Dust off that sewing machine that’s been collecting dust this winter. Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs shares a free pattern for this Spring-invoking quilt block. What you see here is a quilt made up of 20 of these blocks. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Union Jack zippere cosmetic case
Marnie from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make this Union Jack fabric cosmetic case. The zippered top has tabs at either end to make it easy to pull the zipper open and closed. The boxed bottom gives … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Herbal Provence Soap
This soap is scented with herbs and essential oils that leave you smelling divine. The lush oils will replenish your skin with natural oils. For the full recipe and instructions visit Soaprecipes101.com
Jelly Beans & Package tutorial
Who does not think of Jelly Beans when Easter nears? I never think much about them other times of the year. I like the jelly fruit red ones and then onto orange and then it is downhill and the black … Read More...
Make Light Catchers
This is such a creative experiment shared by Arianne from Still Parenting. She came up with this project to encourage her kids to explore nature during the winter months, but I am sharing it now because it is an … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Enamel Dots
Love enamel dots and want them in a rainbow of your favorite colors? Make your own! Agus Yornet shows you how, with basic crafting supplies and tools. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Felt Spring Violets tutorial & Pattern
Heather of “Hello My Name is Heather” has the sweetest “Felt Spring Violets tutorial” and a pattern to download with the flower shapes. Heather suggests we use them to decorate a headband, ponytail holder, note card, pincushion, or a present … Read More...
Felt Chrysanthemum Pillow tutorial
Amy of “H is For Handmade” has this stunning “Felt Chrysanthemum Pillow” with an excellent tutorial with loads of pictures to follow. I think this is so classy and loving black and white décor; I would have the pillow white … Read More...
Pieced Felt Owl Pencil Holder
This is a cute little project from BH&G with instructions that you can make with the kids. “Pieced Felt Owl Pencil Holder” ENJOY!
DIY Needle Case
This needle case can only be called CUTE! Perfect for market stalls, gift cards or attach them to a business card for a marketing Keepsake!
Full tutorial can be found at E-eliseetc.com.
Tutorial: Perfect Summer Swing Dress
Merrick’s Art shows how you can make her Perfect Summer Swing Dress. It fits close through the shoulders and sleeves, but loose through the body flaring out in a swingy shape and coming just to your knees. You can make … Read More...
Recipe: Radiant Orchid with RIT dye
Radiant Orchid is Pantone’s color of the year for 2014. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares the recipe to make this color in RIT dye, so you can dye your clothing (or shoes, as she shows in this photo) to … Read More...
Clothespin LAMBS tutorial
You can make these lambs from painted wooden clothespins, a few scraps of cardboard and white yarn. The maker says to use thicker yarn than they used, maybe a white fluffy yarn. Cut out the lamb’s body from cardboard and … Read More...
8 Spring Themed Quilt Blocks
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the sun is shining. Hopefully you have your quilting space set up somewhere that you are able to enjoy this beautiful springtime. As well as enjoying everything outside, we all like … Read More...
Paper Bag Nest Counting Game
This time of year there are plenty of birds flying around building nests so I think this educational project is very timely.
Niccola, from An Idea on Tuesday, had some paper bags left over so she had some fun … Read More...
Project: Masking Technique Card
Watch a video tutorial over on the Double Stick Heaven Blog showing you how to make this cute balloon animals card (did you get my pun there?:)) . Laura will show you how to use a masking technique to layer … Read More...
Bunny Boutonnieres and Bows Tutorial
Stephanie is one of the contributors with “Hand Made Mood” and she has the most delightful “Bunny Boutonnieres and Bows” to deck out the kiddos during this Easter Holiday. She has an excellent pictorial for us to follow and you … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted ombre chevron fabric
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she created the painted ombre chevron around the hem of a skirt she made for her daughter. I’m loving the yellow! It looks like summertime!! She used shaped painter’s tape … Read More...
Tutorial: Make A Long Stem Felt Rose
This project comes from “Oh My!” that is collaboratively led and edited by Jessika Hepburn and written by their ever-changing community of contributors and guests. “Make A Long Stem Felt Rose” is created by Jessika Hepburn she has an amazing … Read More...
Project: Funny Cat Card
OMG, this has got to be one of the cutest and funniest cards I’ve seen in awhile! The K Werner Designs blog has a video tutorial showing how you can make one too.
-Heather