Hello my crafty friends! I finally have a new embroidery pattern to share with you today! I actually designed this Halloween cat embroidery pattern a couple years ago to use with a punch needle. I attempted it but never finished. The punch needle felt like a waste of thread, and I didn’t feel in control of what my stitches looked like. Rather than scrap the design completely, I decided to do a combo of applique and regular embroidery stitches. It turned out pretty cute, so I’m glad I didn’t give up! (This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra co ..read more

I never thought I would enjoy quilting, but here I am with a few quilts under my belt now. I got a fall fabric bundle from my friend Alli at Woodberry Way and took her suggestion to make a Swoon Sixteen quilt with it. I enjoyed making this SO much! (This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Here’s a link to the Swoon Sixteen pattern in case you’re interested in making one yourself. The quilt is 16 squar ..read more

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to cross stitch, but don’t know where to start, this post is for you. Cross stitching is really a very easy craft, and is the perfect thing to keep your hands busy while watching a show or waiting around at soccer practice. I’ve been cross stitching since I was a little girl and will walk you through every step to get you started. Watch the Video Tutorial I’ve recorded all of these instructions in a video tutorial as well as written them up. Watch the video below. (If you are using an ad blocker, you may need to disable it to see the video.) How to Cross ..read more

Today I’m showing off something a little different than what I normally post. We’re going to talk about how to divide a room with and IKEA KALLAX shelf. It started when my girls came to me with a double sided list of reasons why they shouldn’t have to share a room. One of them was even found sleeping in the hallway a couple times just to get away. Hilarious! Of course, I can’t magically create another bedroom in the house, but I figured I could get creative with dividing the space that they have. And here is the final result of my scheming. (Please ignore the fact that I didn’t de-clutter thei ..read more

A few months ago I made my very first real quilt. You can see it on my Instagram here. I never really understood the appeal of quilting, but I think I’m starting to get it now. When I saw that my friend Bev from Flamingo Toes just came out with a book of mini quilts with EMBROIDERY, I knew I needed to make one. (This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Bev’s Book, Make It Mini, has patterns for 13 ador ..read more

Looking for something special to do with the kids on Halloween? I’ve rounded up over 50 Halloween crafts for kindergartners that your little ones are sure to enjoy. Perfect for the classroom, home or Halloween party! How do you make Halloween fun for kids at home? Set up some fun Halloween crafts, food and activities to make Halloween extra special for your kids at home. This post is full of some great ideas! Supplies for Halloween Kindergarten Crafts The supplies you need will depend on the type of craft you’re making. Here are some good ones to have on hand. Glue Sticks Scissors Constructi ..read more

For the past month or so I’ve delved into learning how to make candles at home. Making candles has proven to be a little more challenging than I imagined, but I made all the mistakes so you don’t have to! Follow my foolproof guide to making DIY candles, and you’ll be gifting candles to all of your friends in no time! (This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Candle Making Supplies candle making soy w ..read more

So you’ve mastered the basic candy stripe and chevron bracelets, and you’re looking for more of a challenge. This diamond friendship bracelet uses all 4 basic friendship bracelet knots, and is just what you need. I’ve made several of these diamond friendship bracelets now, and they are so easy once you get the rhythm down. I’ll show you step-by-step how to make one yourself! Supplies: 4 colors of embroidery floss. (two 72 inch pieces and two 90 inch pieces) masking tape, a clipboard, or safety pin to hold it down scissors How to Make a Diamond Friendship Bracelet Before you start, make sure ..read more

So you’ve got something to sew, but you don’t have a sewing machine. Or maybe you just like the process of hand sewing better. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to sew by hand for beginners. I’ve been doing it for years. It’s way easier than you think, and I have tons of pictures and a video to help you along the way. Watch the Video Everyone has different learning styles, so if you’d rather watch a video than look at photos, I’ve got one below. (If you are using an ad blocker, you may need to turn it off to see the video.) How to Sew by Hand for Beginners Step 1: Gather Your ..read more

I have another embroidery pattern with free download to share with you today. I love little baby deer (probably because I’ve never had them in my yard, eating my plants), so of course I needed to include one in an embroidery design. Isn’t he cute?! He’s on a 6 inch hoop, so the perfect size for a small embroidery project. If you like this, make sure to check out all of my other hand embroidery designs. (This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. As an Amazon As ..read more