Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her Fabric Toy Buckets. They’re round bucket bags with a drawstring at the top to close them up. Interfacing between the outer layer and the lining gives the sides body so … Read More...
Tip: Use freezer paper when cutting striped fabrics
For such a simple design, stripes on fabric sure do complicate cutting out pattern pieces. Just a smidgeon off kilter and you’ve got crooked stripes on your finished garment. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how she uses freezer paper … Read More...
Free pattern: Scoop neck tee
Kristin from Skirt As Top shares a free pattern for a scoop neck tee. A shirt like this is a wardrobe staple for me! It goes casual or dressy, depending on what pants (or skirt) I wear and how I … Read More...
Paperclip & Junkmail Bracelet Tutorial
Do you have bits of paper lying around your office? What about junk mail? Admit it, we all do! What about paperclips? I have a jar full of colorful paperclips, they have many, many uses, like the trend that has … Read More...
Teacher Appreciation Planter
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, now is a great time to start thinking of Teacher Appreciation gifts. Normally we do class gifts, but this year we are all on our own. I think this will be … Read More...
No-Sew Tooth Pillow
In the next few years we are going to have a lot of lost teeth in our house. As of now, we don’t have a special pillow for the teeth. I love how simple this project is! Just make sure … Read More...
Felted Sheep with Martha Stewart and Marlo Thomas Video Tutorial
Martha Stewart and actress Marlo Thomas make a felted sheep craft VIDEO. Cinnamon sticks make the sheep’s legs. You can watch the video or read the written instructions. Set a whimsical scene of felted sheep and a cinnamon-stick … Read More...
PB and J Twinkies
Two classics, together at last! Peanut butter and jelly twinkies. Make them HERE at The Domestic Rebel.
Video tutorial: Modify a shirt pattern to add pleats to the back
I’m always excited when I see a new pattern drafting video by Emily Tao! In one of her newest additions to her library of video tutorials, she shows how to modify a shirt pattern to add pleats at … Read More...
Lion Cake
I stumbled across this lion cake from long ago and I had to pause. Just look at the impressive frosting mane! Make a lion cake HERE at Martha Stewart.
Tutorial: Sequin shouldered tee
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how to add a sparkly sequined shoulder to a plain tee. Go to her tute.
[photo from Merricks Art]
Cheese Wedding Cake Appetizer
I know, this is a lovely wedding cake, perfect for Spring. Only it’s not cake. It’s cheese. And it’s an appetizer. How cool is this? I want to serve cheese daisy wedding cake appetizers at all my parties, even though … Read More...
Tutorial: Labeled drawstring bags to organize knitting needles
Ann from The Velvet Aubergine organized all of her double-pointed knitting needles into a set of drawstring bags. Each bag is labeled with the size of the needles stored inside. Now she can easily find the size she needs for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Origami Pillow
Check out the cool texture on this throw pillow created by Dear Emmeline! The design is absolutely stunning, with a combination of felt and fabric squares carefully folded and stitched into a grid and X pattern, giving the pillow a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lever Card
I love cards that move! You can find directions and a video tutorial from Laura Lipe for this fun Lever card over on Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
Cinco de Mayo Dinner and Apple Maracas
What is it about Mexican food? It lends itself so beautifully to fun food versions. Sheesh. Cases in point: Make a Cinco de Mayo dinner HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And make apple maracas HERE.… Read More...
DIY Globe Light Fixture
I’ve seen something similar to this on Pinterest but could never find the source. I have it on my to-do list but haven’t gotten around to it yet. Then I saw this fabulous tutorial! Check out this step by step … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten cuffed sleeves
Pam from Threading My Way shows how she shortens sleeves that have cuffs. When she’s done, you can’t even tell she shortened them. It’s actually not that difficult, but you’ll need to have a seam ripper handy. Go to her … Read More...
Embroidered Sunglasses
I have seen cross stitch pop up in some unusual places – on a car, a frying pan, and now, on some sunglasses. Yes, sunglasses. Honestly…WTF blog even has a DIY how-to that shows you how to create your own … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tailor’s ham
Ironing three-dimensional objects (garments with darts, for example) on a flat surface doesn’t always work out. Sometimes you need a curved surface. That’s what a tailor’s ham is for. You can buy one at the fabric store, or you can … Read More...