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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

How To Make A Simple Beaded Necklace Without A Clasp

If you love the idea of making your own necklace but feel a little nervous about clasps, crimp beads and fiddly findings, this simple beaded necklace without a clasp is a perfect beginner project.

A no-clasp necklace is exactly what Read More...



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Monday, August 31, 2026

Gourds to Stitch for Harvest Time

When fall comes around, pumpkins tend to steal the spotlight, but there are a lot of other fun gourds out there to stitch and decorate with. Let’s take a look at some gourd cross stitch patterns for fall. 

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Barrel Pants for Women: 12 Summer Bottoms Sewing Patterns

Barrel pants are having one of those fashion moments that makes complete sense once you actually try a pair on. They are loose through the hips and legs, gently curved around the knees, and narrower again at the ankle. Basically, … Read More...



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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Designer Spotlight: Colorfully Sarah Shop

I left myself a note when I added Colorfully Sarah Shop to my list of shops to write about that says “small but adorable.” I was talking about the shop in general — which as of this writing has just … Read More...



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Friday, August 28, 2026

Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Dragonfly

This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday brings a touch of nature’s whimsy to your crafting table! ?

If you’ve ever paused to watch a dragonfly hover over a pond or dance through a patch of sunlight, you already know how Read More...



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Thursday, August 27, 2026

AITA for Charging Extra for Rush Orders (Even Though I Work From Home)

Dear Crafty Readers,

“I run my sewing business from home. I don’t have a shopfront. I don’t clock in and out. I just sew in my own space, around my own schedule.

And because of that, people assume I’m endlessly

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Book Review: Simple Sashiko – 20 Easy Projects to Create & Inspire

If you’ve been wanting to try sashiko but all those perfectly spaced little stitches have made you slightly nervous, Simple Sashiko by Susie Johns looks like a very friendly place to begin.

Rather than being a huge dictionary of sashiko … Read More...



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How To Make A Simple Beaded Necklace Without A Clasp

If you love the idea of making your own necklace but feel a little nervous about clasps, crimp beads and fiddly findings, this simple beade...