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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Needle Felted Tropical Hibiscus Flower Tutorial

If you’re craving a splash of color and a little tropical warmth, this Needle Felted Hibiscus Flower Tutorial by SnowflakeForest Felting is like a mini vacation for your craft table. The bold, vibrant red petals and sunny yellow center make Read More...



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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Cross Stitch Ice Cream and Frozen Treats

Summer is the time for sweet treats, whether eating them or stitching them. This collection of patterns is full of designs that are good enough to eat. Almost. 

This year of ice creams from Simone Balman Art is lots of … Read More...



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Monday, June 22, 2026

Shark Week Learning for Kids

Shark Week generally happens in July, but any time is a good time to learn more about sharks. 

First, start with some fun whale facts like these from Kids Craft Room. Here I learned about the dwarf lantern sharkRead More...



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Sunday, June 21, 2026

Book Review: The Book Book of Beginner Amigurumi

If you’re new to crochet or just want to make some easy and cute dolls and toys, The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi is a great place to start.

The book is by Maggy and Pippa Woodley; you may know … Read More...



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Saturday, June 20, 2026

Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: DIY Reusable Period Pad Sewing Pattern

Sewing Pattern Saturday is my weekly way of highlighting independent Etsy designers who are creating sewing patterns that are thoughtful, practical, and genuinely useful in everyday life. These reviews are written from a real sewist’s perspective, looking beyond the listing Read More...



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Friday, June 19, 2026

Designer Spotlight: Non Stop Stitch

Non Stop Stitch is an Etsy shop based in Ukraine with a dizzying quantity and variety of cross stitch patterns. 

They tend to the cute/whimsical and colorful, with lots of flowers, animals, fantasy designs and some classic Ukraine inspired motifs. … Read More...



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Thursday, June 18, 2026

How To Sew A Slip Stitch: The Invisible Hand Sewing Stitch Every Beginner Should Know

There are a few sewing skills that feel a little bit like magic once you finally “get” them, and the slip stitch is absolutely one of them.

Also called a ladder stitch, invisible stitch, hidden stitch, or sometimes a blind Read More...



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Needle Felted Tropical Hibiscus Flower Tutorial

If you’re craving a splash of color and a little tropical warmth, this Needle Felted Hibiscus Flower Tutorial by SnowflakeForest Felting ...