Can you believe Halloween is just ten days away? I'm still totally obsessed with pom-pom crafts, so I thought it would be fun to create a pom-pom pumpkin in the shape of a Jack O'Lantern. If you want to join in on the fun, I'll show you how to make your very own pom-pom pumpkin...
So, you've made some pom-poms for your project and want to make use of it, to decorate it, etc, but.... the size is too big or you want it in another shape other than round. You need to trim it, of course. Here is the tutorial of an easy way on how to trim and...
Learn the basics of how to make yarn pom poms by using pom pom makers. Create pom-poms for use in a variety of crafts, and then transform them into things like garlands, hair accessories, dolls, and so on. Recently, I fell in love with making Pom Poms. At first, I bought the pom-pom maker just...
Learn how to knit a scarf with Pom Pom yarn to create a Faux Mink Scarf that is super soft and warm. This scarf is great for keeping your neck and shoulders warm on wintry days. You only need to know how to do the knit stitch to complete the scarf. Yarn The yarn I...
After being frustrated with the easy-to-get-burn traditional Paper Pagoda Lanterns which I used to carry and walk around the neighborhood with my kids during Mid-Autumn Festival, I came out with the idea of this Glass Jar Pagoda Lantern. I dislike the paper type for 2 reasons, they get burn easily (this is dangerous especially to...
Thanks for the great response to the Granny's Style Rag Rug I posted a few days ago. I was asked to create a tutorial, so I woke up early this morning and took step-by-step photos to show you how to fold and sew those tiny triangles and make them into Triangle Fold Coasters. Since I...
Oh, get ready to hook, loop, and swoop your way into the fabulous world of crochet scrunchies! Why, you ask? Well, it’s like mixing a sprinkle of creativity with a dash of DIY magic! Crocheting a scrunchie is not just about tying up your tresses; it’s about crafting your very own hair charmer that whispers,...
It is not Valentine's Day yet!!!! But I knitted some loves with this Heart Pattern, just to celebrate Craft Passion's 1st anniversary month this August 🥰. I especially like the one shown above, red heart with a beige background, it is also meant to symbolize "Passion" - so it does denote the name of "Craft...
The process of sewing a reverse applique is very easy. Let's familiarize ourselves with the technique by following the step-by-step instructions in the detailed guide below. It can be used to add decoration to sewing projects as well as patch a torn-open garment. Although we typically demonstrate how to sew this reverse applique using hand...
I am so glad that my blog's migration is finally over, phew!!! After numerous sleepless nights fighting against broken links, fine tune the layout (still doing though), adding plugins, widgets, blah blah blah.... I am back to posting again, YAY!!!
As promised, here is my first free pattern for the drawstring bag made from T-shirt yarn, yup, another recycle project for the environment. You can click the image below to get the free pattern link in acrobat .pdf format.
T-shirt yarn has become popular in recent years. Besides the normal yarn that you use for crochet and knitting, now you have another brilliant material for your next project. T-shirt yarn is a bulky weight, which means you can whip up a project quickly. Apart from buying the T-shirt yarn from the shelf, you can...
Do you have the habit of keeping your grocery plastic bags? I do, and have plenty of them in my cabinet. I know that I will make a Recycle Grocery Plastic Bags project one day instead of throwing them away into the dustbin and loading the landfill. I emptied them out on the weekends as...
I hope you had a wonderful sewing weekend, I am doing some hexagon quilting (English paper piecing, or EPP for short) for a project this weekend. My mother taught me how to do English paper piecing, and we've made a few blankets for our family since we were kids, all hand-sewn with love!!! What is...
This is the monkey, Chi Chai Monchan that I planned to make as part of the frame clutch purse to my friend. [Here is the finished coin purse] I would like to show you the process to make one, hope you will try it out too. Color selection of the felt material. Making cardboard templates...
