We were invited by Brother Australia to test drive their new sewing machine range “Simplicity”.
Brother International Australia, is a leading manufacturer in home sewing machines and has partnered with industry icon Simplicity® Patterns to launch three new … Read More...
Can you hear the squeals of delight when the kids see these staring at them. I already have a request from my teenager to have these for Valentine’s Day. I hope mine will come out looking as cute as these. … Read More...
“Made by Molu” hosts by Molu; who loves all things creative, vintage and handmade. The inspiration behind the name was her mum…or to be more precise, what she used to call her for the last 20-odd years and still does … Read More...
This tutorial makes me want to make a cat tent even though I don’ town a cat….maybe I could make them for charity? Pop on over to the blog Practically Functional for the fun and easy tutorial on how to … Read More...
Are you one of those people that need to put sauce on everything you eat, but are trying to cut back on calories and processed foods? This sauce is for you. You can put it on steaks, potatoes, salads and … Read More...
Kathy from Merriment Design shows how you can make this football onesie, with no sewing required. All you need is a brown onesie, some ribbon, and some fusible webbing. So cute! And perfect for Superbowl parties!
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Do you want to have a space to exercise daily without having to pay a gym fee? Maybe you can look at this post for design ideas for an at home gym. While some of them are a little extreme and over … Read More...
I love lasagna, but sometimes it is just too heavy. Here is a light version that you can have as an appetizer or when you need a light meal with a side salad. This would be perfect on the nights … Read More...
Dish loading into your dishwasher can be one of the main arguments in some kitchens. Everyone has their own style and no one likes it when a visitor loads it for you either right?. But did you know that when … Read More...
“Research shows that knitting and other forms of textile crafting such as sewing, weaving and crocheting have quite a lot in common with mindfulness and meditation — all are reported to have a positive impact on mind health and well-being”… Read More...
Tutorial: Button front lumbar pillow
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this lumbar pillow with a buttoned closure on the front. The button front closure is a perfect opportunity to mix some prints. Use one print on one side of … Read More...
This stunning tag features lovely butterflies that were stamped over a background of splattered alcohol inks that were then cut out and layered, they look like they could fly off the paper! Find more info on making this tag over at the My Corner … Read More...
This is a brilliant way to recycle an old table! You actually only need the base of a table (this one was made from a coffee table). To create a tapestry table like this one, you simply staple some burlap … Read More...
Redwork is not a new concept in the embroidery world by any means, but it still holds true to its simple beauty. If you are a fan of redwork, then check out these 8 simply adorable patterns we found. each have … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron bodice for a little girl’s dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can piece an eye catching chevron bodice for a little girl’s dress. You’ll needa striped fabric and your favorite basic dress pattern. If you … Read More...
Here we go! Another round-up of the posts that everyone loved most this week.
This one is an oldie … Read More...
One of the most interesting booths I saw at the 2015 CHA show last weekend was the crocheted/knitted version of “The Chronicles of Narnia” also known as “Yarnia”. I really loved this movie when I was younger, so I … Read More...
Need a new recipe for entertaining? This is the one for your next party. This looks like the perfect appetizer for when you have the girls over for wine and book club. Dare I mention, Super Bowl Sunday? Sorry! Only … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap leather heart keychains
Colleen from Pretty Prudent shows a fun project you can make with leather (or faux leather) scraps. She uses them to make these heart keychains, personalized with a message made with leather stamps. If you don’t have any … Read More...
Alcohol ink markers, like Copics, can add great details, shading and depth to your stamped images. You can take that one step further by using a colorless blender pen to “remove” color and even more texture, especially to stamped critters, … Read More...