Head over to Sew4Home for a tutorial showing how to make a belt pouch to hold a cell phone. You can attach it two ways: slide it on a belt using a loop sewn to the back, or clip it … Read More...
Archives for April 2013
Tutorial: Clothespin bag
Johanna Rundel shows how to make a hanging bag to hold clothespins. It fits over a clothes hanger, with a wide pocket to hold your clothespins. Go to her tutorial. The tutorial is in German, but you can follow … Read More...
Handmade Wine Bag – Hostess Gift
There are a few wine purses going around the internet at the moment and even ELLEN featured one. But rather then go with the flow (pun intended) I have decided to showcase this beautiful Handmade Wine bag complete with … Read More...
Tutorial: Pressing board
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how to make a pressing board she says is perfect for quilters to press blocks or seams. Sounds like something I need to make on a DIY weekend. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Newsy: Modern Block Quilt Along starts in May
If quilting goals get pushed just like your bi-weekly workout, listen up. Amy of And Sew We Craft wants you to join her Modern Blocks Quilt Along kicking off in May, running through April 2014. It will be an entire … Read More...
Mother’s Day Giveaway: Win a Cricut Expression 2 and oh.. heaps more..
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Scalloped Bar Necklace Tutorial
Isn’t this scalloped necklace stunning? I like the simplicity of it. Aki posted a tutorial on her blog “Minted Strawberry” to show how she created this necklace using metal and leather. You might be surprised at the technique … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Woodink
This weeks featured Etsy shop is Woodink. Woodink is the creative brainchild of a husband and wife team that specialize in quality kitchen accessories with personalized touches. The variety of designs and the attention to detail in the carvings … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Mexican Citrus
Bright yellow adds a pop of zesty color to this festive Mexican-Inspired board at Postcards & Pretties!
Recycled Copper Chain Tutorial
Do you have any scraps of electrical wire lying around the house? Maybe from a leftover home renovation project? In this tutorial “Recycled Copper Chain” you will learn how to use scraps of electrical wire to make a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Boho Maxi-Dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Boho Maxi-Dress for girls. It’s a long sundress with a wide ruffle at the hem and a halter bodice. How perfect is this dress for summer? … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric pocket for an IKEA Fintorp rail
Destri from The Mother Huddle uses a Fintorp rail from IKEA to organize her craft table. You can buy buckets and hooks to hang from the rail (it was designed for kitchen organization), but she created a custom pocket to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Toddler’s shorts romper refashioned from an adult shirt
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a toddler’s shorts romper out of an adult button up shirt. The pintucks on the shirt that she used created a pretty detail on the shorts romper. Snap tape at the … Read More...
50 Trendy Pattern-Inspired Details for Weddings
Chevrons, polka dots, stripes and more: patterns are a hot trend for weddings! Discover 50 ways to add pattern-inspired details to your wedding celebrations at weddingbells.
Knitting: Not Just for Stay-at-home Moms
I really wanted to like this article from the Star-Telegram about younger knitters who were attracted to the craft for various reasons but stick with the craft because of the friendships they’ve formed doing it. I mean, it doesn’t even … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage French Labels
The Graphics Fairy has some pretty vintage French Apothecary labels in different colors to download for free, click here.
-Heather
Soda Can Lanterns
How do soda cans cut into lanterns look this good? Find how-to instructions at The Star.
Gummy Bear Layer Cake
If you think the Gummy Bear coated outside is cool…. Inside you’ll find yummy layers of chocolate cake with a rainbow of frosting beneath. Make the gummy bear layered cake HERE at Raspberri Cupcakes.
Button Cookies
These button cookies are as easy to make as cutting out holes in slice n’ bake cookies, but displayed at this sewing-themed party with the spools of thread labels, they are super cool button cookies. Make them HERE at One … Read More...
Kreate-a-lope® {Product Review}
Creating your own custom envelopes is a cinch with the Kreate-a-lope® envelope template! Nick Romer, the creator of these handy templates, sent a couple of sizes for me to try out and review. I received the A2 standard invitation … Read More...