This is exciting news. Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Fransson! is hosting a Cat Quilt Along starting on Sunday, December 1. Noting the timing of this, it might be fun to use holiday fabrics for the cat faces. Go HERE to … Read More...
Archives for November 2013
Celtic Solstice mystery quilt
Bonnie of Quiltville’s Quips and Snips has kicked off her 2013 mystery quilt, the Celtic Solstice. Go HERE to get your first clue.
Image credit: Quiltville’s Quips and Snips
Tutorial: Modern Christmas Tree quilt
Christa is hosting a Quilt Along (QAL) on her blog for a Modern Christmas Tree wall hanging. On the color diagram you see her quilt pattern for piecing the top. On the other she generously shares her sketch for free … Read More...
Recycled paint chip cell phone case
Over at the blog Cafe Craftea Craft Things to Make & Things to Bake there is a great idea on how to change the color of your clear cell phone case with recycled paint chips and with her tutorial you … Read More...
Tutorials: Père-Noël quilt
Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares on her blog how to make this Christmas-themed lap quilt. She’s broken it down into three parts, the first is piecing the quilt top – notice she’s using gorgeous holiday fabric. The second is … Read More...
Soap Making – Gingerbread House
You know those moment’s where you go “Wow why didn’t I think of that?” Well this is one of those.
Oilandbutter shares her brilliant idea for making a Gingerbread house from a silicone cookie mold. It is adorable! Check out … Read More...
Little Deer Cathedral Windows
I’m fawning over Kerri’s (lovely little handmades) latest quilt project. Her Cathedral Windows are made from fussy cut motifs on a polka dot ground. Once she makes enough, she plans to sew them into a pillow.
Her approach … Read More...
Winner of the $25 gift card giveaway from “Hande made it; Jewelry for everyone!”
Linda Davis Siess Lucky #2 is the winner of the $25 gift card giveaway from “Hande made it; Jewelry for everyone!” Congratulations Linda, enjoy shopping with Hande. Hande, thanks again for the giveaway 🙂 I will be sending her … Read More...
How to Make Felt Snowman Christmas holiday home decor
Get the step by step DIY tutorial instructions from “How To Instructions”!
FREE Felt Food Pattern and Easy DIY Santa Beard
Are little ones are getting a toy kitchen for Christmas and we have been looking for felt foods for them to use with their new toy. These Sandwiches with the tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, bread and bag of chips are just … Read More...
Tutorial: Secret to Cutting Felt & Making Felt Cookies
Patty and Dannielle are the co-hosts of “Make it Cozee” and have many very fun and interesting tutorials. The one I am sharing with you today is the “Tutorial: Secret to Cutting Felt” and it is clever and easy. Patty … Read More...
Project: Stamped Christmas Holiday Frame
Stamp up a wooden frame for baby’s first Christmas, a perfect gift for new parents! Find directions on the Stampendous site.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite supplies out over … Read More...
Free pattern: Cuddle Buddy Bear and a pocketed pillowcase to keep him close
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making this soft, snuggly Cuddle Buddy Bear. His shape is perfect for little hands to hold close while sleeping. And to give him a special place to tuck him in … Read More...
Fruit Snowman Desserts
Healthy Snacks!
Seems like from Halloween till after Christmas, there is nothing but baked goods and candy everywhere. I know I can’t complain too much since my posts have been filled with baked goods and candy. I do love snowmen … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt house Christmas ornament
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a cute little felt house ornament for your Christmas tree. The house is a simple shape of felt, with scraps of fabric stitched down for the door and the roof … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow Makeup Pouch
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a makeup pouch with a big bow sewn on to the front. She made it to hold a sampler of mascaras, but you could use this pouch to hold a selection … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute gift card holder
If gift cards are on your gift giving list, check out this tutorial by Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings . She’s over at See Vanessa Craft today showing how you whip up a pretty fabric gift card holder. It’ll take … Read More...
Tutorial: Bubble Bead How-To
Ponsawan Sila makes great beads AND she shares the how-tos. These ones are great beads with super simple canes for good effect.
Project: Chalkboard Ornament
The Hero Arts blog has a video tutorial for making some fast and easy gifts for the holidays, including a pretty chalkboard style stamped ornament. These would be perfect teachers gifts!
-Heather
Stamped Metal Earrings
These DIY Christmas earrings are made using Impressart’s embossing tools and they look great. Create a festive touch to your outfit with a few supplies. For the full tutorial and more info on the tools check out the Impressart website… Read More...