Amy from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial in the Holiday Bake, Craft, and Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a felt case for an iPod or other small gadget. … Read More...
Tips: Stamped Angel Card
This angel card is so sweet! Visit the Confessions of a Ribbon Addict blog and find out how Jody turned plain boring cord into a lovely gold cord and how she added dimension to her angel by cutting and lifting … Read More...
Tutorial: Use twill tape to stabilize a V-neckline
Gretchen from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how she stabilizes a V-neckline with twill tape to keep it from gaping. She used the same method on the armholes so they would keep their shape, too. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a patch pocket without any stitch lines showing
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how you can add a patch pocket to a garment without any stitch lines showing. You’ll need to alter the construction of the pocket slightly and bust out the needle and thread for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkly fabric gift tags
Amy from Positively Splendid created these sparkly gift tags using fabric and Tulip Shimmer Sheets. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The iron-on sheets give the fabric tags almost instant sparkle. You can cut the shapes by … Read More...
Project: Paper Block Calendar
Using cardstock, dies and stamps Cindy at The Creative Closet will show you how to make this fantastic block calendar.
-Heather
Stitched Gift Tag
Follow this tutorial to learn how to hand stitch a simple gift tag on paper. It will be a great complement for a gift basket. Check out the tutorial.
Tutorial: Fabric gift sacks in three sizes
For those among us who have already tackled their Christmas gift list and are now into the wrapping phase, Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make reusable fabric gift bags. Their instructions include the dimensions to make them … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trim tote bag
Kate from See Kate Sew got a whole bag of lace trim from her mother, who scored it for her at a thrift store. (Yay for awesome moms!!!) She used the jumble of lace trims to make this pretty bag, … Read More...
Free pattern: Sashiko Tunic
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Sashiko Tunic. It’s a long sleeved shirt with a button placket and yoke, which she embellished with sashiko embroidery. The pattern is for … Read More...
Thankful Banner – Violet Imperfection
Violet Imperfection has the perfect rustic banner for your thanksgiving celebration. This beautiful thankful banner would be a great project to work on with the family or kids to keep them occupied while dinner is cooking. And for those of … Read More...
Darling Christmas Felt Gift Card Holders
This adorable gift card holder comes from Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” and it is the perfect projects for the gifts cards we love to give. It seems these days we are giving more and more gift cards as presents … Read More...
Felt Christmas Wreath Tutorial
Dazie hosts the charming blog “daziepatch” has this lovely felt Rose wreath tutorial for us. We are certainly decorating the halls today the help of some amazing crafters. Dazie lives in the UK and is a wife and the mother … Read More...
DIY Program Bags & Ribbon Wands
Love these pretty blue and gold wedding programs and ribbon wands at Green Wedding Shoes! Get the tutorial created by the ladies at Smitten on Paper by clicking this link.
How to make recycled handle photo holders
These photo holders made from recycled knobs are just darling. I bet they would also make great place card holders for the holidays. See how to make photo holders from knobs over at the blog Crafty Goodies.
DIY: Coconut Cocoa Soap
This soap sounds good enough to eat! Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create shares her recipe for this fragrant cold process soap. She says this is her favorite recipe by far. Find it here.
DIY: Scented Nail Polish (& A Chance to Win!)
What could be better than making your own custom nail color, instantly? Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, takes it one step further by scenting the polish, wow. Get the ‘tute here, and…for your holiday shopping needs, she has very … Read More...
Project: Dry Erase Board
This dry erase board project that can be made to fit any holiday season or home decor. Using a picture frame with glass, some stamping and vinyl designs make one for yourself or as gifts. Find directions on the Ginger … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a peplum jacket for little girls
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to adapt a little girl’s basic jacket pattern or sloper to make a peplum jacket. It’s trimmed with piping at the neck and bottom of the bodice, and has three buttons to keep … Read More...
“Pumpkin Pie” Cheese and Crackers Appetizers
Can we please put this one in the category of Cutest Thanksgiving Appetizer ever? Maybe even Cutest Appetizer ever? Little pumpkin pie slices made out of cheese and crackers are genius. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Project … Read More...