The Gambia

There’s something especially meaningful about sewing for babies — and comfort items sit right at the top of that list. The Comfort Blanket 2-in-1 sewing pattern stood out because it’s designed to become that item. The one that gets carried … Read More...

If you’ve been seeing golden, crispy nests of shredded pastry filled with gooey cheese and showered in pistachios all over your social feeds lately, chances are you’ve stumbled across kunafa.

Also spelled knafeh, kanafeh, konafa or künefe, this … Read More...

There are some recipes I’m perfectly happy to spend all afternoon making.

Ketchup is not one of them.

If I’m making homemade ketchup, I want something that tastes properly tomatoey, has that familiar sweet-and-tangy flavour, actually sticks to a chip … Read More...

There are some knitting projects where the wrong side really doesn’t matter. A sweater? Fine. A cushion cover? Nobody is peeking around the back unless they’re being particularly nosy.

But scarves, blankets, shawls and wraps are a completely different story.… Read More...

Sometimes the silliest crochet projects are the ones people remember most, and Emotional Support Oh Poo definitely falls into that category. This quirky little amigurumi pattern is equal parts gag gift and oddly adorable desk buddy, which is probably why … Read More...

Bath bombs are one of those crafts that look ridiculously easy in a thirty-second video.

Mix the powders, spray in a little liquid, press everything into a shiny metal mould and reveal a perfect pastel sphere.

In reality, one half … Read More...

Who wouldn’t love to receive this stunning floral card in the mail for their birthday!? Yana’s beautiful design is a tri fold with extra flaps, folds and opening for a unique interactive experience. The front of the card has a … Read More...

There are so many fun things to try, especially yarn crafts, which are quick and simple to make! Sometimes younger children lack the patience for time-consuming crafts, so finding something quick is ideal.

Yarn is versatile and can be used … Read More...

The Briggs St. Fruit Hammock from Mycah Knits is beginner friendly … Read More...

If you’ve ever admired those beautifully textured felt scarves that look light as air but still cozy and warm, chances are they were made using the nuno felting technique. This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday comes from Ruth Lane, who … Read More...

There was a time when the words patchwork sewing immediately brought to mind neatly matched squares, carefully pressed seams and a quilt spread across the spare bed. Lovely, certainly, but not necessarily something you would wear to lunch.

That has … Read More...

If you’ve been looking for a free fall leaves embroidery pattern to add to a sweater, cardigan, or lightweight knit, the DMC Buds pattern is a lovely little find. DMC lists this as an easy embroidery pattern, and the … Read More...

There is something deeply satisfying about turning a stretched-out T-shirt into something sturdy, useful and genuinely lovely. You know the shirts I mean—the ones that have gone slightly wonky around the neckline, acquired a mysterious cooking stain or survived so … Read More...

If summer 2026 has an unofficial dessert dip, I’m giving the title to Strawberry Cheesecake Dip.

It has all the things the internet loves in a recipe: four ingredients, no oven, almost no washing up and the ability to … Read More...

There is something wonderfully irresistible about a quilt with texture.

Not just ordinary quilting texture, either. I mean padded flowers, raised geometric shapes, softly stuffed lettering and quilted motifs that seem to lift right off the fabric.

Trapunto quilting has … Read More...

This Winterberry Mug Cozy is such a sweet little project, and honestly it ticks a lot of boxes for me. It is a free crochet mug cozy pattern by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs, updated March 15, … Read More...

Andrea used the Fun Times collection from Simple Stories to create this fabulous mini Travel Tag album. She even found a cute tiny plastic suitcase to fit it inside of, decorating the outside with a few chipboard elements and a … Read More...

We have all had a fake tan moment that started with confidence and ended with orange knuckles, patchy elbows, or feet that look like they have been dipped in tea. That is exactly why this CraftBits project is such a … Read More...

Shadow knitting squares are such a clever way to learn illusion knitting without jumping straight into one enormous hidden-image blanket.

Instead of casting on hundreds of stitches and hoping your colour contrast works, you can start with one small square. … Read More...

Faux postage has been very popular in card making and paper crafting recently with lots of stamps, dies and papers that help you create faux postcards, postage stamps and cancelations for fun designs that work with a variety of styles … Read More...

If you’re not, a quick primer: biscornu are three-dimensional cross-stitched objects with eight points, often with an indention in the middle that makes them look a bit like … Read More...

Bubble skirts are back, and this time they are not being saved for flower girls, dance costumes or the more adventurous corners of our wardrobes.

The modern bubble hem skirt—also called a puffball skirt—can be soft and wearable, especially when … Read More...

There is something wonderfully dangerous about a good pair of handmade earrings at a craft market. They sit there on the table looking sweet and harmless, and before you know it, someone has popped “just one pair” into their basket … Read More...

If you’ve been searching for the perfect crochet top to take you from sunny afternoons to warm summer evenings, the Sunburst Tank from Knit Picks is a winner. This breezy tank is simple, stylish, and has just the right amount … Read More...

If you have ever walked through a Christmas craft fair and thought, “I could make that,” then this is your friendly reminder to start now.

Not in a frantic, glue-gun-at-midnight sort of way. Not with ribbon stuck to your sleeve … Read More...

Paige took it to the next level filling and over lapping her scallops down more than one half of her page. She used a border punch and different pattern papers for her scallops and notice how she created a rainbow … Read More...

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. … Read More...

There is something about a bowl of tiny wool strawberries that makes me unreasonably happy.

They are bright, cheerful and forgiving enough for a beginner, yet they still teach several of the skills you will use in more advanced needle-felting … Read More...

Sunflower machine embroidery is one of those categories that always feels cheerful, useful, and easy to stitch into everyday projects. A single bloom looks lovely on a tea towel or tote, while fuller sunflower motifs work beautifully on cushion covers, … Read More...

There is something rather wonderful about a homemade sugar scrub—the scent, the pretty jar and that deliciously grainy texture that makes an ordinary shower feel like a small luxury. Traditional oil-and-sugar scrubs certainly have their place, but they can also … Read More...

If you are in the mood for a quick crochet hat with a lot of personality, the Colorful Maker Hat from Lion Brand is a fun one to look at. It is described as a cozy statement piece with a … Read More...

Zig zag quilts have been around for decades, but modern quilting has completely reinvented them.

Gone are the busy calicos and tightly packed traditional layouts (although we still love those too). Today’s modern zig zag quilts lean into negative space, … Read More...

There is something wonderfully comforting about a piece of handmade textile art hanging on the wall. Perhaps it is the softness, the slightly uneven tufts or simply the fact that yarn instantly makes a room feel warmer. Whatever the reason, … Read More...

This tote-ally lovely card from Mindy combines two different die sets, one is a floral set and the other is a fun large tote that she filled with the flowers. I love the pink and coral color combo, it works … Read More...

Looking for a lightweight, stylish, and oh-so-practical tote to take with you everywhere this season? The Pancake Crochet Market Bag might just become your go-to favorite. Whether you’re heading to the farmers market to grab some fresh produce, packing snacks … Read More...

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy … Read More...

When it comes to funny cross stitch, … Read More...

Let’s be honest, walking past a Lush store without wandering inside for a sniff is practically impossible.

There is something about those towering piles of colourful bath bombs, wobbly shower jellies and sweet-smelling massage bars that makes an ordinary Tuesday … Read More...

Cupcakes never go out of style. They’re the little black dress of the baking world—simple, versatile, and always a hit at parties. But give them a twist of creamy Biscoff frosting, and suddenly you’ve got a dessert that feels modern, … Read More...

Some crochet projects are made simply because we need a warm hat. Some are made because we need a quick gift, a stash-busting project, or something easy to work on while watching television. And then there are crochet projects that … Read More...

If your recycling bin always seems to be full of shipping boxes, cereal boxes, cardboard tubes, and random packaging, you are definitely not alone. Cardboard is one of the easiest recycled craft supplies to collect because it turns up in … Read More...

As a caregiver to an elderly parent navigating the challenges of aging and dementia, I’ve found myself on a mission to create thoughtful, practical items that assist in everyday care while maintaining a sense of dignity and comfort. Over the … Read More...

This one is pure baby-gift sweetness. The Honey Baby Bear Applique Machine Embroidery Design from BabyEmbroideryShop is a digital download on Etsy, and it’s marked as a Bestseller on the listing. Etsy also shows the shop with a 5 out … Read More...

Learning a crochet stitch is much more satisfying when you have an actual project waiting at the end of it. The Suzette stitch is especially versatile because its dense, softly textured fabric works for everything from practical cotton washcloths to … Read More...

There are ordinary baby buntings, and then there are baby buntings that turn a tiny newborn into the sweetest little star you have ever seen.

This free baby star bunting crochet pattern creates a five-pointed, hooded cocoon with a practical … Read More...

I was a teen in the 80’s so this totally rad Boombox shaped mini album from Traci really speaks to me! She created a rectangle shaped black acrylic album with rounded corners, adding buttons and a handle on the top … Read More...