Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles adapts a tutorial by Crafty Staci to make a coffee cozy that’s a perfect teacher-appreciation gift. Follow her instructions to make some for the teachers in your life. See Bethany’s post.
Tutorial: Boho patchwork sweater poncho
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make the boho patchwork sweater poncho designed by her daughter Lily for the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy. It’s a simple project, using squares cut from old … Read More...
20 Christmas Decorations Made from Felt Patterns & Tutorial
We are really lucking out this year from “Better Homes & Gardens” with felt Christmas crafts. They have 20 felt holiday crafts with patterns and tutorials. I have pictured 6 for you to drool over and the lovely variety … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s J. Crew inspired dress with neckline bow
Marnae from The Powell Family blog shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made this lovely dress for her daughter. Inspired by a dress from J. Crew, it has a pleated body and a neckline … Read More...
Cheesecake Leaves
Cheesecake. A favorite of mine and many, many, many, many others. Fall. A favorite of mine an many, many, many, many others. Combine the two and we might explode. Make gorgeous cheesecake leaves for Fall HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Apple Pie in an Apple
What’s better than apple pie? Individual servings of apple pie baked IN an apple. That is, a self-reflective apple pie? Find the recipe, and take a peek inside, HERE at Testado, Provado e Aprovado!. (Translation tool available.)
Sewing tip: Use your iron to help close a pillow opening
Karen from Sew Many Ways uses her iron to make it easier to sew up the opening of a decorative or throw pillow. Whether you use your sewing machine or hand stitches, her method will help keep the seam allowances … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcases with deep ruffle and pretty bows
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of pillowcases with deep ruffles at the ends and pretty bows to finish them off. They mix and match from coordinating prints so the ruffle and the bow trim stand out. Go to … Read More...
Cornhusk Votives
These festive votive holders also double as vases for festive table decor, perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration. Easy to make and perfect for fall, these corn husk votive holders are the perfect table accent. Head over to live. laugh. rowe … Read More...
Bottle Cap Snowman
This sweet ornament is made from recycled bottle caps. What a fun craft for you and the kids, and a great hostess gift too. Head over to She Who Makes for the tutorial – Bottle Cap Snowman.
Ribbon Felt Trees
Made from felt, rick rack and ribbons, these adorable little trees are a festive way to decorate your real tree. Fun ornaments that would make great gifts too, and easy to make! Head over to Ruby Murrays Musings for the … Read More...
Show and Tell | Button Collage Ornaments
Start off your holiday decor by checking out these button collage ornaments by Jenni at Vintage Umbrella. Click here to see more
Tutorial: Kid-inspired cloud and rainbow outfit
Angelina from Ruby Jean joins the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy with a couple of tutorials showing how to make a cloud and cloud and rainbow outfit designed by her daughter. She made a gathered skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini fabric bunting
Tonya, The Crafty Mummy, shows how to make a small scale bunting. She made hers from red and green for a Christmas decoration, but you could make them out of color schemes to suit any holiday, or for year-round … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a reversible shower cap
Oak Tag Designs shows how you can make a shower cap. It’s reversible, with a lightweight fabric layer and a PUL (or other waterproof) fabric layer. She gives the dimensions to cut in order to make one toddler, child, and … Read More...
Turkey Dinner in a Mayflower Bread Boat for Kids
If I had my act way more together I would absolutely, positively make these turkey dinner Mayflower boats for the kids’ table at Thanksgiving. Find this idea and more tips for dressing up the kids’ table HERE at Moore Minutes… Read More...
7 Weeks of Christmas Crafts #1 Felt Peppermint Ornament tutorial
Stephanie of “Toastie Studio” reminds us that there are only 7 weekends left until Christmas. Would any of you have thought this? I did not and now I feel like I better get it in high gear. For the next … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle Gatefold Card
I’ve seen lots of square or rectangular shaped gatefold cards but never a circle. The Sunflowers and Dragonflies blog has directions for making a fun circle shaped gatefold card.
-Heather
Easy, no-sew Burlap Pumpkins & Burlap Cornucopia for your fall decorating
Crafts ‘n Coffee Has the two cutest projects for the perfect Thanksgiving décor. Patty Schaffer is sharing these wonderful projects with Crafts ‘n Coffee for those of us that do not like to sew all the time. Today there are … Read More...
Tutorial: Jedi-insipred cowl dress
Awesome Sauce shows how she made this Jedi-inspired cowl dress. You won’t need a pattern; she shows how to create the shape using a dress that fits you as a guide. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Awesome Sauce]