Today we’re celebrating the release of Cat Got Your Tongue by making a super cute and simple cat bookmark out of felt! About Cat Got Your Tongue Cat Got Your Tongue by Hannah Shaw celebrates phrases from around the world that have to do with cats. (Thanks to the publisher for sharing a review copy […]
Crocheting with Embroidery Floss
If you’re used to crocheting with heavier yarn, the idea of crocheting with embroidery floss can be intimidating. But actually embroidery thread isn’t as thin as some threads used for fine crochet work, so it’s a nice transition between yarn and thread if you want to work your way down to being able to use […]
Make a Cross Stitch Patch
Let’s make a cross stitch patch out of a small cross stitch project! Here I’m using my rainbow cross stitch pattern, but any design that’s a couple of inches/5 cm or so around will be fine for a project like this. Or if you’re making a patch to cover a hole in a garment, an […]
Rainbow Cross Stitch Pattern
Whether you’re making a rainbow for Pride or just because you love color, this rainbow cross stitch pattern is quick and easy to make in an afternoon. And if you don’t know how to cross stitch, you can learn all about it on my how to cross stitch page! Supplies To make a cross stitch […]
How to Repair a Buttonhole
The buttonhole on my favorite pair of jeans recently started fraying, so it’s time for us to learn how to repair a buttonhole. Here I’m working on jeans but the same process works for a buttonhole on a shirt or anything else that has gotten frayed or the stitching is loose. Buttonhole Repair Supplies The […]
How to Embroider on a T-Shirt
It’s so fun to embroider on a T-shirt to cover a stain or a hole or just to add some whimsy. I recently rediscovered this old T-shirt with an inexplicable tiny pocket and decided it needed to have some embroidered flowers coming out of the pocket. Which makes it a great time to talk about […]
How to Stitch a Stitchable Journal Cover
This stitchable journal cover DIY is fun to make with a purchased stitchable notebook to show your love of handmade wherever you go. Where to Get a Stitchable Journal Cover I’ve had this stitchable journal cover for years. It’s Dimensions brand and it came from my local Joann. As of this writing its showing unavailable […]