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items I lean crafty and bookish, but am working on diversifying the various ways I bring calm and joy to my life.
I haven’t actually made this pattern yet, but I love just staring at the picture. So, that’s a start, yes?
Polar Bear with tree sewing pattern, Christmas ornaments, SVG PDF pattern, Arctic animals, felt animals, Christmas decor
Needlepoint is new to me, but I love just about any form of fiber and needle art. Kits are definitely the way to go while I’m a newbie!
DIY Needlepoint Pillow Kit "Poppy field", Tapestry cushion cover kit, Tent Stitch Kit, Embroidery kit,16"x16" (40x40cm), Printed
HappyLittleMouse is one of my fave cross stitch designers. I think I’ve bought nearly every pattern at this point!
Fly agaric cross stitch pattern PDf, Amanita mushroom cross stitch, Modern cross stitch pattern, Toadstool cross stitch, Witchy fungi
Black work is so fun and this is a unique pattern in my collection!
CHICKEN / T-REX - The Tamed Series - Blackwork Embroidery Pattern, Modern Hand Embroidery, in Backstitch (as in Cross Stitch)
This might be the cutest baby thing I’ve ever seen
PDF pattern - Juni starsuit for newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months
Benzie Design felt products are fantastic and I’ve been yearning for a Pom Pom garland from them for years.
Bright Side Pom Palette // Felt Pom-Poms // Multi Colored Felt Balls, DIY Garland Kit, Rainbow Crafts, Wool Beads, Decor, Birthday
I love gnomes, but these seasonal felt gnomes might be the cutest I’ve seen yet.
Felt Seasonal Gnomes: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Christmas (PDF SVG Sewing Patterns), felt ornaments
I love the idea of sculptural embroidery but am admittedly intimidated to just go at it on my own. Kits are the way to go for now!
Full embroidery kit. Insect DIY beginner hoop art craft. Adult anxiety/stress relief Bees gift
This is so stinking pretty - I can’t relegate it to one time a year, I think it has to be displayed year round! Beading is so soothing.
Beading Pattern - Tutorial - PDF download - Lantern - Christmas Ornament - Peyote Stitch - Candle
So much more fun than the generic plastic ones from chain stores!
Handmade Aluminum Crochet Stitch Markers: Heart Detail, Snag-Free
I dream of being an organized stitcher. Cute tools should help, right?
PIPSQUEAKS acrylic thread drops | floss drops | organiser drop for cross stitch, embroidery and tapestry threads
Cute and handy!
Little Sheep front and back stitch marker set, knitter gift,snag free stitch markers, right side, wrong side markers.Crochet progress keeper
I have a few of these molds and they are great quality (and so cute)!
Silicone Tea light candle Mold - honeybee queen bee wax melt lotion bar mold - new version
Much cuter than my previous method of tossing everything in an old shoebox.
Bee Bumblebee CROCHET Hook Roll Furls Crochet Needle Holder KNITTING Needle Case DPN Needle Roll
It works well and is a fun tongue-in-cheek addition to my needle storage!
Hard Enamel Feeling Stabby Exclusive Magnetic Needle Minder | Needle & Spool of Thread Sarcastic Needleminder | Cross Stitch Stabbing 1000x
I love this needle minder so much. It’s so cute and the perfect size! It’s one of the few I bring out and about with me.
Hedgehog Pincushion Love Needleminder (Hard Enamel Hedgie Needle Minder) Needle Nanny, Magnetic Needle Holder, Cute Sweet Hedge hog heart
While I think Anchor floss is also great, I’m partial to DMC for my cross stitch projects.
Aida
Helpful reddit thread about salt dough from a few years ago. Easy dough for projects with kids and generally great for making things like ornaments!
Tips & Tricks for Salt Dough - link to detailed tutorial in comments
I'll be honest - I've crocheted since I was a kid. So, a learn-to-crochet kit isn't exactly necessary, but this one is so cute!
Ari the Partridge Crochet Kit
Not only is this design fantastic, the kit has everything you need from excellent companies. The anonymous bulk-made kits have their place, but this is definitely my preference.
Sard-Tini Needlepoint Canvas