Paper Blooms, 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations, & More, by Jeffrey Rudell is brimming with innovative and modern flower designs. The flowers can be used as elegant home décor accents or to decorate your next … [Read more...]
German Apple Cake
German Apple Cake is a favourite in our family! I was given the recipe from my Austrian friend, Karin, when I was in high school, and have been making it ever since. The vanilla cake is studded with delicious slices of apples that have been coated in … [Read more...]
Guest Towel with Crochet Trim
If you are like us, you are probably starting to think about gifts you can make for Christmas. Giving something handmade is really in keeping with the true spirit of Christmas.A Guest Towel that is trimmed with some pretty fabric and a crocheted … [Read more...]
Folded Star Ornament
After making our Folded Star Mat, we wanted to use the same fabric technique to make a Christmas Folded Star Ornament. These are fun Christmas ornaments to make and there are lots of colourful examples of Folded Star Ornaments on pinterest. All it … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Crochet Titles
Crochet lovers will be inspired by these two new titles.The Finer Edge - Crocheted Trims, Motifs, and Borders, by Kristin Omdahl is a collection of 40 different edging designs that can be used as trims or finishes to other projects, or can be … [Read more...]
Last Minute Halloween Ideas
Need a last minute Halloween craft project to work on with your kids? Check out these ideas!Make some Jack O Lantern Oranges to pop in your child's lunch box, for a healthy Halloween treat!Stitch up a batch of Halloween Treat Bags … [Read more...]
Folded Star Mat
Folded Star Patchwork is a bit like fabric origami. The pattern is created from folding and layering different fabrics. This technique was common in the 1980's and is making a comeback. It is a very simple and effective technique and looks great … [Read more...]
Halloween Cupcakes
If you are hosting a Halloween party, these Trick or Treat Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes are really popular. Simply bake up a batch of your favourite cupcake recipe (we have included ours below), and decorate with chocolate ganache, sprinkles, and … [Read more...]
