I really do love fall. I always have. The beautiful colors, the crisp air, pumpkin spiced everything… and perhaps most importantly, the end of MOSQUITOES! Mind you, this year wasn’t too bad for the guys, but I remember a few years back the mosquitoes in our area were truly out of this world. Our neighbours
Felt Whale Shark DIY Template & Tutorial – Lia Griffith
Our felt whale shark is a great hand-sewing project for all skill levels, including beginners, and a good opportunity for practicing French knots.
High Tea Crochet Quilt Tutorial
Okay everyone! This long time anticipated crochet quilt tutorial is finally available! (happy jig!) My friend Tiffany of Fanny Lu Designs took the time to put together the most thorough and detaile…
How to make simple layered landscape art quilts
Make a super-simple landscape art quilt with free-motion thread sketched embellishments, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or advanced.
Hand Stitching a Needle Case – a new to me old craft
This week on the blog we take a look at the new to me old craft of hand sewing as I create a needle case using beautiful vintage fabrics
Lily Pad Coaster Set
Crochet coaster set of four lily pads with pond coaster basket and water lily lid.
Yarn Wrapped Cardboard Letters
I've been wanting to share these cardboard letters for so long! My art camp kids made them back in July. The other day, as I was going through these photos, I realized that four of
Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe – Whip up this quick and easy salmon recipe tonight! Salmon and asparagus are baked together with a rich buttery sauce in individual foil packs. The bright lemon f…
How to Tie the Most Useful Knot in the World
How to Tie the Most Useful Knot in the World (Bowline) [HD Video Tutorial]: This is a short video to help those who have seen many of my past videos where I use a bowline knot. This is the most useful knot you will ever learn. It will not slip when in use, and comes undone easily even after being tightened under thousands o…
