This one has such a gentle, storybook feel to it. The Dog Walker Printed Panel for Embroidery from LiliPopo is a physical printed fabric panel, not a digital download, with the design printed onto natural organic calico in a … Read More...
Little Bear House Art has a small collection of cross stitch patterns, but I wanted to share them anyway because of a rather specific combination of specializations: Hungarian folk patterns and K Pop Demon Hunters.
Soemhow I haven’t done a … Read More...
If you’ve ever wanted to combine your love of felting with a bit of fun for your feline friend, this week’s tutorial is going to make both of you purr with happiness! ?
This adorable needle felted catnip mouse tutorial, … Read More...
I will admit that when I want to do a cross stitch pattern, I don’t really pay attention to the size of the needle, or even the kind of needle, that I’m using. I generally grab whatever is handy that … Read More...
This tatting lacy collar project on CraftBits has a very classic, heirloom feel to it. The pattern uses Coats Chain Mercer-Crochet No. 40, a tatting shuttle, and creates a collar with a centre front depth of about 3 … Read More...
I don’t feel like I’ve shared a lot of Pride cross stitch patterns over the years (though I do have this collection) but there always seem to be more great patterns for Pride each year, so let’s take a … Read More...
It seems like knitters are always stitching up rainbows and Pride projects, so while I’ve done a lot of roundups related to these subjects in the past, there’s always more to write about, so let’s take a look at some … Read More...
When you’re ready to work on scrapbooking layouts for Father’s Day you’ll want to download this beautiful layered die cut wreath to include on your designs. There’s a lovely scene of an oak tree, clouds in the sky, a sun/sunflower … Read More...
A few years ago I did a post about learning activities related to butterflies, but it didn’t include butterfly crafts, so let’s take a look at some fun butterfly crafts to do alongside your butterfly unit study or for … Read More...
Whimsical animals with a folk art feel are what you’ll find at the Etsy shop Pigeon Coop Designs. Let’s take a closer look.
While animal projects dominate the listings on the front page, there are actually more projects categorized as … Read More...
If you’ve ever had a makeup bag ruined by a leaky foundation or a damp bathroom bench, you’ll understand immediately why terry toweling is such a good fabric choice for this project.
This handmade makeup bag is soft, absorbent, washable, … Read More...
Last month I shared a post about three-dimensional options for cross stitch designs, and one of the things that was mentioned was doing cross stitch on plastic canvas. This isn’t something I’ve ever done (though I have stitched straight … Read More...
When I first started felting, I was completely drawn to color. You know that moment — standing in front of a rainbow wall of wool tops at the craft store, trying to convince yourself you need every shade of teal … Read More...
As a crafter I tend to pay more attention to Mother’s Day than I do to Father’s Day, but fathers deserve love and stitched tokens of appreciation, too, so let’s take a look at some cute Father’s Day cross stitch … Read More...
This one made me laugh because honestly, the mood is very relatable. The Nope, Not Today Embroidery Design – Adorable Sloth Pattern by Embroidery Escape is a machine embroidery download on Design Bundles, and it comes in 4 sizes, … Read More...
Stitch 4 Seasons has a small but cute collection of cross stitch patterns that’s heavy on patriotic designs and samplers done in the form of cake stands.
Because that’s sort of a unique cross stitch genera I wanted to make … Read More...
Peyote stitch earrings are the kind of project that make you feel clever rather quickly. They use tiny seed beads, a needle, thread, and a little patience, but the finished result can look wonderfully polished — the sort of handmade … Read More...
I love the old of old fashioned travel posters, and translating those kinds of posters into cross stitch is a fun way to commemorate a trip or stitch up your favorite city.
This collection of Canada themed city travel posters … Read More...
Always Carry Me with You isn’t necessarily a Father’s Day book, and it’s not even necessarily about just fathers and kids (though the illustrations look like a man). It’s about how a parent’s love covers their children and how they … Read More...
There are days when I want to sew, and there are days when I want to think about sewing while sitting comfortably with a cup of tea, a good book, and absolutely no bobbin drama. That is where sewing-themed fiction … Read More...
St. Anthony of Padua is celebrated on his feast day of June 13. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195, he was made a saint just a year after he died, and is known as the patron saint of lost items … Read More...
I love working with vintage books, including pages and images from them in my jewelry, collage art, cards and scrapbook layouts so this project from Jessica really struck a cord with me. She created an amazing junk journal from a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I get to highlight independent Etsy designers who are creating sewing patterns that are practical, well thought out, and genuinely enjoyable to make. Each review is written from a real sewist’s point of view, … Read More...
Mood Stitching is a rather small Etsy shop based in Thailand, bu the detail and specialties of the shop really caught my eye and made me want to share it.
One of the biggest categories is called Fraktur, which I … Read More...
If you love Celtic design and elegant counted projects, this Irish Wedding Cross-Stitch Chart has a lovely old-world feel to it. The design is built around classic knotwork styling with a soft green and gold palette, and it has that … Read More...
While I’m definitely drawn to big, dramatic cross stitch patterns with lots of details, my attention span is such that smaller projects are a lot more likely to get done. Lots of cross stitch designers appeal to this small project … Read More...
There’s nothing more satisfying than taking raw fleece straight from the sheep and turning it into something beautiful — whether that’s a soft felted scarf, a warm pair of slippers, or a skein of handspun yarn.
Working with raw wool … Read More...
The United States has a pretty big birthday coming up, and lots of cross stitchers seem to be celebrating with commemorative patriotic cross stitch designs. If you want to stitch up something special for America 250, check out these patriotic … Read More...
This one is ridiculously cute, and as a dachshund fan, I can absolutely see the appeal. The Stick and Stitch Wiener Dogs pattern from HoopArtStitch is a hand embroidery product made from water-soluble stick-and-stitch stabilizer, not a machine embroidery … Read More...
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We are living in the most photographed era in history. Our smartphones document everything — birthdays, coffee dates, school pickups, holidays, sunsets, even what we had for lunch. We carry professional-level cameras in our pockets… … Read More...
