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Just as you have to treat Cuddle Minky fabric different when sewing on it, you also need to give it some special treatment when serging it.  The thickness and the nap and the stretch can cause skipped stitches or stretched seams.  Shelly from Giggles and Beans shows how she serges successfully.  Her tutorial includes stitch length and tension settings to …

Before you can sew up any fabulousness, you have to cut your fabric pieces.  It’s the first important step of your sewing projects, but it’s not necessarily an enjoyable one.  Personally, I find it stressful because it’s one of the few things you can do in sewing that can’t be undone if you mess it up.  Amy from Positively Splendid …

These precious “Bird ornaments” are designed and created by Cushla of “Pilgramnz” with a Pattern and Tutorial”.  Thanks Cushla for sharing your design, too sweet.…

Jessa from Sparkle shows how she made her beautiful Falling Shamrock tea towel.  She used DecoArt’s Ink Effects fabric transfer ink to create the watercolor shamrocks.  It’s pretty for St. Patrick’s Day, but you could use this same technique with other simple shapes to make towels for other holidays, or for year round décor.  It would also be a cool effect on garments.  Go to …

Carmen Flores Tanis is teaching some very cool classes on how to etch dichroic glass at Coatings by Sandberg. There are patterns available in dichroic glass but it’s so cool if you can make your own. Your designs on your glass…thus making your work unique in every way. CArmen is super crafty and very talented at what she does, …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sun is finally shining in my neck of the woods and all I can think about is being outside. Even if I can’t get out in the sun, I can enjoy this adorable little mouse, scooting around town. The pattern, along with other freebies, can be found on Val en Croix…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think one of the hardest things about an anniversary is coming up with a gift or a way to celebrate that is personal and doesn’t seem so generic. PinkmichK on Craftster.org used her own thumbprint to create a one of a kind Heart Pillow for her and her husband’s second wedding …

How adorable are these new bunny stamps from C. C. Designs? Hop on over to their blog for a simple how to for making some cute Easter treat bags.

-Heather…

Whether you have a watch strap that is broken, or you just want a new look for your watch, you can make a new strap from scrap fabric.  Josie from Sew for Soul shows how.  You can make one from any light to medium weight fabric.  Elastic inside the strap allows it to easily stretch over your hand.  Go to …

Cecile McPeak of “Just Another Button Company” shows us how to put together this very sweet pincushion.  The first thing is to get an ice cream cup (pick your flavor) and eat the contents :)  This is an online button shop and this tutorial is a gift to us and we say thanks, too cute. Get the type on ice …

I’m really interested in this bit of knitting geekery from Knit Darling, which is about knitting needle materials and how different needles — even those labeled as being the same size — can give you different gauge results.

She knit up swatches of the same number of stitches and rows on four different kinds of needles, using the same …

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns may be my new best friend.  She doesn’t know that yet, ha!  But her post on how to copy – and improve the fit – of a favorite pair of jeans has me loving her forever.  She uses the rub-off method to make a pattern from an existing pair of jeans, without …

In time for Easter, I have found this great craft idea from 4 years ago. It stands the test of time! Better late than never!

Using old book pages, (I can’t see why newspaper wouldn’t do), you can make this wreath using simple steps. You will need to use store bought Easter eggs though, and I wish they had provided …

Natalia of Piece N Quilt has completed the quilting part of 3 quilts going to newborn triplets. The wee boys’ grandmother made the tops for Luke, Thomas, and Mason, then sent them out for quilting. Here’s a peek at Mason’s quilt (still needs a binding). Natalie’s Bubble pantograph pattern makes me think of bubble wrap. Such a fun design! Go …

These “Rainbow Felt Headband’s”  would be adorable for St Patrick’s Day on any age girl. Jodi Durr of “Meaningful Mama” is a wife and mother of three.  She created these headbands for her daughter’s birthday and she wanted each gift bags to contain a headband for each girl representing each color of the rainbow.  Jodi sure hit the mark with …

I don’t care much for sports, but I do love me some fabric!  FinnStyle has the type of March Madness I can get into.  Instead of basketball, it’s Marimekko fabric designs that are competing.  It’s Marimekko Madness!  They’ve put 16 of their most popular Marimekko designs into brackets.  You can submit your predictions and have to chance to win a $250 …

Not only can you use this homemade game to teach young kids the alphabet, you can use it to encourage older children to spell words. Anna was inspired to make this project when she got a great deal on a big box of ping-pongs. She enhanced the fun, and the learning, by also incorporating egg cartons into this game.

Learn …

Beth at Hungry Happenings is always sending us amazing creations. Whenever I am stuck for a creative recipe, I know I can find inspiration on her blog. The actual recipe and directions are featured on Tablespoons.com, but you can get there from Beth’s page too.

I think I’ll skip the real beer and take two of these. …

This Almond & Rosewater body lotion recipes creates a syrup that glides all over your skin. Using glycerin and Almond oil as it’s base there is no white cream based ingredients in it.  It looks fantastic in a bottle or jar as it’s clarity is pretty and crystal like. Full Recipe and tutorial here.…

This “Dance In The Rain” Printable is from Everything Etsy and it is super cute. This would be lovely in a little girls room or on Grandma’s shelf. Print it out on fabric and create an adorable bag or apron.

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Wiki  Source  “In some Native American cultures, a dreamcatcher (or dream catcher; Lakota: ihá?bla gmunka, Ojibwe: asabikeshiinh, the inanimate form of the word for “spider”^[1][2] or Ojibwe: bawaajige nagwaagan meaning “dream snare”^[2]) is a handmade object based on a willow hoop, on which is woven a loose net or web. The dreamcatcher is then decorated with sacred items such as feathers and beads.”

Love this …

Dana of “Made” has our year round gift giving covered with these very cool “Monogrammed Family Ornaments”!  We all love items with our letters on them.  Ornaments are not just for Christmas!  We all like personalized presents and show them off on a desk, a key fob, clothing and etc. Dana has a wonderful tutorial to follow.…

I am loving this faux pallet Easter bunny wall art by savedbylovecreations.com. Not only is it Easter/Bunny related, it is actually not using any pallets (of which I am quite sick of cmon’ everyone, let’s move on!).

So, if not using pallets, then what is it using? Popsicle Sticks

Get the full details here: Faux Pallet Easter Wall Art…

This is a lovely “Felt Hydrangea Flower” for spring and Easter decorations.  This tutorial is on “Useful DIY” and they are not telling the source of this tutorial, but there are plenty of pictures and a pattern for us to follow and I think we can figure out this project.  If anyone knows who created this, let me know.…

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern for her Spring Chick softie.  The edges are left raw, and wings are sewn on with buttons.  You can make one from fabric scraps or even vintage linens.  She suggests making a couple to decorate a wreath.  They would also be cute perched in an Easter basket.  Go to Patchwork Posse to get the pattern.…

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