Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a kimono top with a high-low peplum. It has a high neck on the front, and a back that plunges to a deep V and ties closed. (Even with the ties, … Read More...
Tutorial: Starburst Card Background
The Frugal Crafter shows how to turn pattern papers into an amazing starburst card background, click here for details.
-Heather
Hand Pieced QAL {Tutes for 12 blocks}
If you missed the Hand Pieced QAL hosted by Erin of Why Not Sew? no worries, she says you can join in at any time. The kickoff was in January 2012 and since then she has posted tutorials for 12 … Read More...
Turn an Old Door into a Gorgeous Wood Coffee Table – Here’s How
Are you looking to add a unique, one-of-a-kind piece to your living room that tells a story? You’ll love this DIY Wood Coffee Table Tutorial, where an old door gets a stunning new life! This clever upcycle project transforms … Read More...
Project: Mermaid in a Jar
HOLY COW!! This project is STUNNING!! Laura from Remembering Life’s Moments stamped this lovely mermaid on acetate and “colored” her on the backside with glitter. Then added her into a jar with netting and embellishments all around. I LOVE this … Read More...
Long mitten tutorial and pattern
Although most of us in the snow areas do not want to think of winter; but it will be here before we know it. What charming Long mittens for the little one because the snow can’t get in and freeze … Read More...
Project: Greeting Cards from ATC’s
Melisa with Paperlicious Designs made three adorable matching cards made from ATC’s (artist trading cards) stamped with stamps from Pink Persimmon. Find all the how to details and the rest of the cards here on her blog.
If you … Read More...
Wood Burning a Birdhouse
Wood burning! I remember my older brother making all sorts of things with his wood burning kit when I was a little girl. It’s a very cool way to add some character to a very plain canvas, such as this … Read More...
Geometric Coasters
Coasters are always a great gift project. So if you need something for that person that seems to have everything, here’s a fun and funky design that you can try. These are perfect for the college student who needs dorm … Read More...
Tutorial: Drape neck top with pintucked shoulders
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a drape neck top with rows of horitzontal pintucks across the shoulder. It’s the third (and final) installment of her One Pattern – Three Tops series. Go to her tutorial … Read More...
Join the convo: Choosing your fabric
Over at Scared Stitchless, the conversation is about choosing fabrics for your sewing projects. She muses about the gap between the fabrics she is naturally drawn to and the fabrics that will give her an end result that she’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux button placket throw pillow
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a throw pillow with a single pleat down the front . It’s embellished with a row of buttons, created a faux placket … Read More...
Tutorial: Gettting Gathered Pillow
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Getting Gathered Pillow. With a ruched front, braided trim, and button embellishments, it looks like it could have been purchased from an expensive home decor catalog. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Project: Stamped Box with Drawers
Using a drawer box die cut Anna-Karin of Layers of ink added inks, stamps, bead drawer pulls for this stunning chest of drawers project. Wouldn’t be wonderful sitting on your desk to hold embellishments or office supplies? Find out how … Read More...
Fabric Birdhouses
Can you tell I’m cleaning out the summer project files? Here’s another one I wanted to make sure you saw before fall hits. After all, these birdhouses use Outdoor Mod Podge, so they should be safe for autumn as well. … Read More...
Tutorial: Merit badges
Here’s a clever way to reward a child in your life: hand-made merit badges. Mollie of Wild Olive says,
… Read More...These are the kind of thing that you could stitch up ahead of time and present when the time comes. Rather
Video tutorial: Fabric beads
I fell in love long ago with Alma Stoller‘s oversized fabric art beads. And from the first time I saw them, I’ve wished I could participate in one of Alma’s workshops. So imagine my delight when I discovered that … Read More...
DIY: Toothpaste “Dots”
Love this idea and not just for camping…these dried chunks of toothpaste would also be great for kids going on school trips, or when you’re out boating, or even to throw in a backpack or gym bag for an “I … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s back-to-school Penny Jumper
Teresa from Crafting In My Closet created this retro back-t0-school jumper dress for her daughter. It’s a button front jumpber with a drop waist and a pleated skirt. She calls it her Penny Jumper, and the design is inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated cap sleeve
Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shows how she made a pleated cap sleeve. Though she shows it on a shirt for her young daughter, this would also be a beautiful detail for an adult shirt. Get the how-to.… Read More...