Embroidery fans, assemble! We’re huge fans of creativity, art, and making things with your hands. We wouldn’t be Bored Panda if we weren’t. And the r/Embroidery subreddit never fails to impress us!
Print these sewing cheat sheets out for free and have right on hand to save you time and effort, leaving you more time to create beautiful things!
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I create this list by going through last year’s trends and looking at search volumes, as well as competition. I do use a tool that tells me the search volume a keyword has, as well as how competitive the term is. It’s not an exact science, however, I am basing my trend predictions...
Learn how to start lever knitting (also known as Irish cottage style) which allows for faster, fluid movement and cuts down on repetitive wrist strain.
Needle felting artist Teresa Perleberg shares some of her needle felting secrets that she has learned over the years felting everyday.
Looking for fun things to do for kids 9 and older? This list has you covered with activities guaranteed to stave off boredom.
These great ideas for dragon crochet are easy and fun, so be sure to check them out! Amigurumi, crochet shawls or mittens? You choose!
The journey of a thousand sweaters begins with one stitch, and learning to knit is about getting lost, backtracking, and stumbling onto the right path. I learned enough to make my yarn obsession into my job, and along the way I found a lot of ways that didn’t work out so well.
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
Wondering what Christmas crafts to make and sell for a profit this holiday season? Here are the easiest DIY holiday crafts you can make and sell today...
Listing 20 genius ways to reuse old clothing in 2023 via upcycling, repurposing, restyling, and so much more!
Sleeve designs can be a little bit intimidating. Drafting them is kind of a science on its own, and it’s hard to imagine what shape you need to start with if
Duckling crochet pattern by Little Conkers. Crochet a realistic fluffy mallard duckling or cute yellow duckling. Detailed, illustrated crochet pattern.
Whether you're the next Martha or a total beginner.
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.
Sell crafts from home and turn your hobby into a money-making opportunity!
Looking for free craft classes online? I put together a list of great websites where you can take free online craft classes and more. Learn crafts for free!
Hundreds of Free Dress Patterns, Templates & Tutorials I have collected this massive list of free dress patterns, templates & tutorials from a wide selection of trendy designers and talente…
A quick and easy DIY basket you can knit up no time flat. These small baskets are soft and flexible and can be folded down for storage.
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How to Carry Yarn Up the Side of Your Work with Video Tutorial by Studio Knit
Whether you're an experienced sewist or a beginner just starting out, here are 15 sewing tips and tricks you need to have in your arsenal.
Who doesn’t love those illustrated ecards that float around the internet? I’ve seen so many funny sewing ecards, but often when I want to find them again, I can’t. So I went to the Someecards site and below I’ve compiled for you the best selection of sewing humor I found there. You can click on...Read More
Learn how to crochet the knit stitch (aka waistcoat) successfully in this step-by-step video tutorial. Specific tips on how to make crochet look like knitting!
Quilting for Beginners teaches newbies how to quilt from the basics, start to finish. This 5 part series walks you through each step of quilt making.
Learn an amazing, easy to make crochet leaf border pattern. It provides room for creativity, so you can play with colors and yarn.
Learn how to knit for total beginners with this detailed knitting guide. Using video and photo tutorials, learn how to knit step by step through repetition.
Here’s a fun science experiment that will definitely get a “wow” from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when you pour it, allowing you to create a tower of crystals. Since the process of crystallization is exothermic, the “ice” that forms will be hot […]
Cross stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery that has been around for ages, and it is widely regarded as one of the easiest forms of hand embroidery, making it an accessible hobby for virtually everyone.
Now these are some mighty fine rules to live by! The "House Rules" are "Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. Be kind to animals. Be kind to Earth. Be kind of weird. Read a book." Yep, I'd say that sums things up nicely. Whether you stitch it up as a gift, or hang the final version on your own wall, this project is sure to be a favorite. The design for this minimalist cross stitch pattern measures only 136 stitches wide by 98 stitches high, and uses only five colors of floss, making it ideal for beginner stitchers. The pattern is printed on a single sheet of cardstock. The front has a photo of the finished design. The back has a large easy to read graph in black and white symbols with stitch count and DMC symbol and color information. This is a pattern for counted cross stitch. It is not a complete kit. You will need to supply your own fabric and floss. We are not able to offer digital downloads of our patterns at this time.
These DIY Christmas gifts are the perfect, meaningful gifts to give to that special someone... whilst saving yourself time and money!
We all have struggled with trying to come up with the perfect gift idea for older women who tell us they want nothing! It can be frustrating! We want to give them something for their birthday or other special occasion that they will like and hopefully use! Something better
Who wants to use up some leftover YARN? I know I have been lately! Today I have a HUGE list of free stash-buster crochet patterns for you!
DIY Christmas gifts make Christmas even more special. They're fun to make, give, and receive. This year, skip the lines and the parking lots and go DIY.
Explore crochet snowflakes pattern ideas for quick and beautiful Christmas decorations - they work up fast and look beautiful on a tree!
Want to learn how to crochet? In this blog post you will find an easy to follow step by step tutorial!
Entertainment can be expensive. If you have a deck of cards, then keep reading for 59 two-person card games that will have you entertained all night long.
Dramatic play is a wonderful place to both grow a child’s imagination and skills. Literacy is all around, in the labels on the shelves, menus, order forms, and signs. Math muscles get a workout counting out toy change, servings of play food, and more. Social skills are necessary to navigate the space with other students. And that’s just the beginning!
How to Knit the Basket Weave Stitch Diagonal Braided + Woven Cables Easy Free Knitting Pattern + Video Tutorial with Studio Knit
Get great stocking stuffer ideas for adults! This list is full of stocking ideas for both men and women. Get ideas for her stocking or his stocking and win Christmas!
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Craft Pricing Calculator Looking for a pricing calculator to help you figure out what to charge for your work? One of the hardest things to determine when making the leap into selling items is how much to charge for your products. Pricing can feel complicated and confusing. Almost like a random shot in the dark…
In this article I'm sharing how I got started sewing, my favourite patterns and fabric stores, and my top 5 beginner sewing tips.
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
With as many things as we want to make for Christmas, it's nice to have plenty of thoughtful options for quick crochet gifts. Here's a list at the ready!
In almost ten years that I’ve been teaching people to knit, I noticed that most beginner (and not just beginner) mistakes happened because of the lack of understanding how the knitted fabric is created. The skill of understanding what happens when we make a stitch, what kind of stitch it is and how it interacts […]
Serger tension can be tricky for the beginner sewist. But with a little bit of clarity, you’ll know exactly how to turn those dials or knobs to achieve the perfect tension for all of your sewing projects.