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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Stitch a Banjo Playing Opossum Because Why Not?

I started writing this one as a designer spotlight kind of post, and then I realized when I was almost done with it that I had actually featured this designer before. It was in late 2024, so I’ll forgive myself … Read More...



* This article was originally published here

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Craft Fair vs Etsy: Where Beginners Actually Make Their First Sales

If you’re thinking about selling your handmade sewing items, this is usually the first big question that pops up:
Should I start with a craft fair… or open an Etsy shop?

It sounds like a simple choice, but it’s Read More...



* This article was originally published here

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Book-Themed Bookmark Cross Stitch Patterns

Whether you’re stitching for back to school or making gifts for a book lover, these book themed bookmark cross stitch patterns are a lot of fun to stitch and to use if your next read. 

Display your bookworm tendencies with … Read More...



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Monday, July 27, 2026

A Little Woodland Magic in Wool Form – Felting Kit Review

I’ll admit it — I have a soft spot for anything with mushrooms and moss, and this sweet little needle felting kit from PandaHall completely captured me. The soft blue tones give it such a dreamy, fairy-tale feel — Read More...



* This article was originally published here

Sunday, July 26, 2026

How to Use a Gel Press for Mixed Media Scrapbook Backgrounds

How to Use a Gel Press for Mixed Media Scrapbook Backgrounds

If you’re not familiar a Gel Press is a large clear flexible printing plate, it reminds me of a clear stamp without a design, that you can use to create all different types of fun backgrounds for your paper crafts … Read More...



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Saturday, July 25, 2026

Sewing Pattern Saturday: Polly Tea Dress Sewing Pattern Review

I’ll be honest — I’m a bit in love with this one. The Polly Tea Dress is exactly the kind of pattern that makes you look at your fabric stash differently. You know those larger scrap pieces you’ve been hanging Read More...



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Friday, July 24, 2026

Designer Spotlight: Siren Stitchworks

Siren Stitchworks has cross stitch patterns that feel like old samplers (and some of them are in fact historical reproductions) even when they are modern designs. They have patriotic patterns, biscornus, pop culture patterns and more so let’s take a … Read More...



* This article was originally published here

Stitch a Banjo Playing Opossum Because Why Not?

I started writing this one as a designer spotlight kind of post, and then I realized when I was almost done with it that I had actually fea...