Did you know that it's actually 4 Colly Birds and not 4 Calling Birds in the 12 Days of Christmas song?! Yeah, me neither. But now that I've learned it, I will absolutely be super obnoxious at Christmastime and tell everyone I know. haha! Anyways, I am so happy to have finally, (finally!) finished designing all the birds of Christmas, and this Colly Bird is a free felt bird sewing pattern to ... Read More about Free Felt Bird Sewing Pattern – Christmas Colly/Calling Bird
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How to Sew Hand Towels
Sometimes, I like to craft things not using wool felt! I know, don't faint from the shock. One glance around this website and you'd think wool felt is the only fabric I own! But on occasion I pull out some pretty prints and create something just for fun, just for me. These DIY hand towels for my kitchen are just such a project, but I thought I'd share what I did in case you're looking for an easy ... Read More about How to Sew Hand Towels
14 DIY Father’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers
Father's Day is coming up and we will not be caught unprepared! If you've got young kiddos in your life who like to make Dad proud with their creations, then you've landed in the right place. Here are 14 totally adorable & totally doable Father's Day crafts for preschoolers to make! At my kid's schools, the policy seems to be that they don't make Mother's Day or Father's Day crafts, ... Read More about 14 DIY Father’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers
Easy DIY Felt Award Badge
Is it a felt award badge or a felt prize ribbon? I can't quite decide on the proper terminology. What I can say decisively though is that this simple DIY is absolutely delightful and a super fun way to share an accomplishment or other sentiment! I decided to make this badge to celebrate the release day of my very first book, HeartFELT Crafts to Make and Give! I needed a little award to ... Read More about Easy DIY Felt Award Badge
DIY Felt Sheep Ornament Free Pattern
Here's a perfect Springtime craft to add a little sweetness to your day! This DIY felt sheep ornament is a beginner friendly, hand sewing project that can be made in an afternoon! I'm not sure if this design is more lamb than sheep, I'm not well versed in farm culture. But either way, I think he's adorable! Typically my designs are 3D, so doing a flat design opened up different ... Read More about DIY Felt Sheep Ornament Free Pattern
Felt Umbrella Embroidery Hoop DIY
What's more on-theme for Springtime than rain? I opted to stick with cute rain and pretty fabrics for this umbrella embroidery, rather than go ultra-realistic with muck, and slush, and mess, which is what Spring feels like in NS most years! :D I LOVE finding ways of using up pretty felt and fabric scraps. I save any cotton fabric that's larger than 2" x 2", just in case the ... Read More about Felt Umbrella Embroidery Hoop DIY
DIY Embroidered Felt Book Bag Charm
Are you ready for the cutest bookish project?! Make these whimsical, romantic embroidered felt book bag charms with free printable pattern pages! This is such a sweet little project! I actually came up with these tiny embroidered books as a potential project I could teach friends at a bookish party I hosted. In the end, we didn't have the time required, so I just gave the bag charms ... Read More about DIY Embroidered Felt Book Bag Charm
DIY Scrappy Greeting Card for Valentine’s Day
Here's a super fun project that combines so many crafty skills & mediums! These DIY scrappy greeting cards start with watercolours, then move on to using fabric scraps and felt, and finally finish off the cards with tapes, stickers, and doodles. It's all of the things I love in one crafty project! I love a scrappy project! Unfortunately, I'm going to need at least 47 more scrappy ... Read More about DIY Scrappy Greeting Card for Valentine’s Day