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How To Make a Sailors’ Valentine

How To Make a Sailors’ Valentine A Bit of History of the Origin of the Sailors’ Valentine In olden days, Sailors’ Valentines were handmade gifts by sailors to be given to their wife or girlfriend.  How ... Read More

How to Make a Mosaic Picture With HobbyWare PixelHobby Kit

How to Make a Mosaic Picture With HobbyWare PixelHobby Art Kits How to Make Beautiful Mosaic Pictures I have always loved Mosaics and Mosaic art and I have always wanted to make my own mosaics.  When I discovered the Mosaic Art ... Read More

Kitchen Islands / Perfect Craft Tables

Kitchen Islands Are Perfect Craft Tables Using a kitchen island for your craft table in your craft room may sound like a strange recommendation ... Read More

Craft Room / Bedroom Combo

Craft Room / Bedroom Combination For many years, I have dreamed of having a dedicated craft room, but we simply did not have an extra room in the house to commandeer just for crafts. However, many times I have thought how wasteful it was to have a guest bedroom we use a few weeks out of the year for company […] ... Read More

Tutorials

Potholder Pro Looms:  How to Make Large Potholders

Potholder Pro Looms: How to Make Large Potholders

For many of us, the first craft we ever created was a potholder made on a potholder loom.  The small potholder loom kits for kids are really neat and the potholders make wonderful gifts for children to give.  As a child, I enjoyed this craft greatly, mostly because I loved making useful gifts.  But here’s […]

How to Make a Christmas Spider Ornament

How to Make a Christmas Spider Ornament

Written by on March 4, 2024 in Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Tutorials with 1 Comment

Our Christmas spider is usually the last ornament placed on our Christmas tree.  I made the Christmas spider for my son when he was 5 or 6 years old.  He loves spiders!  As soon as I saw the ornament, I knew I had to make one for him. It is hard to believe that was […]

How to Make a Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Pin

How to Make a Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Pin

Making a Halloween Beaded Pin as a Special Treat for Your Little Trick-or-Treater A Halloween beaded cross stitch pin makes a great treat for your special little trick or treater.  For me, the special trick or treaters have always been my own children.  For my mother, it would be her grandchildren.  When I was a […]

How to Make a Mosaic Picture With HobbyWare PixelHobby Art Kits

How to Make a Mosaic Picture With HobbyWare PixelHobby Art Kits

Written by on March 2, 2024 in Crafts, Tutorials with 7 Comments

How to Make Beautiful Mosaic Pictures I have always loved Mosaics and Mosaic art and I have always wanted to make my own mosaics.  When I discovered the Mosaic Art kits by HobbyWare, I was ecstatic and I immediately went to work.  These kits make creating a beautiful mosaic easy. Over the years, I have […]

How to Make Your Own Beaded Ornaments

How to Make Your Own Beaded Ornaments

Written by on February 29, 2024 in Crafts, Ornament Kits, Tutorials with 1 Comment

Handmade Beauty Beaded Christmas ornaments are not only beautiful decorations but they make excellent Christmas gifts.  Handmade ornaments will be cherished for a lifetime and can be passed down to future generations. In this article, I will use a kit to show you how to make your own beaded Christmas ornaments.  I prefer the kits […]

Beginner Crochet Tutorial

Beginner Crochet Tutorial

Written by on February 28, 2024 in Crochet, Crochet Tutorial, Tutorials with 0 Comments

Would you like to learn how to crochet? I have written this article to give crochet beginners basic instructions on how to crochet and an easy reference for crochet terms, basic crochet stitches and easy diagrams. When you crochet, you can create beautiful home décor such as afghans, doilies, table runners, table cloths, window treatments, […]

How to Make Felt Cupcake Pincushions

How to Make Felt Cupcake Pincushions

Written by on February 26, 2024 in Crafts, Felt Kits & Crafts, Tutorials with 4 Comments

Cupcake pincushions are adorable additions to any craft room and make great gifts for any seamstress or crafters. I enjoy making crafts.  The more unique and unusual, the more I like them.  If they happen to be easy enough to make in a few hours, then I know I will have a lot of fun.  […]

How To Make a Sailors’ Valentine

How To Make a Sailors’ Valentine

Written by on February 25, 2024 in Crafts, Tutorials with 7 Comments

A Bit of History of the Origin of the Sailors’ Valentine In olden days, Sailors’ Valentines were handmade gifts by sailors to be given to their wife or girlfriend.  How sad it must have been to be a sailor in the 19th century and to be away from your true love for months, possibly even […]

How to Make a Halloween Ghost with Fleece Tutorial

How to Make a Halloween Ghost with Fleece Tutorial

Written by on February 23, 2024 in Crafts, Decorations, Halloween Crafts, Tutorials with 0 Comments

Halloween Ghost Decoration Add a little fun to your Halloween table with this Halloween Ghost Decoration.  In this article, I share my step by step instructions to make your own ghost out of fleece.  He would be the perfect centerpiece for your party or just be a special friend to help you celebrate the holidays […]

How to Make a Mad Hatter’s Hat

How to Make a Mad Hatter’s Hat

Written by on February 21, 2024 in Costumes, Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Tutorials with 3 Comments

Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter’s Hat from “Alice in Wonderland” The Mad Hatter’s hat worn by Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s new movie, Alice in Wonderland, is simply a glorious creation that we all can make and enjoy! In this article, I will be sharing my photos and step by step instructions to make your own […]

Plastic Canvas Tutorial

Plastic Canvas Tutorial

Written by on February 20, 2024 in Crafts, Plastic Canvas, Tutorials with 2 Comments

Plastic Canvas is exactly what it sounds like.  The canvas you are stitching on is a plastic grid.  The stitch itself is a very easy needlepoint Continental Stitch, which is honestly just half of an cross stitch or half of an X. Worked on the plastic grid, the stitch looks like it is stitched over […]

How to Make Beaded Easter Eggs

How to Make Beaded Easter Eggs

Beaded Easter Eggs Everyone loves a decorated beaded Easter egg! Many years ago, I wanted to think of something different, something special for my children on Easter.  Since we always have the traditional Easter egg hunt, I decided to make a special Easter egg for each precious chick. I sat down with the plastic eggs […]

How to Make a Christmas Sleigh Centerpiece

How to Make a Christmas Sleigh Centerpiece

Written by on February 12, 2024 in Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Floral Centerpieces, Tutorials with 0 Comments

An Original Centerpiece Everybody loves to have an original centerpiece!  Making this beautiful Christmas centerpiece is pretty easy when you couple your own personal selections with the basic idea taught in this article. In my original sleigh centerpiece, I used beaded fruit and greenery so I could use this centerpiece from Thanksgiving through Christmas.  After […]

Most Popular Halloween Perler Fused Bead Kits

Most Popular Halloween Perler Fused Bead Kits

Written by on February 11, 2024 in Halloween Crafts, Perler Bead Kits, Tutorials with 1 Comment

Perler Bead Kits are a Fun Halloween Project for Kids Halloween Perler Fused Bead Kits are such an easy and fun craft!  They are the perfect Halloween craft for parents to make with their children.  After they make their first kit design, kids love to create their own designs.  Even though they need their parents […]

How to Decoupage a Wooden Decoupage Purse

How to Decoupage a Wooden Decoupage Purse

Written by on February 9, 2024 in Crafts, Decoupage, Tutorials with 1 Comment

A Real Treasure From My Past Decoupage purses were a popular fashion trend back in the 70’s.  I was in my early teens when my grandmother painstakingly made this wooden decoupage purse for me. I carried it with pride, not just because it was a popular fad, but because it was a gift from my […]

How To Make Your Own Floss Separator for Cross Stitching or any Needlework

How To Make Your Own Floss Separator for Cross Stitching or any Needlework

Floss Separators are commercially sold and are sometimes included in cross stitch kits. Floss Separators are awesome to use when you have an empty separator card on hand. However, crafters often start a new needlework project when inspired and we don’t want to run to the store to purchase a floss separator and we certainly […]

Latch Hook

Latch Hook Stocking Kits

Latch Hook Stocking Kits

Written by on March 6, 2024 in Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Latch Hook, Stocking Kits with 0 Comments

Latch Hook Stocking Kits come in a wide range of designs including the adorable puppy design shown (right). You are going to find cute, traditional, and unique designs in kits which can be completed using the latch hook technique. Handmade is always a treasure and especially when you start out with good kits and quality […]

Christmas Latch Hook Decor Kits

Christmas Latch Hook Decor Kits

Written by on March 5, 2024 in Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Latch Hook with 0 Comments

Christmas Latch Hook Decor Kits come in many styles and designs.  This article will feature the best Christmas latch hook rug and pillow kits as well as a search option so you can search the huge selection of Christmas latch hook decor kits.  Rugs and pillows are always a great and easy way to decorate […]

Latch Hook Tree Skirt Kits

Latch Hook Tree Skirt Kits

Written by on February 18, 2024 in Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Latch Hook with 1 Comment

Latch Hook Tree Skirts can add a phenomenal accent to your holiday decorations, as well as give you the opportunity to give handmade gifts for the holidays if you so desire.  There are many Latch Hook Tree Skirt Kits ready for you to make, or you may prefer to create a unique tree shirt from […]

Potholder Pro Looms: How to Make Large Potholders

Potholder Pro Looms:  How to Make Large Potholders For many of us, the first craft we ever created was a potholder made on a potholder loom.  The small potholder loom kits for kids are really neat and the ... Read More

How to Make Beaded Easter Eggs

How to Make Beaded Easter Eggs Beaded Easter Eggs Everyone loves a decorated beaded Easter egg! Many years ago, I wanted to think of something different, something special for my children on Easter.  Since we always ... Read More

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Floral Sleigh Centerpiece

How to Make a Christmas Sleigh Centerpiece An Original Centerpiece Everybody loves to have an original centerpiece!  Making this beautiful Christmas centerpiece is pretty easy when you couple your own personal selections with the basic idea ... Read More

Crochet Patterns & Kits

Pamper Yourself Crochet Pattern Book

Pamper Yourself Crochet Pattern Book

This crochet book grabbed my attention right off with the statement “Spa-like tranquility can be yours in your own home with these 16 luxurious projects!”   Yes, I want to rest in the lap of luxury!  Pamper Yourself invites us to create a relaxation paradise.  This crochet book has a pattern for a headband, a floral […]

Crochet Through the Year ~ Book of Crochet Patterns

Crochet Through the Year ~ Book of Crochet Patterns

Crocheting is a beautiful craft and art. It can truly be a tremendous stress reliever. I tend to pick up my crochet hook when I need a break from the hectic world, but I also want to be doing something with my hands. It can be quite therapeutic. Crocheters like to collect crochet patterns and […]

Crochet Coats Patterns

Crochet Coats Patterns

Written by on January 23, 2024 in Crochet Patterns / Books with 3 Comments

As the weather is turning cooler in our area, I find I am now reaching for a coat not only when I venture outdoors, but even indoors.  I have always enjoyed having unique clothing, and crocheted coats are certainly unique, dramatic works of wearable art! These crochet coats are a gorgeous way to add warm […]

Pineapple Home Accents Crochet Pattern Book

Pineapple Home Accents Crochet Pattern Book

Bring the loving touch of crochet into your home with Pineapple Home Accents Crochet Book.  For generations to come, your loved ones will be able to wrap themselves in the warmth of your love with these handmade home accents.   Get Your Copy of Pineapple Home Accents Crochet Choose from 24 beautiful pineapple crochet patterns. […]

Craft Supplies

Wood Handle Seam Ripper – An Elegant Sewing & Craft Accessory

Wood Handle Seam Ripper – An Elegant Sewing & Craft Accessory

Whether you sew, cross stitch, embroider, or enjoy any stitching, a seam ripper is an essential tool.  I own several seam rippers, but I have a favorite.  My husband gave me a wood handle seam ripper for our anniversary last year.  I love this elegant accessory!  The wood handle is pretty enough to display in […]

Hot Glue Pots and Skillets

Hot Glue Pots and Skillets

Melting Hot Glue for Craft or Floral Projects Every serious crafter owns at least one hot glue gun, but have you seen the hot glue pots or the fabulous hot glue skillets?  Melting hot glue in the hot glue pots or the hot glue skillets makes crafting and floral arrangements so much easier!  No more […]

Felt Kits & Crafts

Bucilla Felt Table Top Centerpiece Kits for Christmas

Bucilla Felt Table Top Centerpiece Kits for Christmas

Written by on March 7, 2024 in Felt Kits & Crafts, Table Decor with 0 Comments

Felt Centerpiece Kits for Pretty Table Decor When you are looking for great table decor you can buy and create amazing Felt Table Top Kits to add a felt centerpiece to your holiday table.  The season of family gatherings and get-together evenings with friends can be even more special and reflect how much you care […]

Felt Silverware Holder Pockets Kits

Felt Silverware Holder Pockets Kits

Written by on February 27, 2024 in Felt Kits & Crafts with 0 Comments

Felt Silverware Kits Help Set a Beautiful Special Occasion or Holiday Table Festive Felt Silverware Kits are a great way to add amazing personality to your table setting during the holidays or anytime.  The finished silverware keepers or the kits make great gifts.  You can make them for your celebrations, dinners, holidays or any time […]

How to Make Felt Cupcake Pincushions

How to Make Felt Cupcake Pincushions

Written by on February 26, 2024 in Crafts, Felt Kits & Crafts, Tutorials with 4 Comments

Cupcake pincushions are adorable additions to any craft room and make great gifts for any seamstress or crafters. I enjoy making crafts.  The more unique and unusual, the more I like them.  If they happen to be easy enough to make in a few hours, then I know I will have a lot of fun.  […]

Christmas Felt Kits

Christmas Felt Kits

Written by on February 24, 2024 in Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Felt Kits & Crafts with 0 Comments

Some of the most adorable Christmas Felt Kits available are right here on this page.  With these beautiful Christmas felt kits, you can create memorable decorations and gifts. You can give these Christmas felt kits to crafty friends, or you can make a lovely gift suitable for anyone.  Hand crafted gifts are by far the […]

Felt Tree Skirt Kits

Felt Tree Skirt Kits

Felt Tree Skirt Kits Make Beautiful Christmas Decor A fabulous felt tree shirt is an element in the holiday decor that has a special place in just about any decorating style. These Felt Tree Skirt Kits come in a variety of styles, colors, designs, and level of involvement in the project.  You can have a […]

Felt Calendar Kits

Felt Calendar Kits

Written by on February 15, 2024 in Felt Calendar Kits with 4 Comments

Felt Calendar Kits are quick and easy to embellish by stitching or gluing on sequins and beads. When you create a calendar using one of these Felt Calendar Kits you are creating a treasure which will be enjoyed all year long.  It is a creative masterpiece with a fully informational days of the year calendar […]

Felt Stocking Kits

Felt Stocking Kits

Stockings are often the focal point in Christmas decor  With such a wide range of felt stocking kits available, you can select the perfect one for each family member.  They will no doubt become part of your family Christmas traditions and each one will truly be a treasured keepsake. When you are preparing for your […]

Felt Ornament Kits

Felt Ornament Kits

Felt Ornament Kits are Fabulously Fun to Make & Give Making felt ornaments are a lot of fun and giving them as gifts is even more fun.  Year after year as we pull them out to put them on the tree, we think of the giver and are once again, appreciate of their kindness.  Of […]

Floral Beaded Cross Stitch Kits Or Add Beads to Any Cross Stitch Kit

Floral Beaded Cross Stitch Kits Or Add Beads to Any Cross Stitch Kit Floral Beaded Cross Stitch Kits are some of the most beautiful Cross Stitch Kits available on the market today.  You can either purchase a kit that already includes beads, or ... Read More

Felt Tree Skirt Kits

Felt Tree Skirt Kits Felt Tree Skirt Kits Make Beautiful Christmas Decor A fabulous felt tree shirt is an element in the holiday decor that has a special place in just about any decorating ... Read More

Cross Stitch Ornament Kits

Cross Stitch Ornament Kits Cross Stitch Ornament Kits make it really easy to create beautiful handmade decorations for your own home or to give as Christmas gifts.  To make cross stitch ornaments you can ... Read More

Christmas Felt Centerpieces

Bucilla Felt Table Top Centerpiece Kits for Christmas Felt Centerpiece Kits for Pretty Table Decor When you are looking for great table decor you can buy and create amazing ... Read More

Cross Stitch Patterns & Kits

Joy of Living Cross Stitch Kit

Joy of Living Cross Stitch Kit

The beach scene in this cross stitch picture beckons us to rest, relax and rejuvenate. The quote in this Joy of Living picture simply states, “I feel your wet shifting sand – Taste your sweet salty air… And I am renewed again … With the Joy of Living.”       This is a picture […]

How to Make a Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Pin

How to Make a Halloween Beaded Cross Stitch Pin

Making a Halloween Beaded Pin as a Special Treat for Your Little Trick-or-Treater A Halloween beaded cross stitch pin makes a great treat for your special little trick or treater.  For me, the special trick or treaters have always been my own children.  For my mother, it would be her grandchildren.  When I was a […]

Floral Beaded Cross Stitch Kits Or Add Beads to Any Cross Stitch Kit

Floral Beaded Cross Stitch Kits Or Add Beads to Any Cross Stitch Kit

Floral Beaded Cross Stitch Kits are some of the most beautiful Cross Stitch Kits available on the market today.  You can either purchase a kit that already includes beads, or you can choose your favorite floral cross stitch kit or pattern and add the beads. In this article, I will feature some of the gorgeous […]

Valentine’s Day Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

Valentine’s Day Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

Valentine’s Day Beaded Cross Stitch Kits give you a great way to create unique and keepsake quality gifts and decorations for your Valentine. You can create beautiful gifts that will be cherished. Consider these for Valentine’s Day, Weddings, Anniversaries, or anytime you want to convey LOVE in your gift giving. Crafting is a great way […]

Cross Stitch Ornament Kits

Cross Stitch Ornament Kits

Cross Stitch Ornament Kits make it really easy to create beautiful handmade decorations for your own home or to give as Christmas gifts.  To make cross stitch ornaments you can either gather the materials and patterns yourself, or you can simply purchase a cross stitch kit. Most cross stitch ornament kits have everything needed to […]

Easter Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

Easter Beaded Cross Stitch Kits

Written by on February 2, 2024 in Beaded Kits, Crafts, Cross Stitch Kits, Easter Crafts with 3 Comments

Add Detail to Your Cross Stitch Projects This is the best place to find Easter Beaded Cross Stitch Kits that are ready to use.   I will also show you how to create unique personalized Easter Beaded Cross Stitch to make your own fabulous needlework projects. You will find beaded cross stitch and cross stitch […]

Cross Stitch Stocking Kits

Cross Stitch Stocking Kits

Find The Best Cross Stitch Stocking Kits The Best Cross Stitch Stocking Kits give you remarkable designs and details for you to create your cross stitch magic with the best designs and high quality materials. Your work is a labor of love and you want it to be remarkable so start with the best cross […]

Lavender & Lace QUEEN ANNE’S LACE Cross Stitch Pattern

Lavender & Lace QUEEN ANNE’S LACE Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross Stitching has been my own personal favorite craft and needlework for decades. It is a great way to make beautiful artwork for my home, but it is also a craft that will tolerate interruptions. It is pretty easy to jump back into a project and pick up where we left off if the world […]

Birdsong Duet Cross Stitch Picture Kit

Birdsong Duet Cross Stitch Picture Kit

This beautiful cross stitch picture is so sweet! I can almost hear these birds singing their happy song. This Birdsong Duet picture is such a precious reminder that spring is never very far away and beauty is always around us. When I look at this precious artwork, I am in awe of how such beauty […]

Sewing

Wood Handle Seam Ripper – An Elegant Sewing & Craft Accessory

Wood Handle Seam Ripper – An Elegant Sewing & Craft Accessory

Whether you sew, cross stitch, embroider, or enjoy any stitching, a seam ripper is an essential tool.  I own several seam rippers, but I have a favorite.  My husband gave me a wood handle seam ripper for our anniversary last year.  I love this elegant accessory!  The wood handle is pretty enough to display in […]

Sewing Baskets

Sewing Baskets

My sewing basket is one of my personal favorite sewing accessories.  Sewing baskets provide a place for the sewing notions you need every time you sew.  Since most of them come with a handle, they are easy to carry from place to place, or from one work area to another.  They are the perfect storage […]

Sew Easy Designer Bags & Totes Sewing Patterns Book

Sew Easy Designer Bags & Totes Sewing Patterns Book

Written by on March 1, 2024 in Books, Sewing, Sewing Books with 1 Comment

Seamstresses often sew for originality.  One great way to accessorize your wardrobe with originality is to make your own totes, handbags and purses. Sew Easy Designer Bags & Totes gives instructions to make a variety of handbags or totes.  It offers beautiful options for any style preference.  As a matter of fact, you could make […]

Make Your Own Halloween Costume with Snazaroo Zoo Book

Make Your Own Halloween Costume with Snazaroo Zoo Book

Snazaroo Zoo Book of Costumes I enjoy making unique Halloween costumes for my children so it only follows that I would love a book that gives instructions on how to make easy Halloween costumes. Not only does this book show you how to make costumes, but it also shows step by step instructions on face […]

Pincushions for Sewing and Crafts

Pincushions for Sewing and Crafts

Pincushions are essential sewing supplies and a necessity to any seamstress.  Having a great pincushion is like having a third hand when you are sewing or crafting.  No only are pincushions extremely useful, but they are rather cute items in a craft room and in some cases, add pretty decorative pieces. I own several pincushions […]

Seam Rippers

Seam Rippers

No matter how careful I am when I sew, there are always errors, mistakes, and seams that need to be removed from any project.  I shall never forget my first experience with a seam ripper.  I felt like it was the most wonderful creation ever invented.  It makes removing a seam so much easier than […]

Threading a Sewing Machine Needle

Threading a Sewing Machine Needle

Written by on January 28, 2024 in Sewing, Sewing Supplies & Accessories with 1 Comment

Being able to see to thread the small eye of a needle, has always been one of the most challenging tasks when sewing.  It becomes even more frustrating if the thread color has to be changed frequently like a needlework project.  I have been purchasing and using the inexpensive Dritz Needle Threaders for decades.  They […]

Sewing Bobbins and Bobbin Box Organizers

Sewing Bobbins and Bobbin Box Organizers

  This past Halloween, I was busy making Halloween costumes when I was reminded of one of the basic rules from my days in high school Home Ec. Our Home Economics teacher was fantastic! One of her basic rules was to make sure we filled 3 bobbins of thread before we started any project. She […]

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PATTERNS for GIRLS ~ Fairy or Princess Costumes

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PATTERNS for GIRLS ~ Fairy or Princess Costumes

Written by on January 20, 2024 in Patterns, Sewing with 5 Comments

It won’t be long before Halloween is here.  My favorite part of Halloween is making the costumes.  I prefer to make our costumes simply because I prefer originality.  Even as a child trick or treating, I enjoyed being the only one wearing a particular costume.  Of course, back then, my mother was the seamstress.  Many […]

HISTORICAL COSTUMES FOR HALLOWEEN

HISTORICAL COSTUMES FOR HALLOWEEN

Written by on January 18, 2024 in Patterns, Sewing with 2 Comments

Halloween will soon be here and it is definitely time to start thinking about our Halloween costumes.  I prefer making my own costumes simply because I prefer originality.  I enjoy having a unique costume and design that really is all my own. Many sewing patterns give us multiple options and, of course, we choose our […]

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