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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by Sarah White
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...
There is something especially charming about a vintage baby pattern, and this crocheted jacket and mittens set has all the details that make older designs so appealing. With its textured Afghan stitch, neat buttoned front, scalloped collar and matching ribbon-trimmed … Read More...
This classic boy’s Aran cardigan knitting pattern is a timeless vintage-style knit featuring beautiful cable texture, a cosy shawl collar, button front, and matching hat instructions. A lovely heirloom-style knitting project for children.
There are some children’s knits that never … Read More...

There is something dangerously satisfying about crocheting baby hats.
They are small enough to finish before your enthusiasm wanders off, they use very little yarn, and even the simplest baby beanie looks impossibly sweet once it is finished.
They … Read More...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about sewing a project that is small, useful, and doesn’t require half the sewing room to be dragged out onto the dining table. Key fobs are exactly that sort of project. They are quick to … Read More...
Wreaths are always popular during the Holidays and this pretty card added it to a card base with stenciled door for a festive design. The greenery and bow are die cut from cardstock with tiny glitter paper die cut houses … Read More...
If you’re craving a fresh silhouette to sew, something a little different from your usual fit-and-flare or shift dress—let us introduce (or reintroduce) you to the timeless drop waist dress. This unique cut drops the waistline down to the hips … Read More...
by Sarah White
In our continuing exploration of lesser known holidays, let’s take a look at Terry Fox Day, which is probably one you know if you’re Canadian.
Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete who had a leg amputated at age 18 because … Read More...
by Sarah White
One knit item for back to school that students can actually use is a knit pencil case. Especially if they are tightly knit or lined with fabric, a knit pencil case is a fun project to knit and useful for … Read More...
Let’s be honest: crochet socks have a bit of a reputation.
They look innocent enough sitting there in their neatly matched pair, but mention heels, gussets and negative ease and suddenly half the crochet group quietly wanders back to making … Read More...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about turning a basket full of Dollar Tree Halloween decorations into a wreath that looks as though it came from a fancy seasonal boutique. A wire wreath form, a few rolls of ribbon, some plastic … Read More...
I’m completely smitten with the idea of Dubai-style desserts — elegant, a touch exotic, and somehow always Instagram-ready. I haven’t made it to Dubai (yet), but these chocolate-dipped dates bring that luxe, golden glow right into my kitchen. They’re the … Read More...
Some Mondays feel a little more “Monday” than others — the laundry pile is high, the inbox is full, and your sewing machine is calling your name louder than usual. That’s when a quick scroll through Fat Quarter Shop’s … Read More...
If there is one thing every crafter needs more of, it is storage. Not fancy storage. Not expensive storage. Just useful, practical, “where did I put the scissors?” kind of storage.
The good news is that some of the best … Read More...
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...
If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toes into clay crafts without the fuss of a kiln, air dry clay is your new best friend. It’s affordable, easy to work with, and dries beautifully into something that looks much … Read More...
When it comes to pottery, one of the most fundamental (and sometimes most frustrating) skills to master is centering clay on the wheel. In this YouTube tutorial, the host takes viewers through the process step by step, offering clear … Read More...

There is something wonderfully comforting about a chunky knitted blanket. It is the sort of project that begins as an optimistic tower of oversized yarn and soon becomes a warm, weighty blanket spreading across your lap while you knit. By … Read More...
Choosing the best crochet hook sounds like it should be simple. It is a stick with a hook on the end, after all.
Then you start shopping and discover tapered hooks, inline hooks, aluminium hooks, wooden hooks, ergonomic handles, soft … Read More...
There are beauty lessons you learn through careful research, and then there are those you learn because you rubbed Deep Heat far too close to your hairline while trying to stop a headache.
Mine was definitely the second kind.
I … Read More...