Cricut Basics: How To Customize a Pencil Case with Vinyl by How To Heat Press

Naomi from How To Heat Press is joining us for the first of three guest posts that will help you to explore your Cricut! Today, she’ll show you how easy it is to customize a pencil case with your Cricut and adhesive vinyl. She’ll share tips for using heat transfer vinyl (also known as iron-on), … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Hippo Lovey by The Blue Elephants

The Hippo Lovey is a cuddly hippo lovey crochet pattern with an adorable amigurumi character a child can hug designed by Shehla from The Blue Elephants! This adorable Hippo Lovey is crocheted in one piece, leaving fewer ends to weave in and making the head even more secure for repeated huggings and washings. This post … Read more

36+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Women

Welcome to the second roundup of the Christmas in July Make Along! This week’s theme is gifts for women, and I’ve searched the web to find you 36 handmade gift ideas, including 17 free crochet patterns, 7 free knitting patterns, and 12 free sewing patterns. If you still need more inspiration, I’ve included links to … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Stop and Smell the Flowers Granny Square

Stop and Smell the Flowers is a floral crochet granny square that combines different textures and stitches for a beautiful look. It was originally designed for the Mini-Mystery Crochet Along (MMCAL) #14 with A Crocheted Simplicity but is now updated after the big reveal! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no … Read more

Heirloom Crochet Pattern: Calm Dreams Baby Blanket by Malloo

Are you looking for an heirloom crochet baby blanket pattern that works just as well for boys as it does for girls? Then you’ll love this guest post by Lou from Malloo! This beautifully textured, modern crochet baby blanket is worked in one piece, so you’ll have fewer ends to weave in and can easily … Read more

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