Count down to the Secret Garden Quilt pattern and tutorial, here is another group of applique patterns: the "Songbird, Tree and Sun". From "Flowers", "Ladybug, Butterfly & Snail", this, and one more applique to go before we move into the final assembly of the quilt. Can't wait to share it as soon as possible. Have...
Hi there, I am back with the second group of applique patterns for the Secret Garden Quilt, this time they are the Ladybug, Snail, and Butterfly Appliqué Patterns. Similar to the Flower applique, these little cuties were made by fusible raw edge applique and quilted with the Trapunto method. Although these three appliqué patterns are part...
Flower appliqué patterns bring a delightful touch of nature to all kinds of crafting projects. Whether you're making a quilt, adding a whimsical detail to a tote bag, or creating a lovely dress for a child, these patterns are perfect for infusing your creations with a personal touch. They are versatile and easy to customize...
Looking for an easy DIY craft to build a home decor? Let's learn how to make an elegant yet quick and easy DIY candle holder. They are made by using a knob-making base and knobs that only cost you anywhere from $3 to $6 for each item. I received a box of the knob-making base,...
Hello, creative spirits and love enthusiasts! It's time to dive into a world of colors and patterns as we invite you to create a Valentines Paper Hearts art display using the delightful washi tapes. I have some awesome washi tapes and tags from Downtown Tape lying on my desk, so I made a scrapbook project...
Have you ever feel that hand tracing a decent amount of applique patterns to the fusible webs such as Steam-A-Seam or Heat'n Bond is something you want to skip? Multiply the time with the number of appliques you need to trace, it is frustrating and making us losing interest to continue with the craft. Here is...
Here is the pinwheel quilt block pattern and tutorial I have promised to show you in the Snowman Quilted Pillow Cover and how to piece Half Square Triangle (Easy Quick Method). Finally, I've gotten it done within my busy schedule between crafting and renovating my new house. YAY!!! This simple Pinwheel Quilt Block is constructed...
If you've ever wanted to make a pine tree quilt block, I've got an easy technique for you using half-square triangles (HST). Putting together a tree patchwork has never been simpler with this basic HST method. Enjoy creating your beautiful quilt block! Not too long ago, I came across the cutest Holiday panel with three...
Making a quilt block isn't as difficult as I first thought. I have learned the hard way and the easy way, picking up experiences as I go. Time is precious, creating, and sharing a fail-proof project is always my mission to you! Apart from the recent basic 9 patch block I shared, today here is...
You can easily craft a cozy, cheerful snowman pillow cover to brighten up your holiday décor! Using a store-bought Christmas quilt panel and the trapunto quilting technique, we’ll create a puffy, textured snowman pillow that’s both eye-catching and irresistibly snuggly. Ready to jump in and start this festive adventure? Let’s go! The Perfect Snowman Pillow...
Christmas is just around the corner, so let's make some easy Christmas crafts for the kids. Today, we have a DIY tutorial on how to make a quick Styrofoam Christmas Tree Ornament. Decorate your home with these Christmas tree ornaments tree to spur up the festive atmosphere during this holy season. When the year is...
Ho ho ho, it is December, and here is the Christmas quilted oven mitt I sewed by using the basic 9 patch quilt block in my previous tutorial. Doesn't it fill with the scent of Christmas? I smell cinnamon, berries, clove, peppermint, buttery cookies, fruit cakes, gingerbread, and roasted turkey..... yum yum!!! Can you smell...
If you are a beginner in piecing, you might be thinking the method of sewing this 9 patch quilt block is by cutting many small squares and then stitching them up one by one. There are, in fact, many methods to do it; some methods are slower and need more patience. Over here, I am...
Have a problem organizing and tidying up the placemats and coasters? Why not sew a placemat holder to store them. A plus point is that this placemat holder acts as a piece of home decor in your dining room. After brainstorming a few placemat holder ideas, I decided to sew an awning roof design to...
Hi, I am back with my latest sewing pattern and tutorial: Placemats and Coasters Set for the upcoming Christmas!!!! The placemat comes with cutlery holders at both sides so you can slot in your fork spoon and knife into the holder, while the coaster has a hanging loop at the corner. Thanks to modes4u, the...
Due to my new home's renovation in progress, this year I don't have time to make any Halloween costume for my kids. I am glad to discover Anshu of Blooms And Bugs' Ladybug Tutu Halloween Costume. You will need to prepare the following to sew one for your lovely kid. If you are running out...
Oh my goodness, this is a really spooky and fun DIY Halloween costume idea I have ever seen. I know I have to feature it here and share it with you all immediately after I saw it. To make it even scarier, apply some bloody make-up to the face... You may adapt this method and...
If you have been a fan of Craft Passion's Facebook page, perhaps you already know that I just bought a Bernina quilting sewing machine. This easy baby quilt blanket using the trapunto technique is the first project I did with this superb machine I have ever owned. Prior to deciding on Bernina, I had been...
Let's create Halloween crafts together! Follow this pattern and tutorial to make your own Halloween pillow with a spooky "Boo" effect. Use the bleaching and painting method through a stencil made of freezer paper. October is the month packed with the fun of disguise and dress-up to become the iconic character. Be it for trick-or-treating...
Learn how to make this easy no sew pillow cover using 20" x 28" tea towels. This is a simple pillow cover you can make without using a sewing machine. We use a piece of tea towel for our small rectangle pillow, you can use a larger towel to make a bigger pillow. I was...
A simple hemp basket can be refashioned into a beautiful picnic basket with the help of this tutorial. You can embellish it by crocheting some flowers and leaves, attaching a strap, and adding a button. Fall is romantic, with this "mood swing", I refashioned my hemp basket to become a lovely Fall Floral Picnic Basket...
I always get astonished by talented polymer clay artists of their skill on making miniature food charms or decorations. I adore them so much since it is not my expertise to get it done so perfectly and look so real. After reading this guest tutorial on Polymer Clay Heart-Cookie Charm, I think I can do...
The summer holiday is officially over, and we’re back to yet another round of the school year! Craft Passion is here to help you prepare one of the essential back-to-school supplies for your child, a zipper pencil case. Instead of purchasing a common one from the store, why not personalize it yourself? Nothing speaks more...
How cute is this reusable grocery bag that has a strawberry-shaped self-storage bag? It looks like an ordinary grocery bag when in use, folded into a strawberry bag holder that's "hiding" at the bottom corner of the grocery bag. Like this brilliant idea? Here is the free grocery bag sewing pattern for you to sew....
With global warming getting worse nowadays, major departmental and grocery stores responded to the government's campaign on "Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle." They no longer give out free grocery bags for purchase. We either have to bring our own bag or donate a small charge to get the plastic grocery bag. A Reversible Jumbo Tote Bag...
Have you ever had too many cards that your wallet can handle? You need a handy zipper pouch the size of a credit card rather than struggle with the limited space you have in a wallet. If you are like me in the following scenario, it is time to head down to the free pattern...
All you need is a crochet rug of this famous Giant Doily Rug to spice up your floor and the home decor instantly. Let's get the free crochet pattern and the supplies to make yours today! Blown up your doily and move it from table to floor!!!! A giant doily crochet rug or a crochet...
Make your hemp basket with this crochet basket pattern & tutorial. It is a quick and easy crochet basket pattern to crochet and can be completed within 2 hours. Let's get the free crochet pattern on how to make this rustic basket. With just a little of your time and craft supplies, your hand can...
This is an easy DIY tutorial on how to make faux brick wall panels by using simple materials and special paint. A quick and easy way for building a brick wall backdrop for photography purposes. As a photographer of my own craft tutorials, I always search for variations in photography props including backdrops, tables or...
This is the Water Bottle Holder I sewed using the intrecciato weave fabric made in the previous tutorial. I made it for 1.5 liters Tupperware water bottle but you can adapt the tutorial to sew other sizes. If you do not want to use the intrecciato weave fabric, this tutorial works on other thick fabrics...
Lately, I've been really into creating woven patterns with all sorts of craft materials. In addition to making a knit messenger bag using the Entrelac knitting pattern, a cozy basketweave crochet blanket, a colorful woven rag rug using old sheets, and even trying my hand at easy basket weaving, I'm now excited to be working...
After many days of knitting, sewing, photographing, and preparing patterns and tutorials, I am excited to share the free pattern for the Knitting Bag I created from the Entrelac knitting piece. I am overjoyed with the outcome; I never thought it could be so perfect and practical! At first, I just blindly made the Entrelac...
BiBi Droopy Eared Sock Bunny is sewn by using a single sock, 2 black buttons, and some embroidery floss. So, if you have some socks lying around that's either new or you never want to wear again, make many, many BiBis. If you have a pair, make twin BiBis. That’ll look really adorable!
Washi Tape was on the heat in the scrapbooking and paper crafting world a while ago. I have been loving this translucent effect of the washi tape when I first saw it... never bought one because I wanted to make a DIY washi tape myself. I saw many tutorials on how to make a DIY...
When I first stumbled upon this entrelac knitting pattern, I was immediately captivated by its beautiful interwoven squares. The design is truly remarkable, and I'm excited to make it myself. Join me in learning how to knit this beautiful entrelac pattern with detailed written instructions. The best part is that it comes with well-explained video...
If you came here looking for craft paint projects, this is the place to be. We've compiled a list of 50 craft paint projects using Martha Stewart Craft Decorative Paints and the accessories and other Plaid products that go with them. Hope you have had a wonderful Mother's Day... Are you ready for something new...
Baby is 7” tall stuffed bunny, sew from a single sock and it has a twitchy nose. It is a perfect craft to sew if you have some don’t-know-what-to-do stray socks lying around that are still “new”. Or, you can make twins bunny with a new pair of socks.
Make your own Marcho Sock Monkey by using this ultimate sewing pattern and tutorial. Easy to sew with guides from pictures and instructions. I made an entire sock monkey family out of different sizes of socks.
Once you've finished crocheting the African Flower Purse using the pattern we provided, it's time to move on to the next step. In the second part, we will guide you through the process of how to sew a bag lining for this purse. We've prepared a free downloadable and printable PDF file and a tutorial...
After much anticipation, I have finally completed the tutorial for creating the African Flower Crochet Purse, a project I've been eager to work on for a while. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to crochet this stunning bag. It is the one I planned to design and make since seeing Mia's African Flower...
Love needle felting with wool but don't want to break your pocket by spending too much for the wool roving? Here is the tip! We demo this method with a needle felted carrot where we use a sculptural core method to make a bigger needle felted project (with video tutorial). Wool roving or commonly known...
Look, what have I made from the plain mini felted Easter eggs? I have turned them into little needle felted birds [tweet tweet] and some other cuties. Hope this will get you into the mood for spring and Easter. Previously, you have learned how to make a felted egg with wet felting, now, you go...
