These Ideas May Help

We don’t really have any travel to speak of planned this summer, and my daughter is old enough that ..
Cross-Stich For Stress Relief – Unwinding And Relaxing With Needle And Thread Cross-Stich For Stress Relief – Unwinding And Relaxing With Needle And Thread

In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, finding ways to unwind and relax is crucial for our..
Easy Ideas for Water Play with Kids Easy Ideas for Water Play with Kids

I never thought I would say this, but I kind of miss the days when my daughter was younger. Yes, it ..
Tips for Picking the Right Color Yarn for Your Project Tips for Picking the Right Color Yarn for Your Project

I have never been all that picky about the colors I use in knitting projects. When choosing colors..
Tips for Stitching Large Projects: Parking Versus Cross Country Stitching Tips for Stitching Large Projects: Parking Versus Cross Country Stitching

The jargon of different crafts is always really interesting to me. Some terms are universal (like..
Black History and Juneteeth Cross Stitch Patterns Black History and Juneteeth Cross Stitch Patterns

Juneteenth is the celebration of the news that enslaved people had been freed finally reached the..
Oh, Canada Knitting Patterns Oh, Canada Knitting Patterns

Canada Day is coming up soon, and it’s been a while since I’ve shared any Canada knitting patterns, ..
How to be a Maid of Honor How to be a Maid of Honor

If you’re lucky enough to be someone’s maid of honor, congrats! It’s a huge honor (get it?) to be..
6 FREE Magical Fairy Coloring Pages 6 FREE Magical Fairy Coloring Pages

I love anything fantasy related like dragons, mermaids and fairies. So of course I’m in love with..
Clean Up with the Hopscotch Washcloth or Towel Knitting Pattern Clean Up with the Hopscotch Washcloth or Towel Knitting Pattern

My husband and daughter both like using knit washcloths and dishcloths (husband likes them in the..
Shaded Trail Classic Quilt Pattern Shaded Trail Classic Quilt Pattern

With the Shaded Trail Quilt Pattern, you can take it easy. To get started on your next project,..
Knit a Simple Striped Vest Knit a Simple Striped Vest

This pretty vest pattern has stripes that are different in both color and texture, which makes the..
Book Review – The Geometry of Hand-Sewing Book Review – The Geometry of Hand-Sewing

As someone who has been passionate about sewing for years, I was eager to delve into The Geometry..
Your pasta machine is good for more than pasta or polymer clay Your pasta machine is good for more than pasta or polymer clay

Don’t you love learning about more ways to use tools you already have? I do. It helps justify..
Bubbles the Turtle Rug Crochet Pattern Bubbles the Turtle Rug Crochet Pattern

The Bubbles the Turtle Rug Crochet Pattern is the perfect way to add some color and fun to any room ..
Free Download Santa Hat Monogram Letters for Christmas in July Free Download Santa Hat Monogram Letters for Christmas in July

If you’re getting a jump on the Holidays and creating cards now during Christmas in July these fun..
Cozy Oversized Vest Knitting Pattern Cozy Oversized Vest Knitting Pattern

I don’t want to be the one to say it, but the fact remains that summer is almost over, at least if..
How to make eco-friendly “water balloons” that are reusable How to make eco-friendly “water balloons” that are reusable

I bet these are a blast to play with and so refreshing in the summer heat. Who wouldn’t want to be ..
Best Places to Honeymoon in the U.S.! Best Places to Honeymoon in the U.S.!

Your honeymoon is all about relaxing with your new spouse after the big day! Traveling abroad is a..
Cross Stitch Patterns with Homespun Elegance Cross Stitch Patterns with Homespun Elegance

I’ve been choosing cross stitch pattern designers kind of at random to feature here from a list I..
Long Cabled Vest – Free Knitting Pattern Long Cabled Vest – Free Knitting Pattern

The Long Cabled Vest knit pattern is a great way to create a stylish and cozy vest for women. The..
Personalized Name Winter Toque Knitting Pattern Personalized Name Winter Toque Knitting Pattern

Looking for a knit gift with a personal touch? How about knitting a hat with the recipient’s name..
Perfect Pattern Matching: Plaids, Stripes And Beyond Perfect Pattern Matching: Plaids, Stripes And Beyond

In this class, popular sewing instructor Amy Alan is here to help you create garments that look..
How to make a waterproof garden mushroom How to make a waterproof garden mushroom

I tend to like my mushrooms colorful but this tutorial is filled with lots of good techniques that ..
How to Make a Double Swing Halloween Card How to Make a Double Swing Halloween Card

Wow, this amazing interactive Halloween card from Sandie is a real showstopper! This card has not..
Christmas Friends Snowman Crochet ePattern Christmas Friends Snowman Crochet ePattern

Get into the winter spirit with the Leisure Arts Christmas Friends Snowman Crochet ePattern. This..
Easy Pumpkin Crafts for Kids Easy Pumpkin Crafts for Kids

Pumpkins are such a fun and easy shape to use for all sorts of craft projects. Even little kids can ..
How to make an adorable faux fur wiggle eye cuff perfect for Halloween How to make an adorable faux fur wiggle eye cuff perfect for Halloween

There is not one thing I bet that isn’t made just a bit cuter or sillier with a wiggle eye or two..
Girl’s Strawberry Cardigan – Knitting Pattern Girl’s Strawberry Cardigan – Knitting Pattern

Design No 2570 is a popular pattern for a strawberry-themed sweater and cardigan for babies, using..
Easy Hat Knitting Patterns Worked in the Round Easy Hat Knitting Patterns Worked in the Round

I recently shared a collection of flat hat knitting patterns, so now it’s time to step it up a..
Pumpkin STEM Activities for Kids Pumpkin STEM Activities for Kids

Last month I shared some fun apple STEM activities, but of course you can do a lot of the same..
6 FREE Manga Muses Coloring Pages 6 FREE Manga Muses Coloring Pages

If you love Japanese Manga Comic Books then you’re going to love these Manga Muses coloring pages!..
Quickest Way To Wrap Your Homemade Caramels (and other candies) Quickest Way To Wrap Your Homemade Caramels (and other candies)

If you’re ready for a super easy way to wrap/package your homemade caramels (or cookies, candies),..
Celebrate Fall with Leaf Knitting Patterns Celebrate Fall with Leaf Knitting Patterns

I know it’s not technically fall quite yet in the Northern Hemisphere, but I like to use..
12 Fall Botanical Handmade Card Ideas 12 Fall Botanical Handmade Card Ideas

This card has wonderful rich Fall colors of orange, yellow and green. Carol used a coordinating..
12 Birthday Scrapbook Layout Ideas 12 Birthday Scrapbook Layout Ideas

This sweet birthday girl layout has lots of pink, flowers, glittery cardstock and polka dots. Jana..