This vibrant child’s quilt looks like a floor puzzle. To piece a top like this may seem difficult, but it’s not, according to the maker, Polly, of Pieces by Polly. She explains her secret was to sew squares, then applique the puzzle knobbies (a word she coined). As … Read More...
Knitters — and crafters of all sorts — love to watch how-to videos to pick up new techniques, and a lot of people are watching the videos of Judy Graham, whose Knitting Tips by Judy You Tube page boasts nearly … Read More...
Back to the beads – here’s a step by step on Flickr for making “frosted” faceted beads. Click the first image in the set to get the walk through steps.
Artybecca, the tutorial maker, also has a shop with cute … Read More...
Ever wonder how to calculate how much fabric you’ll need to have on hand to sew up a particular quilt top? Tova from Professor Pincushion has you covered with a tutorial she made on this important and often dreaded subject. She kicks things off by sharing … Read More...
Let’s start the post with the whole DRINK IN MODERATION caution for the adults who don’t know how to be responsible.
So is it true? can Vodka make you a better painter? a better artist? Well according to this study… Read More...
Tutorial: Easter egg bunting from burlap and fabric
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this burlap and fabric Easter egg bunting. It’s easy to make. In fact, the sewing is all hand sewing with simple running stitch. … Read More...
Add some die cut paper shapes and some stamped images to a plain cotton bag and you can make an adorable bag for Easter. This is a fun alternative to an Easter Basket. The Chameleon Markers blog has the details.… Read More...
Tutorial: Take in a jeans waist and get rid of the gap
As much as I try to avoid jeans that gape at the back (you know what I’m talking about), I’ve usually got one or two pairs at any … Read More...
Rachel of “floral prints and common sense” has created this adorable sweater covered in clouds. Rachel is a 22-year-old illustrator living in South Carolina. She has a step-by-step tutorial for you to follow and a template for the clouds. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Potholder sewing kit
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how you can make a sewing kit out of a potholder. This is such a smart idea!! You’ll need to get a double potholder – a potholder with separate pockets … Read More...
My son is convinced that candy should be its own food group, so I know he’d love this amazing birthday party idea from Kara’s Party Ideas. It has an outer space theme with all the birthday boy’s favorite sugary treats. … Read More...
In case you are one of those that like to dress everything up in green for St. Patrick’s Day, here is a round up green colored foods. The only thing we ever did for St. Patrick’s Day was to have … Read More...
You can make this sequin square sweatshirt without sewing a stitch. Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to do it. You start with a plain sweatshirt and then use fabric glue to add … Read More...
I don’t know who these books were/are marketed at except maybe crazy Animal people or people who hate the world. I mean “Radiation Cooking” must have really been a big seller or how about the P.S Your Cat Is Dead … Read More...
Photography is a very fun and creative outlet as a hobby, and there are so many different ways to add character to your photos by simply changing out your backdrop. These 8 ideas are great for any type of photo … Read More...
Washing soda, not baking soda, is the topic up for discussion today. If you have ever made your own laundry detergent, then you know exactly what washing soda is. If not, then take a stroll down the laundry detergent isle … Read More...
I think most of us still have one hanging up in the back of the closet right? You know that time after your wedding where you think you are going to treasure it for the rest of your life, because … Read More...
This interesting article by Gary shows you how to make MORE money by making LESS product. You might think more production increases your sales but what if you free up some time to do other things? What if you left … Read More...
I know your wondering why is this on Candle making blog, let’s face it we don’t have a blog for weird crap. Maybe we should start one though. If you are into crazy out there in your face designs then … Read More...
I had to share this tutorial and I know you will all come down hard on me but I think there is a valuable lesson to be learned here. Choose your colors carefully with an open mind.
The actual felted … Read More...