Am I the only one that can already hear the faint sound of “Jingle Bells” in the distance? Fall gives way to winter all too quickly every year, and before you know it, you’ve barely survived Thanksgiving, and the candy canes are once again making their appearance. In the snowy Midwest where I live, the […]
Hello all you crafty people! Carolyn Wainscott here. Have you seen those beautiful Christmas trees converted from a mannequin and tree branches? I began seeing them before Christmas last year on Facebook and fell in love with the idea, but it was too close to Christmas. It would also have been a bit more involved […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says; I have completely fallen down the rabbit hole of DIY Christmas ornaments this year and have been creating some fun patterns. I like ornaments that catch your eye when you’re looking at a tree; you could put all sorts of words on this base pennant shape and have it look […]
The holiday season is a great time to reflect back on all those great memories you had as a kid, and sometimes, you probably wish you could go back to a period when times were much simpler and the hustle-bustle of the holidays wasn’t quite as overwhelming as it is now. Well, this year, give […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says here. I’m sharing a super quick fabric scrap Halloween garland. It took me less than a hour to make this, but I love how it turned out! I’m all about fast and easy holiday sewing—we just pulled out the handmade astronaut costume I made my son and it took me […]
I love the holidays. I love visiting friends and family, making new memories, and eating great food. (Maybe it’s just me, but I find that food is extra delicious around the holidays.) Of course, there’s one other reason to love the holidays: they’re an excuse to go on an all-out crafting extravaganza. There are so many great holiday craft ideas […]
Hello all you crafty people, Carolyn Wainscott here. Have you seen those beautiful Christmas trees converted from a mannequin and tree branches? I began seeing them before Christmas last year on Facebook and fell in love with the idea but it was too close to Christmas. It would also have been a bit more involved […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says; I have completely fallen down the rabbit hole of DIY Christmas ornaments this year and have been creating some fun patterns. I like ornaments that catch your eye when you’re looking at a tree; you could put all sorts of words on this base pennant shape and have it look […]
The holiday season is a great time to reflect back on all those great memories you had as a kid, and sometimes, you probably wish you could go back to a period when times were much simpler and the hustle-bustle of the holidays wasn’t quite as overwhelming as it is now. Well, this year, give […]
When you first open the project book from Sew Jewish, you won’t believe how much detail is packed into the pages. A mix of traditional and modern styles, these 18 projects range from beautiful home decor to meaningful pieces that are integral parts of Jewish holidays. Maria Bywater, the creator of the award-winning site Sew […]
