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Savor the last blooms of summer by crafting your very own fresh flower wrist corsage! There’s something magical about wearing real, sweet-smelling flowers — it’s like carrying a little piece of the garden with you wherever you go.
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Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a pair of little kid’s underwear. She uses a gorgeous custom printed knit fabric in her example, though any knit fabric would work. The instructions call for elastic bias tape to finish … Read More...
Jen is a mom of 4 and the host of “Tatertots & Jello” has some wonderful tutorials on her blog and this “Halloween Felt Ghost Wreath and Printable Scallop Template” is a real crowd pleaser. In my opinion she has … Read More...
Found via Apartment Therapy, this clever transformation of the empty space above the stairs ticks all the boxes for creativeness and resourcefulness.
Faced with a small apartment with not much space for play or office work, Angie got her husband … Read More...
This chalkboard cake is a perfect solution for anyone’s classroom desire – not just for Victoria of ASubtleRevelry!
She has made a cake that will not just be a fun decoration – but is a tactile experience for all involved.… Read More...
This mantel clock was Cheryl from Sew Can Do’s response to the Waverize It! blogger challenge from Waverly fabric and JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores. The mantel clock has the classic curved shape that you normally see made from wood, … Read More...
Recently I have become a fan of anklets, I found they are easy to make, can be made in a variety of styles, and they look cute around your ankle! This tutorial by Stephanie from Henry Happened will show you … Read More...
In this tutorial you will learn how to make an adorable donut bangle. Daria from Kittenhood created a knock-off version of the Kate Spade New York Darcel Donut Bangle. A lot of the jewelry I make for children and … Read More...
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a downloadable PDF tutorial showing how to make this striped tote with a tab closure. The stripes are pieced from coordinating prints (though solids would also be cute), and the tab is embellished with a … Read More...
How gorgeous is this pleated and tufted round throw pillow! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made it, and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one, too. It’s a beautiful accent for a chair or … Read More...
I just bought some old embroidery hoops on eBay and this is just the project to use them with. Andie hosts American Felt and Craft’s and loves felt and relates: “What’s not to love about felt”! The color selection is … Read More...
Where we live, 4 backyards congregate together. But they are separated by fences. And thus – the old style talk to your neighbour over the backyard fence – ritual is somehow skewed.
So when I read this post on ModernFarmer … Read More...
Jo created this wedding sampler by adapting a free chart from Carlton-Marie. She changed out the center portion of the original chart. The rest is stitched as it was originally charted. She posted this photo at Freebie Gallery which is … Read More...
I have a bunch of headbands that I like to look at as much as I like to wear them. If you you do too and are looking for an easy project you can make to store and display them … Read More...
Alexis Middleton over at Persia Lou shares how she made embossed invitations without having an embossing machine. You’ll be surprised to see what she used, and you just might have the same tool on hand! Click here to find out … Read More...
I have never been a fan of Transformers – series or movies. But this idea for a pull apart Transformers style bread makes me want to have some. And watch the movies at the same time.
If you, or someone … Read More...
A great idea for Halloween night – using just felt bats. Our Felting editor found this in a mag and has linked you to a bat felt pattern so you can make your own.
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Paula Cheney from the Tim Holtz creative team shares a tutorial over at Sew4Home showing how to make this gathered fabric bloom. The contrast-y stitching and raw edges give it a shabby chic look. It’s a fairly large bloom, using … Read More...
Caila from Caila-Made shares a tutorial over at See Kate Sew showing how to make her Butterfly Ruffle Sleeves, double ruffle sleeves for a little girl’s t-shirt or dress. They layered ruffles are so frilly and fluttery! They’re made from … Read More...
May I draw your attention to the center ring………….this FABULOUS ringmasters circus hat was made by Tracy Evans using a variety of die cuts and stamps, find out all the how to’s over on her blog.
-Heather
