As a final tutorial with our Maker Team, Kasia of @theadventuredept has created the most beautiful felt Tulip Study. With two variations, one a delicate fringed tulip and one inspired by that most famous Semper Augustus, this tutorial is a must for anyone who appreciates flowers! The details are simultaneously natural and otherwordly - which is how one might describe Kasia. We are so excited to present her brilliant Tulip Study! There are a few points of inspiration that I can’t help but return to again and again, and one of them is vintage botanical and scientific illustration ..read more

It's time to elevate the mundane! This floral cross stitch keychain brings an equal measure of personality and functionality to daily life. The vivid cross stitch feels delicate but the keychain is constructed to stand up to daily wear and handling. In a world of endless coffee mugs, we think it would be a welcome way to say "thank you" to the teachers and mothers in your life. Follow along as we make a cross stitch keychain... or two or three. Skill Level: Beginner Time: 5 hours (stitching) + 30 minutes (assembly) <supplies/> Additional Supplies: Floral Cross Stitch Patt ..read more

If you've even seen a butterfly up close, you know that nothing compares with the artistry of Nature. Maker Team member Sarah of @sariditty has used that inspiration to create a tutorial for bright and beautiful felt butterflies. (And it's a great project to compliment Sarah's Flutterby stitch pattern!) Our Secret Garden felt palette seemed like the natural choice for such a vibrant project, wouldn't you agree? Just like butterflies found in nature, these beauties can be made in a variety of colors with lots of detail... or just a little. As the maker, you decide. Follow along to learn t ..read more

Some bunny is going to be very excited to get this Easter Bunny doll in their basket! Maker Team member Joana of @critterwood.creations.patterns has designed a delightful felt doll that can debut at Easter and be loved the whole year through. This Easter Bunny doll is the perfect conclusion to Joana's year of seasonal dolls! In the time it takes to watch a movie, you can stitch up an Easter Bunny doll that is dressed to impress! Add you own embellishments or adjust the felt colors based on your stash. Put down the Easter candy you've been sneaking and let's sew instea ..read more

Is there any flower more adorable than the daisy? Our new floral die allows you to create a beautiful bouquet of daisies in various sizes that you can mix with other felt flowers. Designed by felt artist Kelsey Linville, the Daisy Deep Etch Dies can be used individually or in conjunction to create a bonus flower - the chrysanthemum! Follow along as Kelsey assembles a felt daisy made with the daisy dies and combines them to make a whole new flower! Skill Level: Beginner Time: 10 minutes <supplies/> Additional Supplies: Wool Blend Felt, in petal and leaf colors of your choice Fe ..read more

The sweetness of Spring culminates in the arrival of tiny, fuzzy baby animals! Did you ever visit the feed store as a child just to hold the newly hatched chicks or ducklings? We're bringing back a little bit of that magic with these hatching chicks! Our Chick felted pom is the star of this show but the spindly legs are a close second. Want to make some hatching chicks of your own? Let's get crackin'! Skill Level: Intermediate Time: 1 hour <supplies/> Additional Supplies: Hatching Chick Pattern  (click to download) Directions: 1. Print Hatching Chick Pattern above. Trace ..read more

Holidays look different all over the world, so we are always delighted to share traditions specific to our Benzie Design Maker Team. Today Kasia of @theadventuredept is sharing her portable version of a Polish Easter egg. This egg clutch is sure to be the star of your Easter ensemble! Besides bestowing upon me a name that has left 35 years-worth of teachers, doctors and telemarketers scratching their heads, my family didn’t really lean into our Polish heritage all that much when I was growing up. Every Easter, though, my sisters and I fawned over the bowl of beautiful, intricate eggs - pisank ..read more

It's no secret that we love rainbows at Benzie. And with Spring and St.Patrick's Day just around the corner, there's no better time for rainbow crafts! This felt rainbow vase is such a quick and clever way to bring color into your home. Looking for the pot of gold at the end? Don't worry, we took care of that too! Skill Level: Beginner Time: 1 hour <supplies/> Additional Supplies: Rainbow Vase Pattern  (click to download) Ruler Directions: 1. Download and print the Rainbow Vase Pattern above. Cut two Arch Supports from stiffened felt and a 1 1/2 x 12" strip from stiffened felt ..read more

Move over, Garfield and Heathcliff. There's a new cartoon cat in town and he has attitude. Or she. It's up to you, because you can customize this cartoon cat to look just like your own! From Maker Team member Johnny of @thehoopkid we bring you a tutorial full of feline ferociousness and felt, of course. Follow Johnny's instructions but use your cat as a muse. Isn't that what cats are for? Skill Level: Beginner Time: 2 hours <supplies/> Additional Supplies: Cartoon Cat Pattern  (click to download) Cartoon Accessories Pattern  (click to download) Felt, for Cat Fur and Eyes Direc ..read more

We are living in a golden age where some of us were masters of mix tapes and others are just discovering their magic! Whether you're an old school mixer or new to the party, there's something so special about a present made especially for you. These felt Mix Tapes are just that - completely customizable to the tastes of the intented. Do you like your colors and music loud like our Pop Rocks felt palette or are you more of an easy listener with Botanical Blends? Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, these are love songs in Fairy Ring. xo Skill Level: Intermediat ..read more