Sew Your Own Tattered Quilt Bunny – A Sweet and Simple Handmade Toy There’s something extra special about handmade toys—especially when they’re made from gorgeous upcycled materials like a tattered old quilt or a beloved scrap of calico. If you’re a weaver, you could even use precious pieces of handwoven fabric. My free bunny pattern…
If you love the sweet flavor of fresh blueberries and want a simple way to enjoy them beyond muffins, this homemade blueberry pancake syrup recipe is a must-try. You can drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or even vanilla ice cream for a delicious, fruity topping. Plus, you can use it in homemade lemonade…
This corned venison recipe is a fantastic way to transform a cut of venison into something that tastes just like corned beef—without using sodium nitrate. This recipe relies on a simple, natural brine solution to infuse wild venison with those classic corned beef flavors, making it a great way to prepare deer meat for St….
For thousands of years, humans have used fibers in incredible ways, inventing countless techniques to create clothing, functional objects, and decorative items that add warmth, comfort, and beauty to daily life. Across ancient civilizations, fiber crafts and textile arts like basket weaving, needle lace, and natural dyeing developed out of necessity but soon became a…
Sewing is one of those timeless skills that blends creativity and practicality in the most beautiful way. It’s a great hobby that is also incredibly useful. I know that sewing can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming at first. The good news is that everyone starts as a beginner, and every stitch you sew…
There’s something so comforting about a simple, tender muffin, especially when there’s a little surprise tucked inside. These jam-filled muffins are soft, tender, and just sweet enough — perfect for an easy breakfast, an afternoon snack, or eating on the go. These easy muffins are similar to jelly donuts or jam thumbprint cookies, but not quite…
Patchwork clothing is a beautiful way to breathe new life into old clothes or fabric scraps, turning them into something fresh, functional, and uniquely yours. It reduce waste, and allows for endless creative expression as you mix colors, textures, and patterns to craft one of a kind garments. It’s a wonderful way to embrace slow…
I have been purchasing and sewing with Sew Liberated’s sewing patterns since I first checked out the book, Sew Liberated, from the library in 2011. I have followed designer Meg McElwee and her blog and business with delight for all these years. I’ve purchased many patterns from her pattern shop, and have sewed up several…
The Grandmacore Trend: Rediscovering Timeless Activities for Mental Health and Joy Growing up, my grandma and mom taught me hands-on activities like sewing and quilting—skills that connected me to simpler times and nurtured my mental health. Those quiet moments gave me a lifelong love for creative hobbies and traditional crafts, and they shaped how I…
Homemade Eggnog from Scratch Homemade eggnog is easy to make! Some recipes include raw eggs and/or alcohol, but my recipe is non alcoholic, and the eggs are fully cooked. Eggnog is a delicious, creamy beverage made with milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. The ingredients list is very simple, yet store bought eggnog…