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Posted in 2019. Popular in 2019.

Yesterday we sent you a newsletter that showcased the most popular posts in 2019 across all posts. But it included posts that were posted since we started this site in 2007 (yes, it's been that long!).

Today, we bring you the top 10 posts of 2019, that were posted in 2019. Again, from 10 to 1, the best craft ideas of 2019 were ....

Homemade Vanilla and Coffee Body Scrub

Vanilla Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe - This DIY spa treatment is so easy to make and will leave your skin feeling amazing. The recipe can be increased to make a larger batch if you wish to gift it to friends and family. Why Coffee? The caffeine in coffee grounds has potent antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin from sun damage, reduce cellulite and …

16 Disappearing 9 Block Quilting Patterns

In this roundup we have curated a list of some of the best Disappearing 9 block patterns we could find that have great tutorials and are also free. All of these quilting patterns are a little bit different so we could try and accommodate everyone's style. Click on the links below to be taken to each block tutorial. Come back …

Free sewing pattern: Cross back utility apron

This cross back utility apron is made to get stuff done! Wear it in the kitchen, the garden, even the art studio, to protect your clothes while you're creating. Sustain My Craft Habit shares a free pattern. It's easy to sew - and easy to put on because you won't have to mess with tying the straps. The pattern is …

Sewing tutorial: Skirt overalls made from old pants

Turn an old pair of pants into cute skirt overalls! Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary has a tutorial showing how to create this refashion. Starting with a pair of pants lets you keep all of the waistband detailing and seam finishes so this is actually a quick project. Click below for her tutorial: Pants to Skirt Overalls Refashion, by …

Sewing tutorial: Knot scrunchie

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can sew your own knot scrunchie. She's got a free pattern for you to download and a video showing how to sew it together. It's a great project to use your scraps to make a trend hair accessory! Click below for her tutorial: How to Make Knot Scrunchies - with Free Pattern …

Can Burlap Kill You? A Crafters Nightmare

It's been over 4 years since Brenda started getting sick, what caused her Pulmonary Fibrosis ? The fibers off the burlap ribbon she was using to create beautiful handmade wreaths. Now I have always known that working with Burlap or hessian as it is called in other countries was actually a complete messy pain in the arse. The fibers would …

6 Tips For Machine Quilting

When we came across this article of the best machine quilting tips we knew we had to share it with our readers. The tips are detailed and contain links to products that will help you to get the best result from your machine quilting projects. you can read the full machine quilting tips article here.

On Racism in the Knitting Community

Screenshot of an Instagram story by thecolormustard. Please go read the whole thing. If you follow many knitters on Instagram you have probably seen parts of the discussion of racism in the knitting/fiber arts community that was sparked by a blog post by Karen Templer of Fringe Supply Co. In "My Year of Color" she talked about how she wanted …

Great Image transfer technique with acrylic paint

This image transfer technique looks kind of like silk screening. Pop on over to the blog The Technique Zone to get the step by step tutorial on image transfer with acrylic paint. I bet you could make a cool set in all different colors of paint with the same image and it would look like an Andy Warhol.

Scrap Busting Quilt Patterns

These scrap busting quilt patterns are the perfect solution to using up scraps of fabric or fat quarters. If you are a scrap hoarder like me and have made a few quilts in the last year than you probably have a decent collection of assorted colors and prints in your fabric stash. Some of these quilts require larger pieces than …

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