Jon of Tat-a-Renda shows us how to make a covered button backed by a tatted motif. These would make beautiful embellishments for a plain shirt or sweater. Or add a pin and turn one into a brooch. Jon’s tutorial includes … Read More...
Make your pet some ears
Eeeep! Easter is just around the corner. Your pet needs a pair of precious bunny ears! You can make this set from an Abigail Michelle machine-embroidery design at SWAKembroidery.com. The ears are available in six sizes and 11 formats — … Read More...
Tutorial: Full seat pants pattern modification
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows the full seat adjustment she made to a pair of pants she made. Shown here is the muslin, before the adjustment. The adjustment is an easy modification, though you’ll need to experiment some with … Read More...
St. Paddy’s no-sew felt vest
This cute tutorial and pattern for this “St. Paddy’s no-sew felt vest” can be found on “Craft ‘n Things” by “Rebecca Spohn”! Everyone at the St. Paddy’s parade will be (GREEN) with envy if you make these adorable no-sew vests … Read More...
Tea Container – Ode to Inspiration
Finally! A tutorial that speaks to the true issues I face on a daily basis: storing my massive tea collection. Ode to Inspiration shares this adorable tutorial on how to make spring themed container, specially decorated for holding tea bags. … Read More...
Tutorial: Out the Door Charm Quilt
Cindy of Tops to Treasures shares her recipe at the Moda Bake Shop for this text quilt. Made with her three sons in mind as they leave the house, the words are so sweet. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Lengthen table legs to make it a cutting table
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she lengthened the legs of a dining table to make it a cutting or craft table. Go to her blog to see how she did it.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Free pattern: 10-minute flannel burpcloth
You can make this pretty flannel burpcloth in just 10 minutes. Head over to The Ribbon Retreat for the free pattern. It’s made from two layers of soft, absorbant flannel. It sews together fast because you won’t be turning and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric memory matching game
Dawnelle from Just Dawnelle guest blogs at Oh, Sweet Joy! with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric memory matching game. Go to her tute.
[photo from Just Dawnelle on Oh, Sweet Joy!]
Popcorn Shamrock
Here is a simple St. Patrick’s Day craft that you can do fairly quickly and the whole family can have fun doing! You can find the tutorial over at The Mother Huddle.
How to make a sweater can cozy
Over at the blog Homework there is an easy tutorial on how to cover a recycled can with a recycled sweater along with a whole bunch of inspiration photos for more ideas.
How to Make a Perfect Pom-Pom
Lots of knitting projects have pom-poms on them, and as knitters we often like to do other things with our yarn beyond just knitting anyway. But making pom-poms without a dedicated pom-pom maker (I’m partial to the Clover) can … Read More...
Tutorial: Soccer ball zippered pouch
Jill from Creating My Way To Success made this soccer ball pencil case as a birthday gift for her daughter’s friend. Not having any soccer-themed fabric, she shaped the pouch like a ball and appliqued on the details. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered welt pocket
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a zippered welt pocket. The zipper tape will show through the rectangular opening, so have some fun and use a contrasting color. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Bird’s Nest Nutella Snack
So pretty and simple, and there’s Nutella involved. Also caramel rice cakes. Make a sweet bird’s nest snack HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
DIY Sushi Tray Earrings
This earth friendly tutorial is sent to us by Jessica from “Your Jewelry Tutorial Headquarters.” Jessica shares with us her video tutorial on how to make this fun pair of earrings using an unexpected material, a sushi tray! … Read More...
DIY Craft: How to Make a Pretty Fabric Rosette Necklace
Mrs. Donna sent in a tutorial on how to make a lovely Fabric Rosette Necklace. Mrs. Donna said that this “..pretty necklace is made from fabric rosettes. She used artist’s canvas to make the
rosettes, then painted and embellished … Read More...
Free pattern: Pajamas and playclothes for a 15″ Disney princess doll
Amanda from Heartland Happy made a pair of jammies for her daughter’s 15″ Disney princess doll. She shares the pattern on her blog. It’s a pajama set with a t-shirt and matching pants. You could also use these patterns to … Read More...
Free pattern: Nine Patch Stars and Stripes
Did you know that the third Saturday of March is National Quilting Day? This year it falls on March 16th, though many quilters celebrate their love of patchwork the entire month of March, see Lori’s post at Inside Quilter’s Newsletter… Read More...
Chain and Pearl Bracelet Tutorial
This beautiful bracelet is a part of The Unintended Urban Warrior Trilogy by Carol. She posts this trilogy on her blog “The Answer is Chocolate.” When I read the submission she sent in for this tutorial, the title … Read More...
