If you want to start a discussion about the different seasons, now is the perfect time. This nature activity, which can easily be done outside, is made using 4 twigs you can gather from your yard. Attach the twigs to … Read More...
Tutorial: How to increase the waist of a sewing pattern
Adding extra width to the waist of a sewing pattern involves more than just cutting a little extra fabric on the sides. If you want to maintain the shape of the garment, you’ll need to do a little slash and … Read More...
Freebie: Printable kids’ measurement chart
Sewing for kids can be challenging if you don’t have them around for a quick measure. How else would you know how long to make a skirt? Or how long to hem a sleeve? Pam from Threading My Way has … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy summer caftan dress
We might be stalking back-to-school sales, but there’s still plenty of summer left. How about making yourself a caftan dress to enjoy the rest of the summer? Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can make one. It’s super … Read More...
21 Craft Ideas from Pinterest We NEVER Want To See Again – What Would You Add To The List?
Pinterest has become a huge go to for most of us, and as crafters, we tend to fall back on the site as a great place for inspiration. While it does have a lot of good ideas, there are some … Read More...
12 Activity Bag Book Ideas for Kids
Next time you are planning a long road trip with the kids (or any occasion where you need them to sit still for an extended period of time), check out this book create using several activity bags. Now is the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy way to finish your serger thread tails
Sergers make quick work of sewing and finishing seams, but you’ve got to take care of those tails of thread. You can’t just clip them off or the stitches will rip out. That’s no good! Lauren from Pattern Workshop and … Read More...
Tutorial: Planets from Polymer
As a cheerful polymer clay artist and enthusiastic science geek I often look for projects where the two intersect. Yes, I make art for work but I also enjoy using my clay for technical pursuits such as building models or … Read More...
Freebie: Cut and Paste Paper Crafting Magazine
Aly Dosdall is sharing a free copy of the on-line magazine Cut and Paste. This magazine includes loads of card and paper crafting ideas with tips on sewing and stitching, adding twine and using a punch board to your cards. … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple but cute sewing machine cover
A sewing machine cover does more than make your sewing machine look pretty. It also keeps the dust in the air from settling into your machine’s inner workings when not in use. Tia from Little Button Diaries shows how to … Read More...
Free Chart – Happy B Day
Generally speaking I hate when words are shortened and abbreviated. In fact it actually annoys the heck out of me but that might be because my husband and daughter LOVE to use code words, abbreviations and sign language to communicate.… Read More...
DIY Glitter Globe Mobile
Today I wanted to feature a tutorial that shows you how to create a fun DIY Glitter Globe Mobile to hang in your children’s bedroom, made by the talented Amy from Delineate your Dwelling.
While Amy actually made this mobile … Read More...
DIY “Heart me” T-shirt
Decorate a T-shirt with this step by step tutorial using your scrapbooking supplies and some fabric paint. Kyriakos posted this on the blog The Crafts World and I think it turned out pretty great! There are so many different ways … Read More...
Project: Hot Air Balloon Thank You Card
Send someone an uplifting Thank You card with this fun hot air balloon card. I love the watercolor wash background! Visit the Create a Smile blog to watch the video tutorial.
-Heather
Tutorial: Mark and sew double ended darts
Double ended darts can create beautiful shaping in a bodice. They look like diamonds or pointy ovals on your pattern piece, usually at the waist in a dress that does not have a waist seam. Because they appear in the … Read More...
How to make giant candy decorations
Yes, my crafty thoughts are turning toward the holidays. You too? Well this tutorial on how to make giant candy decorations out of a pool noodle is brilliant! So have fun with your pool noodle this summer and then turn … Read More...
Free Digital Embroidery Sewing Letters
Julia’s Needle Designs is sharing her Sewing themed letters. Perfect for craft bags and carry all totes. These letters are released in random order.
Technique: Ocean Wave Background
Using a spackling compound , stamping ink and a stencil you can make a cool water and wave card background. This look pairs perfectly with ocean and sea critter stamps. Find out how to make this background over at Jess … Read More...
Free pattern: Cherries Applique
Quilters, this project would be a great introduction to Sue Spargo’s q-world view. She uses a felted wool ground for her applique shapes and finishes them with pretty embroidery stitches.
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shares this cherries applique pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Clay Stamps
This tutorial from PolymerClayCentral.com works just fine without an extruder but with one it goes so much quicker. The various strands and shapes of strands you can extrude can be laid out to create words and images fairly quickly. This … Read More...