24 Free Baby Quilt Patterns
Baby quilts are a great intro to quilting, as their smaller size makes them a less time-consuming (and SUPER satisfying!) project to complete.
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I'm a writer, crafter, Zombie Preparedness Planner, and homeschooling momma of two kids who will hopefully someday transition into using their genius for good, not the evil machinations and mess-making in which they currently indulge. I'm interested in recycling and nature crafts, food security, STEM education, and the DIY lifestyle, however it's manifested--making myself some underwear out of T-shirts? Done it. Teaching myself guitar? Doing it right now. Visit my blog Craft Knife for a peek at our very weird handmade homeschool life, and my etsy shop Pumpkin+Bear for a truly odd number of rainbow-themed beeswax pretties.
Baby quilts are a great intro to quilting, as their smaller size makes them a less time-consuming (and SUPER satisfying!) project to complete.
24 Free Baby Quilt Patterns Read More 👉
Want a lovely way to display a few special pieces of jewelry without having to make even more room on your crowded dresser?
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There’s a definite learning curve to sewing with heavy-duty fabrics, but I can assure you that with the proper tools and techniques, most machines can, and do, happily handle canvas, denim, and leather.
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From button signs to bird nests, there are tons of eco-friendly projects to make to help you celebrate Spring!
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Perfectionists might loathe looking at a not-perfect board and having to think how to make it work in a project, but that kind of puzzle solving and on-the-fly figuring out is what I like best!
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Even something as complicated-looking as a bra is quite possible to be DIYed at home.
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A soft and comfy sleep mask will block any ambient light that comes your way, letting you drowse in complete darkness.
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Whether you’re a bookbinder or a leather worker, want to sew outdoor-friendly projects, or are interested in macrame or jewelry making, you have a use for waxed thread.
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Don’t toss that heart-shaped box that once held more chocolate than any one person needed to eat!
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Whether your Valentine’s Day consisted of a romantic evening with your loved one or an evening alone with your pain, it very likely involved a box of chocolates.
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When you’re looking for an alternative to most commercial cleaning supplies, it’s important not to overlook one of the cheapest, most readily-available cleaning supply out there.
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You should probably be wearing an apron.
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Greeting cards are more than just a waste of paper…
Well, they are if you upcycle them!
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A pincushion is one of the easiest projects that you can make–and one of the handiest!
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Madame de Pompadour lent her name not just to the bouffant hairstyle, but also to the practical yet lovely little drawstring wrist bags that allowed one to both wear a fancy ballgown (with no room for pockets!) and carry a lipstick and some cash for gambling with.
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Here are three different methods to turn stash and found materials into journals that you can design exactly the way you’ve always dreamed of.
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Asymmetry. Bold, unusual color choices. Gradients. Popular novelty trends. Remixing the classics.
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A wine bottle cloche is a super quick and easy project, if you’ve got the right supplies.
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A Christmas table runner is an easy way to make your holiday table look a lot more festive, and if you stick to natural fabrics, especially stash or upcycled ones, it’s an eco-friendly way, too!
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Quilts are seasonal anyway, so if you’re planning a quilt, why not indulge in some holiday cheer and make an awesome Christmas quilt?
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The fact is that you could be getting a lot more use out of that hot glue gun.
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We made chewing gum for YOU, Friends. And gummies, all for your entertainment and edification.
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The best part of reusing empty wine bottles is that you won’t have that big bin of them sitting out on your curb for all of your neighbors to look at on Recycling Day.
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Here’s an easy (and cheap!) project to spice up your holiday events.
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Each project uses upcycled materials in its making, so that it’s eco-friendly (and cheap to make!) and has a full tutorial so that you can easily DIY your pet its newest, funnest plaything.
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It can be challenging to maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle when you have kids.
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Could Modern Macrame: 10 Simple Projects to Enhance Your Home teach me how to make a macrame plant hanger?
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A painted rock. Because of course.
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Is there a more ubiquitous recyclable than the glass bottle?
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Want to make your own beautiful, wholesome olive oil lamp out of everyday materials?
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Want to set yourself up with your own year’s worth of romantic evenings and snug-inside-and-safe-from-the-storm weekends? Here’s how!
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Whether you’ve got a bumpy, embossed glass, or a thin-walled beer bottle, or a wine bottle, which is made of HUGELY thick glass, you’ll cut it pretty much perfectly, pretty much your first time trying.
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Check out some of my favorite things to do with rocks!
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It’s business on one side, and a party on the other!
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You get a rock and you paint on it, Bro!
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If you can get a clock with a dragon on it, always choose the dragon clock.
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