As the year draws to a close, I can’t help but feel a bit reflective of all that has happened on the Everything’s Famtastic blog these past months. So, I thought, why not take a stroll down memory lane and highlight the 12 most popular blog posts you loved this year?
And nope, they’re not only about sewing (although mostly 😉)!
I’ve also got blog posts filled with those side-splitting memes that made us laugh out loud and snort our coffee as well as a few golden nuggets for family fun that saved the day (and our sanity!) more than once.
Whether you’re here for the sewing tips that turn “whoops” into “wow” or the ideas that make parenting feel like a win (at least for the day), there’s something for everyone in this list.
So, grab a cup of coffee (or whatever keeps you going these days) and dive in to discover which ones you’re read… and which ones you haven’t (yet)! Cheers to the most read blog posts that made this year one for the books!
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The 12 Most Read Blog Posts of the Year
So, I’ve checked all the stats from this year and put together this list of the 12 most viewed blog posts this year on Everything’s Famtastic. Not all of them were published this year, but they sure have been the most popular posts to read!
And just for fun, I’m going to count down backwards from 12 to the number 1 fave post of the year! 😉
The question is: how many of these have YOU read? 🤔
Most Popular Blog Post 12: Simple Valentine’s Day Sewing Projects Using your Fabric Scraps Stash
Clear out your fabric stash AND show your special person some love?!?
The title of this blog post gives you a crystal-clear description of what you’d expect to read there… Cute things you can easily sew for Valentine’s Day to share your affections without blowing the budget on loads of new fabric.
But what are those sewing projects? Take a look at this Valentine’s blog post to see for yourself!
Most Popular Blog Post 11: Awesome Animal Costumes to Easily Make for Your Kids
Who hasn’t had one of their kids dream of dressing up in fun costumes, whether it be for Halloween, Karneval, or just because?!?
This blog post became so popular because it shares a bunch of cool animal costumes to make for your cute kids (as well as links to other homemade kids’ costume ideas).
Some of the costumes require more sewing than others. You’ll see what I mean when you head to Awesome Animal Costumes for Kids.
Most Popular Blog Post 10: How to Sew the Ultimate Handmade Relaxing Neck Pillow
The 10th most read blog post this year is all about relaxing. Well, relaxing after sewing… but you know what I mean!
If you’ve never heard of a reading bone pillow or want to try making yourself (or for someone else 😉) an unconventional cushion, then you need to check out this post.
Find out more about these cool yet comfortable cushions at the Ultimate Neck Pillow.
Most Popular Blog Post 09: How to Sew the Perfect Hulk Costume
If you haven’t heard of the Incredible Hulk, perhaps you’ve been mistaking him for Shrek all these years! 🤣
This Hulk costume is a mish-mash combining the best parts of a number of costume ideas so that you can make your own little Hulk incredible. Psst! Those muscly abs are my favourite part!
Read all the details about making your own Hulk Costume.
Most Popular Blog Post 08: How to Sew an Easy Mobile Phone Pillow Stand
Have you heard the saying “Necessity is the mother of invention”? Well, I surely wasn’t the 1st person to ever come up with a plush pillow stand for a mobile, but after discovering that some of my kids could use something stable to stand their phone on, I figured out a solution that worked perfectly for them.
What’s also cool, is that it is great for holding an e-reader or tablet too. And it is oh-so-simple to make!
See for yourself How to Make a Phone Pillow Stand.
Most Popular Blog Post 07: Best Book Series for 9–12-Year-Old Girls to Read Now
Lucky number 7 on the list of most read blog posts this year is nothing to do with sewing, but rather inspiring your tween girls to discover new book series that they’ll love.
My kids like nothing better than to busy their noses into page-turning books and they actually asked me whether they could contribute to my blog by putting together book lists for other kids to enjoy too.
You can read 😉 about these Fabulous Book Suggestions for Tween Girls.
Most Popular Blog Post 06: Simple Christmas Sewing Projects to Brighten Your Home this Holiday Season
Oh, what good timing! End of the year and here you can find a whole bunch of gorgeous fabric crafts to add a pop of unique Christmas cheer to your home!
There are just SO MANY sewing projects for Christmas online that you could scroll endlessly through and still feel bewildered!
That’s why I created this round-up for you of Simple Christmas Sewing Projects.
Most Popular Blog Post 05: Clever and Creative Ways to Easily Reuse Your Old Towels
Have you ever opened the doors to your linen closet, eyed off all of the towels and bedlinens sagging off the shelves and then closed the doors just as quickly?!? Well, there are plenty of things you can use your old towels (yep, those ones that live at the very back of that same closet!) for that doesn’t mean tossing them in the trash.
If you keen to do a linen closet Spring clean, have a read of this nifty collection of Ways to Reuse Your Old Towels.
Most Popular Blog Post 04: Hilarious Mom Memes You Need to Share with Your Friends
No surprises here, the number 4 blog post read this year is aimed straight at busy moms just like you and I.
Full of laugh-out-loud memes and embarrassingly-relatable parenting moments, this is one blog post you don’t want to miss and is perfect for the times when you feel like you are losing your sweet-mom mind! 🤪
See what I mean with these Hilarious Mom Memes.
Most Popular Blog Post 03: Popular Book Series for Tween Boys They’ll Love to Read
Once again book recommendations for your kids (from my kids!) make an appearance in this top 12 blog posts of the year list. But this time, tween boys are in focus!
This blog post contains a must-read collection of book series that will get your little guy addicted to reading.
Need some reading tips (or gift ideas) for your boy? He’ll get a kick out of these Book Series for Tween Boys.
Most Popular Blog Post 02: how to make a useful fabric box in any size
What’s better than being able to follow sewing instructions to make a fabulous fabric box? Being able to decide which size basket you could actually use and learning how to make exactly what you want! 💪
Once you know this secret trick, you’ll never look back when it comes to handmade storage accessories in your home. (Hint! They also make cute gifts!)
Get the tutorial to make your own Useful Fabric Box in Any Size.
Most Popular Blog Post 01: DIY Last Minute Gifts to Sew
Oooh, apparently we all can’t get enough of creating beautiful handmade gifts for our loved ones! And apparently, we all like to leave it to the last minute too! 🤣
The most read post from my Everything’s Famtastic blog this year is all about simple gifts you can sew (perfect for any occasion, not just Christmas gifts). Bonus points: many of them can be sewn with leftover fabric pieces you already have in your craft stash!
Don’t miss this number 1 post👉 DIY Last Minute Gifts to Sew.
And there you have it—my top 12 blog posts of the year, packed with sewing brilliance and parenting fun! I hope revisiting these favourites brought back some memories or sparked super inspiration, gave you a few laughs, or even a new idea to try.
Here’s to more fun, fabric, and family memories in the year to come!
So, once again I’ll ask you: which of these 12 popular posts had you already seen before? Which one are you going to read next? Did you have a different favourite Everything’s Famtastic blog post that didn’t make the cut this year? Comment below!!
