Learn how to sew your crochet items to fabric using your sewing machine to make it fast and easy. Here are my best tips and tricks!
In this blog post I am showing you a neat way to finish your amigurumi pieces. It`s a really simple trick you definitely want to use. Read more.
Create tidy, flexible bind offs (aka cast offs) with our Better Bind Off Tutorial, instructions for Elizabeth Zimmermann's simple technique.
For hot chocolate lovers, The City Bakery in New York City is legendary. So when…
Explore Your Crochet's free patterns blog and discover inspiring ideas to ignite your creativity. Read our post, 'Book Rat Free Crochet Pattern'.
Crochet projects have gained immense popularity for their creative and practical appeal. In this article, we’ll take you through a delightful journey of crafting adorable bear coasters. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create charming bear-shaped coasters that will add a touch of cuteness to your home decor or make for thoughtful handmade […]
Our Wrap + Turn Short Rows Tutorial guides you through this simple technique so you can shape your knitting with ease and confidence!
Crochet artist Abinocoe makes great sculptural crochet pieces and sells patterns for them on Etsy.
This easy knitting border is a popular project because it beautifies dresses. Watch this tutorial to learn how to make this border.
Attaching amigurumi pieces is one of the most complicated things for beginners. In this tutorial I am showing two different ways to sew parts together.
This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.
It's so encouraging to read comments, and receive emails, from all of you! Having that feedback inspires me more than you realise. I thought today you might like to see some things from other craft people that inspire me!? ~~~~~ Let's begin with Jessica from Twin Fibers. She took a plain Wonky Star block and dazzled it!! I literally drooled when I saw this on the blog she shares with her friend, Jennifer. Because I make myself at least one thing just for pleasure each month, I have this near the top of the list. Jessica made hers a mini quilt, and I'm thinking I may do the same. GAWJUS!! See more pics, a step by step tutorial, and Jessica's blog post HERE. ~~~~~ Another pretty thing I'd like to make is one of these, from The Haby Goddess... I have PLENTY of old doilies, but have never thought to dye them! Visit The Haby Goddess HERE and see her step by step tutorial. (Just remembered I have a few fabric dyes packed away....mmmm....) ~~~~~ About four years ago Blossom learned to crochet, and she made me lots of teeny tiny crocheted granny squares and circles in vibrant yellows, blues and reds. I did use some as a 'window' in small soap sachets for the linen cupboard and for Lavender bags, but I never thought to use them as pin cushions like Namolio! Aren't they gorgeous!? You'll find plenty more in her Etsy Shop HERE. ~~~~~ It's been a while since I did some straight piecing. I get so caught up in stitchery designing that I lose time for some basic quilting - until now. I saw this quilt on the Blue Elephant Stitches blog... ...and noticed she had a tutorial too, so guess what is on my list as well?? I just love quilt blocks surrounded by white. You can see her tutorial HERE. ~~~~~ I have been playing with something new myself today. I love affirmations and inspirations, especially the one word kind, so thought I'd draw up some words and stitch them onto sweet little lavender scented pillows... I dug out some of my vintage buttons for a little bit of embellishment. They'll look really cute in a basket, I think. ~~~~~ Finally I want to announce the winner of the "Someday Roses" challenge! I shared this design with you earlier in the month... Apparently the pattern has been downloaded almost 700 times in the last three weeks, but only one lovely lady has sent me a photo of it on a re-purposed project, so guess who wins this book? SISBABESTITCHES used fabrics from an old shirt, skirt and other scraps to stitch 'Someday Roses' into and apron! Before... After! Congratulations SisBabeStitches! I'll be contacting you for your address and this book will be winging its way to your door. ~~~~~ I'm wondering if you need an easier Re-Purposing challenge for March? Do you have some ideas? If so please leave a comment and I'll see which one grabs my fancy. I want to mention the new Blogger 'double word' verification on comments. I hate it. Time consuming, hard on the eyes, and a nuisance for everyone. What was wrong with the single word, Blogger?? I opted for no verification to make life easier for you, but ended up making life harder for me. Hackers were leaving rude links and ads on comments as far back as 2009 - and in two days I spent a good couple of hours working my way through them and deleting them. Not nice. So I have the word verification back on. Sorry, but it just has to be. ~~~~~ Before I go let me share with you pics of my final birthday gifties from dear friends. My besty, Fee, spoiled me by printing up the first 8 issues of my Elefantz HOME Magazine (cause she knew I couldn't afford the ink), and sending me other beautiful goodies!! Michelle sent me a sweet parcel of elephant fabrics, and 'real' Shabby Chic stationary all the way from the US...I haven't stopped writing myself notes in that book since it arrived! Kathleen (Cottonreel) sent me these lovelies all the way from the UK, with a picture of her garden in May. I often dream of visiting her and Bluebell one day. And my final gift was from my dear friend, Dawn! It arrived in a huge box and I had no idea what on earth she would be sending me that big. It's a white elephant!! I have white floors and white walls so I had to put it up against the fence for the photo. This is so me! Dawn also sent another parcel the day before. That one had two of my quilt tops which she had machine quilted for me, and they are GAWJUS! I'll show some pics once I've sewn on the bindings. If you're in Australia and need a quilt top machine-quilted then visit Dawn's blog for details. She's wonderful! Thank you to all my friends - you made this a very special birthday indeed! ~~~~~ Goodness, I should have told you to make a cuppa before you started reading this blog post. It kind of got longer and longer...maybe we all need a coffee now. ;-) Have a wonderful March. First day of autumn!!! \o/\o/\o/ (excited? Who, me?) Hugs Jenny xxx
Don’t you just love cute little pincushions? I think they’re so fun to make up and you can never have enough cute places to hold your pins and needles. They make such great gifts too! Today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite pincushions to show off – I have so many of these on ... Read More about 15 + Super Cute DIY Pincushions
This Pan Protectors Free Crochet Pattern is a perfect stash busting project. It is not difficult and works up quickly.
These sweet amigurumi dolls in the pictures below are to cute to be true! Just take a look at these projects and fall in love with these!
Get cozy and stylish this winter with these adorable knitted slipper boots. Download the free pattern and start knitting today!
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Originally shared here in 2012, this is still one of my favorite knitted pieces ever. Knitted art by Caroline Gates via Cardiac Art. Knit Organ Patterns: This post contains affiliate links.
Are you wondering how to add lace trim like in earlier times? Learn 6 different vintage ways to insert lace and improve your heirloom sewing skills!
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
Rainbow Coil + Crochet Basket DIY
Since the beginning of this gloomy pandemic, many have turned to old-fashioned arts and activities to make sense of the messy world around them. Especially yarn crafting, like knitting or crocheting, has increased in popularity as a result. Holding something tangible in your hands and linking one loop of thread to another can really stop your mind from wandering and ground you in the present.
Learn the best kept secret on your sewing machine!
you’re new to sewing, you may have just started with the standard presser foot that comes on the machine and haven’t yet changed it out.
Learn the different methods for sewing hems and seams using stitches that seem almost invisible from the front and sometimes from the back of the fabric
Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire, by Tasha Miller Griffith.
How ARE you angels?
Photo above © yarnmaThis crochet pattern is available as a free download... Download Pattern: Hedgehog Pincushion
26 Free Crochet Decor Patterns - Jump on the crochet trend and make some of these fabulous crochet projects for your home.
You can make fusion like this easy, because the High Tea Fusion Quilt Free Crochet Pattern and Video Tutorial can help you understand everything.
Every home needs smart and practical solutions. These crochet home ideas will beautify your space and ease your everyday living.
Tired of spending hours weaving in ends after crocheting? Discover our time-saving solution to make your projects hassle-free!
Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.
Crochet wraps are like shawls, but bigger. More rectangle-like, more poncho-like. Am I right? They can be whatever you want them to be!
When quilting meets crocheting, beautiful things happen. I am so excited to be sharing these photos with you. My very talented and dear friend, Tiffany Behmer of www.FannyLuWho.blogpsot.com, made t…
DIY Split Leg Pants (No Sewing Required): I've seen these chic and stylish split-leg pants in a few stores and I love the look, so here's an easy no-sew DIY way to make your own. Enjoy! :) Full video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLe8n0xao4
Originally Lovely is a place to build your own slow fashion, Me-Made Wardrobe! Check out the free Perfect T-Shirt Knitting Pattern!
