Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a Pretend and Play dolly diaper bag. This is sooo cute!! Her kid-sized diaper bag has room for all the doll baby essentials, even a pocket for a little plastic … Read More...
Tutorial: Camera strap cover
Michelle from Wee Folk Art shows how to make a fabric sleeve to cover your camera strap. This simple project adds some “snap” to a plain camera strap. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
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Tip: Cheap & easy cleaner for your iron’s sole plate
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a tip on her blog for cleaning the sole plate of your iron without using expensive or messy cleaners. I won’t spoil the surprise and tell you here what it is, but I can tell … Read More...
Tutorial: Luxe Lovey little bitty snuggle blankie
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Luxe Lovey. It’s a small square of minky fabric surrounded by a pretty satin ruffle. The small size makes it easy for baby … Read More...
Tutorial: Nursery rhyme softie flip doll
Caty from Do Ah Diddy guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make this super sweet nursery rhyme flip doll. The face of the dolls flips down to reveal another face behind, which flips down … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered bendy fashion accessories
Tere from Pony Tails and Fish Scales shows how to make these fun bendy fashion accessories. They’re actually pipe cleaners covered with bright fabrics. What a cool idea!! She shows them worn as hair accessories, bracelets, and even leashes or … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled Sweater Vase
Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to turn an old sweater into pretty vase wraps perfect for fall and winter decor. The texture of the sweaters looks so cool when paired with the smooth, clear glass. … Read More...
Dolly Donation Challenge update: More dollies!
Crystal from Kansas City, KS sent this pair of dollies in for our Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge. Aren’t the adorable? I am LOVIN’ the yarn hair pulled into pigtails!!
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Tutorial: Little kid’s toolbelt
Megan from RyBug and Bug Creator continues her celebration of National Sewing Month with a tutorial showing how to make a pint-sized toolbelt. Kids love things with pockets! They can use it when playing with pretend tools, or take it … Read More...
Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest
Design a spooky cool Halloween tote for the Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest at Totally Stitchin’, and you could win a new sewing machine. First prize is a Babylock Grace sewing machine. Runners up will recieve a tote bag with $100 … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled toddler dress from a woman’s knit skirt
Amy from Our Daily Obsessions shows how she turned a woman’s knit skirt into this fabulous ruffled toddler dress, inspired by similar dresses at J. Crew. When she found the ruffled skirt on the clearance rack, she didn’t like the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pair of leg warmers from an old sweater
Nicole from Create and Delegate kicks off her Make a Sweater Better series with a tutorial showing how to turn an unwanted sweater into an awesome pair of leg warmers. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Repurpose a crocheted tablecloth into pillowcovers
Kirsty from more than 1 & less than a few and kootoyoo shows how to make these lovely crocheted cushion covers. Don’t worry if you don’t have the time or inclination to do the crochet part. A thrifted crocheted tablecloth … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy knit headband with lace flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make her Janie Headband, a stretchy knit headband with a large lace flower embellishment. It takes just a yard of lace to make the flower, while the body of the headband can … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuft a throw pillow
Elizabeth from OnlineFabricStore.net shows how she used a fabric covered button and heavy duty thread to create a tuft at the center of a throw pillow. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: No-sew fabric rosette headband in just 20 minutes
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make this pretty fabric headband in just 20 minutes – no sewing required. She covers the headband by wrapping fabric around it, and then creates rosette embellishments from rolled up … Read More...
Tutorial: Backpack applique for boys
If you think applique and embroidery are only for girls’ items, you haven’t seen what Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar can do. She shares a tutorial over at I Love to Create showing how to embellish … Read More...
Tutorial: Art tote with colored pencil pockets
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting guest blogs over at Expect Moore with a tutorial showing how to make this art tote. Kids will love having a special place for their colored pencils and art supplies, and you’ll love having them having … Read More...
Free pattern: Soft minky fleece sleep mask
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for this sleep mask. They made theirs out of minky fleece fabric for a mask that’s soft, soft, soft against the skin. Get the free pattern.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Tutorial: Long-stemmed fabric roses
Anj from Snowy Bliss shows how to make these lovely long-stemmed fabric roses. They’d be pretty as part of a vintage-y decor, or make a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Go to the tutorial.
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