Lori of The Inbox Jaunt is hosting a Mystery QAL (Quilt Along) this month focused on free motion quilting. You’ll start with a quilt sandwich made from two fat quarters (18″x22″), so she’s keeping it small. There’s no piecing so you can concentrate … Read More...
Here is a cookie take on the famous Hershey’s chocolate Kisses. These are really cute for a party! I love how the icing and sprinkles look like the actual wrappers to wrap the chocolates. I think a big plate of … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined faux fur vest
Caroline from Sew Caroline shows how you can make a lined faux fur vest. It’s an add-on to a previously published tutorial for a faux fur vest (which she links to in her post). The add-on tutorial … Read More...
I admit it, I am a huge comic book geek and love all related movies, TV shows and merchandise! So I flipped when I saw this amazing I am Groot card inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy. Jennifer Ingle cleverly … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage heart Valentines banner
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this vintage heart banner. It’s a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, but the vintage sheet hearts would be sweet hanging up year round. The banner is covered … Read More...
Here is a creative way to show someone you love them. You can pick up boxes of matchsticks for a dollar if you have a Dollar Tree store and make several of them. You will also need some pretzel sticks … Read More...
With minimal design on a neutral ground, this quilt celebrates Valentine’s Day without too much fuss. The Chains of Love pattern, designed by Shelly Pagliai of Prairie Moon, is offered as a free download over at Dear Stella blog. Though the quilt showcases their awesome fabrics, you … Read More...
Planning a Super Bowl party where you may have children attending this year? Let even your youngest of guests get in on the “Super” festivities too! Frog Prince Paperie has great ideas for megaphones made from paper cups and mini … Read More...
Tutorial: Deer silhouette sweater
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make this deer head silhouette sweater. It’s a super easy project, with no sewing required. You just need a plain sweater, a bit … Read More...
Over the years canvas drop cloth has become more and more popular to use in the crafting world. It is a very sturdy material that has so many uses, many of which you probably have not even thought twice about. … Read More...
These funky nautical bangles are made using wooden bangles from Tiff at Banglewood Crafts and whilst they are affordable in their raw form you can up-cycle bangles you no longer like or purchase plastic ones too. Nautical Wooden Bangles.… Read More...
OK, let me warn you BEFORE you click. If you do not like profanity then do NOT click this link. Shannon from Shannon’s kitchen gives a very down to earth low down explanation on Coconut oil. Her opening line is … Read More...
If you haven’t already seen these then you are going to love it! Use your favourite yarn scraps to create a Yarn Coffee mug. Pick up a DIY Decorating coffee travel mug from a discount store and instead of letting … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro phone pouch
Linda from Novice Beginnings shares a tutorial for making this cute cell phone pouch. It has a long strap so you can carry it like a purse. Or, use the hook to attach it to … Read More...
HEE HAW! How sweet is this vintage Valentine image?! You can download this cute donkey digital stamp for free over at The Graphics Fairy.
-Heather… Read More...
I do believe that kinetic sand was one of the big seller this past holiday season. I know I bought a couple of boxes to pull out when my grandkids come to visit. Did your household get any? I also … Read More...
Rebecca from Hugs Are Fun! shares a tutorial for making a child’s felt sock matching game. In it are 6 sets of felt sock shapes done up in bright colors and with crazy designs. There are also clothespins painted with … Read More...
Wedding flowers is one area in which you can easily spend some money. Fresh flowers are not cheap and to pay a florist to arrange them, can get to be a little pricey. If you are willing to do a little … Read More...
Today’s etsy shop feature is the shop The Loophole. Here’s a little bit about The Loophole and the people behind it (info from their etsy shop):
“Once upon a time, there was a girl who did all … Read More...
Here’s another project that has multiple elements. The journal cover has a lovely watercolour effect painted in and the tutorial covers how to construct the cover. The design is sweet and clever. You could obviously alter the paint work to … Read More...