It’s a little shocking to me how little time in school my daughter has left for this school year. It feels like seventh grade has flown by and we’ll be done and into summer in no time.
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by Sarah White
It’s a little shocking to me how little time in school my daughter has left for this school year. It feels like seventh grade has flown by and we’ll be done and into summer in no time.
If you want … Read More...
Silk ribbon embroidery is a truly unique and fascinating needlework technique that has a rich history dating back centuries. It’s amazing to think about how this art form has evolved and been passed down through generations, and how it continues … Read More...
by Sarah White
With the end of the school year coming up soon, you might be thinking about a gift to make and give to the favorite teachers on your list. A little teacher cross stitch pattern is a great way to show … Read More...
The simplicity and convenience of machine quilting have made it increasingly popular with needleworkers in recent years. You may now select from a simple library of 60 patterns made exclusively for machine quilting. Traditional feather patterns, flowers, geometrics, corners and … Read More...
If you’re working on Mother’s Day projects like greeting cards, scrapbook layouts or paper crafting gifts then these wonderful papers might be for you. There are 15 different digital papers that feature vintage perfume bottles surrounded by beautiful flowers with … Read More...
by Sarah White
Did you know that what we think of as a good piece of art typically includes seven elements? Those elements are:
Lesson 05: Cherry Blossom Tree Embroidery – French Knot Flowers
A basic and easy approach for making a cherry blossom tree.
All six strands of cotton embroidery floss were utilized.
Cherry blossoms are associated with both birth and death, beauty … Read More...
Hey there, fellow knitters! Are you looking for a fun and adorable project to work on for the little one in your life? Look no further because I have the perfect pattern for you! Introducing the Spotty Cardigan and Blanket… Read More...
Connecting Threads has some fun and creative quilt-style coloring sheets for you to download and print.
I love coloring away my stress and find the layering of colors onto a design is a great substitute for actually quilting, which … Read More...
If you’ve got a book lover friend that has a birthday or special occasion coming up then this project is for you. Jenny used products from Altenew to create this beautiful dragonfly greeting card and matching bookmark set. The background … Read More...
by Liza Adams
Who would have thought that you could learn how to make a fairly intricate felted item from a less than 10 minute video? Well Jackie Huang of Woolbuddy has been working with fibre for quite some time now … Read More...
by Sarah White
It might not be beach weather just yet in most parts of the world, but you can warm up and dream of beach weather while you knit and wear the Beach Scene Vest from Lion Brand Yarn.
The pattern comes … Read More...
by Sarah White
I tend to stick to really small cross stitch projects that I can complete relatively quickly. There are a couple of bigger cross stitch projects on my list, I have the supplies for them, but I have never gotten very … Read More...
I love working with recycled jars. Sometimes you don’t really even need to do anything to them as they are pretty on their own. The shape or the label is cool. In this case a bit of paint and … Read More...
The Hexagon Flowers Bag crochet pattern is a beautiful and practical project that combines the art of crochet with the need for an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. The pattern is easy to follow and suitable for crocheters of all … Read More...
The Baby Booties pattern is a simple yet adorable design that is perfect for keeping your little one’s feet warm and cozy. This particular pattern uses Patons Beehive Baby Sport yarn, a soft and lightweight yarn that is perfect for … Read More...
When taking so many baby photos I’m sure it’s hard to pick a favorite but try to chose just one and create a layout around it like this sweet page created by Debbi. You can take a closer look at … Read More...
by Sarah White
As the weather gets warmer in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s easy to forget our Southern Hemisphere friends are dealing with the opposite weather pattern. As it gets colder there, knitters may well be thinking about big, cozy cardigans they can … Read More...
by Sarah White
Whether you celebrate May the Fourth be with You, Revenge of the Fifth, or This is the May, Star Wars activities are super fun all month long (or any other time) and give you a great excuse to talk about … Read More...
Introducing the Luxe Oversize Shrug Crochet Pattern, a beautiful and stylish design that will keep you warm and cozy all year round. As someone who loves to crochet, I know the satisfaction of creating something that not only looks great … Read More...