Felt Woodland Baby Mobile

Use felt to make an adorable Woodland Baby Mobile to hang in your nursery!

Making things for a new baby is so much fun! This Woodland Baby Mobile was made using felt for my baby nephew, and I am so excited about how it turned out. I'm new to making mobiles, so this was a new challenge for me. Even though it was actually very simple to make, it did take a bit of time to stitch everything together. If you've got a new baby in your life or have one on the way, I would definitely recommend giving this project a try!

Felt Santa Claus + Elf Gift Bags

Make your holiday gifts extra special by packaging them in a handmade Felt Santa Claus (or elf) Gift Bag!

I'm always looking for creative ways to package holiday gifts, and this one couldn't be easier! Made of felt, these Santa Claus and Elf Gift Bags are a fun way to add a handmade touch to gifts for neighbors and co-workers. These bags are a simple no-sew project, but can also be assembled using embroidery floss - lucky for you, I'm going to show you how to do BOTH! No matter how you make one, I just hope you get inspired to try making one for yourself.

Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornament

Decorate your Christmas tree with adorable handmade Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornaments!

Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Mine is going up soon, and I can't wait! Creating handmade felt ornaments is such a great holiday project that crafters of any skill level can do with confidence. These Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornaments are not only adorable, but they are such a fun and easy craft to add some "sweet" holiday spirit to your home. To help you get started, I'm sharing a FREE pattern for you to make your own set of Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornaments!

Pun Embroidery Hoop Art with Free Pattern

Create a punny piece of embroidery hoop art with this free pattern!

If we're ever talking, just know that my use of puns is never not intended. I get a lot of eye-rolls, but it's totally worth it! When I was brainstorming a new embroidery pattern to turn into wall art for my craft room, I wanted to make something that would make me smile every time I see it. I absolutely love the trend of beautiful, "traditional" embroidery florals that frame a funny or sarcastic sayings, which is why I decided on declaring my love of puns! I hope you like this Pun Embroidery Hoop Art (with FREE pattern) as much as I do!!

Free Spectrespecs Cross Stitch Pattern

Add a little magic to your home decor with this Free Spectrespecs Cross Stitch Pattern!

When I was younger, I made many attempts to complete a cross stitch project. Eventually, my floss would get tangled up or I would lose my space in the pattern and just give up. After working with Anchor Embroidery Floss Spools and loving it, I decided to give cross stitching another chance. I'm so glad I did!! Luna Lovegood (from Harry Potter) and her iconic Spectrespecs are my inspiration for this project, and I absolutely LOVE how it turned out. So much so, that I'm sharing the pattern here so you can make one for yourself!

DIY Embroidered Beach Tote Bag

Hit the pool in style this summer with a hand-embroidered beach tote!

When I first saw this straw beach bag in the Target Dollar Spot, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. With just a little bit of time and Anchor Embroidery Floss Spools, I could make this plain bag into something special. This Embroidered Beach Tote Bag is a great project for anyone of any skill level, and is a lot of fun to customize. Once completed, you can take this tote to the pool or the beach to hold all of your personal belongings.

Felt Popsicle Keychain

Use felt to make your own squishable Popsicle Keychain!

What better way to cool off this summer than with a popsicle... a felt popsicle, that is! This Felt Popsicle Keychain is such a fun summer craft that is easy for anyone to make in any color of felt you want! I kind of want a collection of plush popsicles in ALL the colors, personally.... Anyway, in just 30 minutes or so, you can create your own felt plush popsicle keychain using my free printable pattern. I hope you have a great time making this project! 

Embroidered Baby Onesie

Make your little one an Embroidered Baby Onesie using this free pattern and tutorial!

Customizing onesies for babies is so much fun, and there are so many ways to do it! I have never embroidered on a onesie before, because I was worried about stitching on the knot fabric. I finally built up the courage to give it a try, and I am so happy that I did. This embroidered baby onesie using Anchor embroidery floss was so easy to do, and I love how it turned out! If you want to give it a try, I am sharing the pattern here for free as well as some helpful tips to make your project a success.

Sunshine & Rainbow Embroidery Pattern

Add a bit of sunshine and rainbows to your decor with this free embroidery pattern!

I wanted to add a bit more color into my sewing space, so I put together this "Sunshine & Rainbow" embroidery design that makes me smile every time I look at it. This is a fun and simple embroidery project that both beginners and pros alike will enjoy. Not only is it great decor for your own space, but it would make such a sweet handmade gift for a new baby, a teacher, or a friend who could use some extra sunshine and rainbows in their life.