• Blog,  Crochet

    The Konstancia Beanie Crochet Pattern

    Hi! My name is Elisa from @stringsandcuddles on IG! The cold weather is here again, and what’s a great and easy project to make to add some coziness to our daily outfits? Beanies! I am here to share my newest beanie crochet pattern, which I hope you will love! If you know me, you know that I am into designing easy-to-make and remembered patterns with great texture. The Konstancia Beanie is an amazing design with a 2-row repetition that is easy to memorize. Although it is written for adult size, it…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Influencer,  Sewing & Quilting

    Halloween Treat Bucket -Sewing Tutorial

    Hello Friends!  I’m always so shocked when October comes and then suddenly it is Halloween time!  Maybe you’re like me where you’d like a fun homemade Halloween treat bucket instead of a store-bought one… and you’re a week from Halloween?  If so… well, I’ve got a treat for you today!  Smile!   Let’s make a Halloween Bucket!  With just a little sewing experience you can have this bucket made in just a couple hours (or less). Treat Bucket Necessary Supplies:  Fusible Flex Foam, 12 x 20-inch piece (*optional, see note…

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    Retro Wavy Checkerboard Pillowcase- Tutorial

    In the spirit of National Sewing Month, I love that I am now able to draw inspiration from things I’ve seen and think about how I could craft my own version of them and turn these visions into reality. Lately, I’ve seen many trendy prints with this checkered pattern and thought I’d make something similar to accessorize my living space with a fun pop of color. Thus, enter the retro wavy checkerboard pillowcase…   What you’ll need: Pillow insert (I used a 16”x16” pillow insert) ½ yard of 2 colors…

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    Alarm Clock Amigurumi- Tutorial

    Hi everyone! I’m Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to share a cute retro alarm clock just in time for back-to-school season! This adorable chunky alarm clock is the perfect way to ring in the new school year — or just pay a tribute to all those late mornings. It stands up on its own and is simple and quick to work up. Best of all, you can make this cute retro alarm clock in any color you like! You can get the inexpensive, beautifully formatted, printable…

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    I Love Sewing Applique- Tutorial

    Hello again! My name is Faith and today I’m back with another quick and fun project using some of my favorite Clover tools. You can find me on Instagram, feel free to tag me in your Clover makes and ask any questions you might have. Today’s project is an applique template that I’ve added to a sweatshirt. When I was little my grandma made my sister and I sweatshirts, mine simply said “me” in a tiny floral print and my sister’s had a small heart on it. I remember my…

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    Sunshiny Coaster- Crochet Pattern

    Hi friends! I am Elisa from Strings and Cuddles! I am here to contribute a new, simple and quick crochet pattern! This pattern is perfect for any occasion or should I say season. This home decor project is a great addition to your kitchen table! Let me introduce my newest pattern, the Sunshiny Coaster! The pattern name was taken from the name of the yarn I used to make my coaster. Since it is summertime, I thought that the name is just fantastic! But as I mentioned earlier, this project…

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    Easy Summertime Applique- Tutorial

    Hello friends!  We have been SO HOT here in middle Tennessee that I’ve really enjoyed having a fun appliqué project to tinker around with in the heat of the day!  I received a package in the mail with some amazing Clover tools to make my appliqué project super easy and I’m excited to share with you today so that you can try these tools out too.  (And bonus:  there’s a really fun project at the very end of this blog post using one of the appliqué tools for something that…

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    Flower Pen- Flower Loom Tutorial

    Hello everyone! My name is Joey Barnett. My love for crafting started when I was in college as a form to relax. I started with scrapbooking, then a couple of years ago I started making more things like decorating cups, shirts, pens etc. I love being creative and making things that can be given to people. If I can mix crafts and stationery, I am all for it! These flower pens are the perfect way to spice up any average pen. They are a great project for kids, and even…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Embroidery

    I’ve Been Framed – Embroidery Tutorial

    Hey everyone! Cheri here from Tinkerellen (Instagram)/Tinkinstitches (Etsy) embroidery land. I’m here today to share with you a simple hack for displaying your handmade art. Whether you’ve quilted a mini patchwork block, cross stitched a whimsical holiday scene or embroidered a heartfelt saying, I have a classic way to show them all off. Ta Da! Yes, I know, simple, right? It is, and it’s going to look great. First thing you need is to either measure the piece you already have and shop for a frame OR you can go…