Anything made by pros at Purl Bee is near perfect. “Molly’s Sketchbook: Sweetheart Charms” are so delightful for a Valentine’s Day gift or for your children, friends or teachers. The colors are so pretty and there is a complete tutorial … Read More...
Tiny Felt Mushrooms Tutorial (NO sew)
Mushrooms of any kind always make me take another look because they are so natural and just seem to appear out of nowhere. Laura and Katie are the hosts of “duo fiber works” and both want to try all types … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Blush & Rust
Today’s soft and rustic inspiration board comes from The Bride Link. The entire mood board was inspired by stationery created by Knoxville Card Company. I love the very feminine blush pink is grounded by rusty browns and earthy … Read More...
The intergenerational appeal of quilting
You can’t actually see the late Ashta Johnston sitting alongside these girls from the Johnston family, but her presence is evident in their laps. Ashta created the blocks in this beautiful Dresden Plate quilt, but never completed it.
As a … Read More...
How to Make Necktie Valentines
Most men keep neckties forever, so raid their ties and make this cute brooch to sport how clever you are. Two neckties and 10 minutes are all you need to make this cute heart, which makes a perfect V-Day pin. … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided quilt block
Braids are so in right now. Jess of The Elven Garden takes braids from hair to hearth with her tutorial for this unique quilt block. She explains when you put several together they create a woven look. Go HERE to … Read More...
Make a Valentine heart bookmark
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum celebrates two loves with this sweet bookmark – reading and the day that celebrates love (Valentine’s Day). Fabric scraps in snappy colors make up the crazy-style heart encircled with simple hand stitching.
Best of all, she … Read More...
PB Inspired Valentine Tea Towels
These are quick and easy when you buy the towels and use pieces of red fabric using iron-on adhesive for the hearts. She has a tutorial and printable pattern, so pretty. Get over to Bren Did and see how to … Read More...
Fennec Fox Face (or sewing tiny felt bits)
“Fennec fox stuffies” from Alice of “Future Girl” draws her design and then cuts the felt following her sketch. Alice said sewing those shapes on is not easy. You want them to be in exactly the right place, but … Read More...
24 Fabulous Felt Crafts Tutorial
Over on “Spoonful” You will find the most amazing felt projects that kids can make or we might like 🙂 There are instructions, patterns and tutorials for each project. These geared toward kids or big kids like us can make … Read More...
How To: Felt Jammy Biscuit Brooches and more
I could spent hours on Laura’s “Bugs and Fishes” showing you all she has made with felt. Laura is living near London and is a designer/maker and crafts writer. This was supposed to be just the on “How To: Felt … Read More...
Why Glass is Transparent – A Video from TedED
Lani Mc Gregor of Bullseye Glass posted this educational video on Facebook and I thought a little science wouldn’t hurt…why is glass transparent. Cool stuff. It comes from TedED and Mark Miodownik. Most people take glass for granted so … Read More...
DIY Indoor Grass
The title of this DIY is DIY Cat Grass. I am not sure why any indoor grass will be specifically for a cat – it could be for anyone. Oh yes, your cat might like it the most – but, … Read More...
Blue Patina Mason Jar Tutorial
Oh how I love Mason jars! Especially these vintage glam beauties created by Tara over at Suburble! These jars would be gorgeous for centerpieces or other floral arrangements at any wedding celebration. Tara shares all the instructions here… Read More...
Celebrate the Start of the Olympics
Although the Sochi Olympic games technically begin on February 6th, the opening ceremony will take place on February 7th. While most might celebrate the Olympics by watching the opening ceremony and the games themselves, why only do that when you … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Glasses Case
Haley Pierson-Cox of “The ZEN of Making has this very handsome “Felt Glasses Case” with a pictorial for us to follow. She made them as gifts for others and I think is an amazing gift or for yourself too, as … Read More...
Lavender Tea Bag Sachets
How charming are these Lavender Tea Bag Sachets (from Heart-Felt Holidays) by Laura Howard for a lovely Valentine gift! They are made with felt and filled with lavender and the receiver can tuck them into a drawer and make everything … Read More...
How-To: Felt Play Mail
Little ones love mail and felt play mail would be the perfect Valentines for them. Put this sweet “Felt Play Mail” away with your other Valentine decorations and have it year after year. When your children outgrow play mail; pass … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Getting Motivated
I think the hardest thing about tackling your unfinished projects is just getting motivated to do them. There’s a reason you didn’t finish them in the first place, and it can be hard to get excited about them again when … Read More...
HOW TO – Embroider on Felt
Alice host of Future Girl has a tutorial showing you how easy it can be to embroider on felt using Tear-Easy stabilizer. When Alice started making handbags she wanted chic labels. She did not like standard labels like (Made By) … Read More...