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Springtime Stitches: April Showers Umbrella Quilt Block

Springtime Stitches: April Showers Umbrella Quilt Block

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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When you think of quilting, springtime might not be the first thing that pops into your head, but this super-cute April showers umbrella quilt block just might change your mind! Beginner-friendly and perfect for using up some pretty scrap fabric, this cheerful April showers umbrella quilt block that Diane Knott shared on Craftsy is sure […]

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Countdown to the PSoC Pioneer Challenge Deadline — Your Final Weekend

Countdown to the PSoC Pioneer Challenge Deadline — Your Final Weekend

By Nick Normal

Nick Normal

I'm an artist & maker. A lifelong biblioholic, and advocate for all-things geekathon. Home is Long Island City, Queens, which I consider the greatest place on Earth. 5-year former Resident of Flux Factory, co-organizer for World Maker Faire (NYC), and blogger all over the net. Howdy!

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This is the final weekend to prepare your PSoC Pioneer Challenge project

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Spring Knits: Traveling Cable Hand Warmers

Spring Knits: Traveling Cable Hand Warmers

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Knit up some beautiful mitts that are ideal for combating those early spring chills with this traveling cable hand warmers project! Cables are kind of magical, especially in small-scale projects. They can make just about any yarn—no matter how plain—look absolutely stunning, and they can easily transform even the most unassuming pair of fingerless gloves […]

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Dutch Wax-Inspired Paper Printing

Pattern Play: Dutch Wax-Inspired Paper Printing

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Love the bold patterns and saturated colors of Dutch wax fabrics? Make your own eye-catching patterns with this Dutch wax-inspired paper printing technique! Our favorite DIY inspirations often come from global traditions, Dutch wax fabric being a beautiful case-in-point. With its origins in Javanese batiks and ties to Dutch printing techniques, Dutch wax is beloved […]

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Broad City NOMO FOMO Cross-Stitch Sampler

Broad City Stitches: NOMO FOMO Cross-Stitch Sampler

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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A fan of the show Broad City? Need your own gentle reminder to let go of the FOMO (fear of missing out)? You definitely won’t want to miss out on the awesome Broad City-inspired NOMO FOMO cross-stitch sampler and stitchalong that’s currently happening on BUST! For this stitchalong, however, we’ll be working on the above […]

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Perfect Project Carrier: Crochet on the Go Bag

Perfect Project Carrier: Crochet on the Go Bag

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Keep your crochet or knitting projects organized and within easy reach with this handy over-the-arm Crochet on the Go Bag portable project carrier with free printable sewing pattern! This handy bag, inspired by a wine bottle tote, will hold two skeins of yarn, several crochet hooks, pattern, stitch markers and scissors. What makes this project […]

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Easter Adorable: Crocheted Newborn Bunny Hat

Easter Adorable: Crocheted Newborn Bunny Hat

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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What could be cuter than a teeny tiny crocheted bunny hat on a teeny tiny baby? Nothing, I tell you! Absolutely nothing. Make your newborn the sweetest kid at your neighborhood Easter egg hunt with this crocheted newborn bunny hat pattern and tutorial from Olivia at Hopeful Honey! I think it’s the nose that really […]

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