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DIY Embroidered Bucket Hat

As a mother of 3 boys who love being outdoors, I've had my fair share of sewing bucket hats. In the Summer we spend most..

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Five Tips for Making Learning to Sew Fun for Kids

Kids have really amazing minds, they want to know a lot, everything is interesting to them and they learn things

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Fish and Fisherman Hat

Any fishing lovers out there? My mom gave my son these adorable baby fisherman overalls and when I opened the gift all I c …

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Little Red Riding Hood Cape

Based on the classic fairy tale, this Little Red Riding Hood Cape is the perfect crocheted costume accessory for dress up or Halloween!

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Newborn Tennis "Set"

Do you know any tennis players who are expecting? Want to surprise them with a tennis ""set""? Well keep reading for some …

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Kiddo's Cowl and Ear Warmers

Cool weather is approaching and it's time to start making those fun accessories to stay warm. My sweet friend Ruby was in …

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Turtle Power Mask

Any little ""Turtle Power"" fans out there? Oh man, do I have the perfect pattern for you! My nephews love the super turtl …

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Tiger Friend

While searching for a stuffed animal pattern to make for a baby shower gift, I came across Red Heart's Birthday Bear for a Prince free pattern.

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Dino Stripes Hat

Do you have kids, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews that love dinosaurs? Man my nephew, Chandler, sure does! He even know …

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Cro-Shayley Makes the Merry-Go-Round Teddy Bear

Need a big BEAR hug? Oh man, do I have the perfect, snuggly pattern for you! I had a few skeins of Red Heart Snuggle Bunny in my yarn stash and I was dying..

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Back to School Pencil Case

Let’s face it, as we’re all shopping for back-to-school clothes, shoes, and what not, couldn’t we all use a little cost-effective crafting?

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Cro-Shayley Makes Red Heart's Dragon Hat

My friend, Lizzie, turned 7 a few weeks ago. She had planned a dragon-themed birthday party and was in need of a super cute dragon hat.

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