Oh sleepy turtle, how I understand your need for a nap. While we can’t take a quick turtle nap, we can indulge in a good cup of tea and wish for a nice place to lay down.
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Freebie: Pretty In Pink
I love the movie Pretty in Pink. A few things though…I would have stayed with Ducky, I would have never ruined that dress and I so wanted to be Molly Ringwald when I was a teenager. This free pattern from … Read More ...
Tutorial: Needlepoint Door Stop
The majority of the houses in my town do not have air conditioning. It is only very hot about a week out of the year. We usually keep our doors open and let the breeze stop by for a visit. … Read More ...
Free Pattern and Giveaway
Love, ain’t it just grand? You get to be all smoochy smoochy with your favorite person. Two people in love make me so happy! Bees Knees Industries created this Venn Diagram pattern for her and her sweetie. She was gracious … Read More ...
Freebie: Super Cute Scandi Style Embroidery
I am in the process of remodeling my craft room. I want it to be cozy, inviting and yet still functional. When I started the remodel I found a lot of pillows I loved but they were SO expensive! Why … Read More ...
Freebie: Embroidered House Project + Pattern
Home…whether it is a studio apartment or a large sprawling ranch, it is where we build our lives. A person’s house truly is their castle. The wonderful sisters at The Common Creative, I’m sure feel the same way and … Read More ...
Freebie: Life is Beautiful!
Some days life is just spot on. It is pretty amazing and you are just happy to be alive. Life is beautiful! From the birds chirping away to the snuggle of a warm puppy…bad thoughts just melt away when you … Read More ...
Freebie and Tutorial: Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko is a traditional style of Japanese embroidery. First used as a form of repair, it evolved into a decorative style. The biggest idea in Sashiko stitching is a repetitive pattern, as seen in this adorable skirt above by Cherry … Read More ...
Freebie: Fiesta Gato
Yes, I know Cinco de Mayo is long gone, but Fiesta Gato doesn’t need a holiday to get his maracas shaking. He loves celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and even Mondays. He just likes to dance! Mollie at Wild Olive is offering … Read More ...
Freebie: Quilter at Work
How many times have you needed a few minutes to yourself? If you are like me you know the following to be true: If you have small children or pets, you will never pee alone again and you will never … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Note & Pen Holder
It’s time to stop the plastic canvas bashing! Sure we relate this craft medium to grandma’s tissue holder, but it is so much more. One brilliant example of the new and improved plastic canvas is this stylish Note and Pen … Read More ...
Freebie: Love Some Bunny
I have been a longtime fan of The Bee’s Knees and when I found out that she had started stitching again, I squealed with delight! I absolutely love her style! There is something so calming in her quirky little characters. … Read More ...
Freebie: Best Friends
Do you have a best friend? Someone that is there for you no matter what life throws at you… to share the rain along with the rainbows? This precious hoop from Jessica at Cutesy Crafts captures that special moment of… Read More ...
Freebie: The Original Angry Birds
Man! These are some peeved off birds! I’m not sure what happen to them but they do not look happy. Lucky for us the rest of the animals and images in this series are super cute and happy to be … Read More ...
Freebie: Happy Earth Day!
The wonderful Mollie Johanson over at Wild Olive has reposted her adorable Made with Love Earth pattern. Stitching up this happy Earth is a great way to celebrate the day. Get out there and hug a tree, sit and … Read More ...