With sturdy construction, pretty contrast edging, and a colorful patterned lining, this beautiful-but-useful wrap pocket tote has all the makings of a glorious go-to summer bag! Looking for a quick late spring project that you’ll want to use all year round? Running summer errands will become an extra-stylish adventure with this surprisingly simple beginner-friendly wrap […]
This sweet sailboat sculpture would make a great DIY gift for a cottage owner!
Want to try your hand at English paper piecing, but aren’t quite ready to make a full quilt? This hexie flower tote just might be the perfect project for you! I’m a huge fan of the English paper piecing quilt-making technique, which is a hand-sewing method that uses paper templates—in this case, hexagon shapes—as a […]
If you didn’t already have enough reason to really want a laser cutter, here’s another: a beautifully cut wallet. Sure, you could probably use heavy scissors to make this, but Mat Thorne and Devin Montgomery instead use this more elegant cutter for a more civilized age. It also seems to produce a more civilized edge […]
Looking for an appropriately crafty project to keep your hands busy while you watch the next episode of Game of Thrones? Why not get started on these crocheted dragon eggs from Christine Advincula of Bad Mushroom! Not only is this a great project for honing your crochet stitch skills, you can even convert the pattern […]
Tired of mid-project tangles and knitting bag nightmares? Wind an unwieldy skein into a neat and convenient center-pull ball of yarn! Winding skeins of yarn into usable center-pull balls is must-know skill for every yarn crafter—it prevents knots, keeps yarn from rolling around while you’re knitting or crocheting, and it helps you avoid those epic […]
Attention stitch-happy cat ladies! Need a particularly adorable reminder not to stick those pins in your mouth/armrest/sweater sleeve? Make a kitty cat pincushion! Make a cat lover’s day with this sweet kitty cat pincushion tutorial with free printable template from Laura at Bugs and Fishes! Don’t need a pincushion? This cute little cat would also […]
