Mark Montano has created another fun tutorial and shared it on his blog. This time he made Mexican Tin Folk Art. I love the bold, bright, happy colors he used!
He made these from aluminum flashing (made for roofing) … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a thimble pip or clamshell pinch purse
Super Mom – No Cape! shares a tutorial for making a thimble pip. You might also know these little pouches as thimble buds, precious pods, pinch purses, pipkins, or clam shells. The little pouches have a pinch opening, and just … Read More...
Tutorial: Ninja turtle hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this ninja turtle hooded towel. It actually doesn’t take that much detail to create a ninja turtle face – a green towel plus a mask with eyes. If you changed … Read More...
7 Design Ideas To Make Your Own Raised Garden Bed
Gardening season is just around the corner and if you are still trying to decide what would be the perfect setup for you to grown your own garden, check out these 7 ideas for making your own raised garden bed. … Read More...
DIY Beaded Heart Earrings
We don’t tend to cover too many bead stringing tutorials but these ones were adorable so I had to share. I love the color combinations which make them young and fresh. These Earrings are easy to make and come with … Read More...
DIY Game of Thrones Dragon Eggs
I personally have not watch Game of Thrones, but I know that it is a super popular tv show right now. Mark Montano has come up with a fabulous Easter themed project that is inspired by the show.
He says: … Read More...
Free pattern: Faux drop bottom baby pants
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a pair of faux drop bottom baby pants. She’s been giving these as baby gifts for a number of years now, always to rave reviews. She has put the … Read More...
Free pattern: Tulip quilt for Spring
Tulips and birds adorn this happy springtime quilt (you’re seeing a closeup) made by Carolyn of All Spice Abounds. You can see the full quilt here. A generous quilter, she shares on her blog a free pattern and instructions … Read More...
Crochet a Rag Rug Out of Old Sheets: Video
Got lots of old sheets lying about? Lucky you! You can crochet a rag rug out of them!
I suspect that it would be a great idea for a pet bed as well, but hey it looks so good, it … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dress bigger with a contrast stripe
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a dress bigger by adding a contrast stripe to the side. She adds the stripe to the body of the dress as well as to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a tortilla cozy
Polly from Pieces by Polly shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make a tortilla cozy. The insulated fabric pouch will keep your tortillas warm and moist at your table until they’re served. Please note: Because of … Read More...
DIY Beaded Wall Mirror
Inspired by a lovely West Elm mirror she saw, Amy from Delineate your Dwelling created this smaller beaded wall mirror that is perfect to add a pop of color to any room!
You just need some card board, a round … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Fringed baby moccasins
Abby from Simply Small Wonders shares a free pattern for making a pair of fringed moccasins for a baby. These would make the cutest gift for a baby! They’re made from leather (or faux leather), with fringe across the toes and … Read More...
Tutorial: Asymmetric pleated tunic
Portia from Makery shows how some simple pleats inserted into the front of a loose fit tunic creates interesting design lines and a more flattering fit. It’s an easy addition to make to a basic boxy tunic. The pleats add … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Vintage Style Box with Matching Card
Here’s a lovely matching gift set of a card and box for a special lady that like a vintage style. The Waltzing Mouse blog shares how to use a die cut strip to make the rosettes on the card and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow play shield
Emily from Simply Notable shows how you can make her Pillow Play Shield. It looks like such fun for pretend play! It’s a soft fabric shield that kids can carry when playing knight or superhero. The stuffed shield is part … Read More...
Ring-a-Roses EPP pattern
Florence of Flossy Teacakes made this stunning 17 1/4 x 17 1/4 inch quilt, then framed it as wall decor. She fussy-cut the floral fabrics and joined them to solids via EPP (English paper piecing). The resulting design reminds me … Read More...
Free pattern: Great Horned Owl
If you don’t follow Lori Kennedy’s Inbox Jaunt blog you should, ’cause she frequently showers her readers with goodies. Take for instance her free motion quilt owls tutorial and what you see here. It’s Peggy Aare’s Great Horned Owl quilt … Read More...
Happy Pi Day crafts
I love when crafts and math meet! So to celebrate Pi Day 3/14 here is a link to the blog Momgineer that features a whole bunch of quick and easy crafts you can make with your littles all based around … Read More...
March FMQ lesson + giveaway
Choosing fabric and batting as it relates to free motion quilting (FMQ) is this month’s theme for Rachael Dorr’s 2015 set of lessons on this often-scary subject. In addition, she is hosting – on her blog – a giveaway to … Read More...