Sew4Home has a tutorial for making a simple snakey catnip toy. It’s easy to make – just one seam, plus some knots. Maybe if I make one of these, our littlest kitty will play with it instead of stealing all … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightweight drapey cardigan
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a lightweight cardigan with a drapey front. The front hangs down into long points that can be worn several ways – left hanging, belted, or even tied into a knot. Get … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Quilts
Combining stamping, fabirc, thread and paper Becky Shander created these sweet tiny quilts. I love how she displys them on clothes pins! Find more info on how she made them over at the Crescendoh blog.
-Heather
Thin Mint Bunny Truffles
Support your local Girl Scouts AND make adorable bunny truffles. Wins all around. Find the recipe to make these cutie bunny truffles from Thin Mints HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
DIY: Blonde? Brighten It Up!
I admit, I’ve dyed wool with Kool-Aid, and of course I’ve drunk Kool-Aid, but never thought to use it on my hair. Sadly, I’m not blonde, but Stephanie of Henry Happened is and she swears by this simple technique … Read More...
Free pattern: Daisies & Dots quilt
This looks like Spring. It’s Daisies & Dots designed by Piece O’ Cake Designs. Go HERE to get the free quilt pattern; you’ll need to click Download more info to open it.
Image credit: Robert Kaufman
Tutorial: Mod Flower block
Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother shares how she made this Mod Flower quilt block on her blog. It’s her entry in the Traveling Circles Bee, where they are creating blocks with curves. It’s so groovy. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tip: Create a quick and easy seam guide for your sewing machine
Ruth from Sew Chic shares a simple, yet utterly brilliant, tip for creating a seam guide for your sewing machine. It’s quick and easy to make, uses an inexpensive material, and is infinitely adjustable. Intrigued yet? Go to Sew Chic … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitching and clipping sharp corners
The folks at Sew4Home usually post home decor sewing projects, but today they’re focusing on how to stitch and clip corners. Whether it’s an inside corner or an outside corner, two layers of fabric or more, their tutorial shows how … Read More...
DIY: Eye Makeup Remover
Found this just in the nick of time as, horrors, we are out of remover! adelynSTONE was tired of paying big money for products that didn’t work and thinks this one, with ingredients most of us have on hand, works … Read More...
Scrappy Lampshade
This pretty lampshade speaks for itself. Imagine the possibilities really. A nursery with soft pink and yellow fabric, a glam room with leopard or zebra print fabric, a craft room with paisley or gingham fabric, a boy’s room with primary … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter Egg Countdown
This Easter Egg Countdown bunting by Laura of Paint in My Hair counts down the week before the big day, Sunday to Sunday. If your wee ones (or you!) would enjoy this tradition, download Laura’s free pattern to make one.
Tutorial: Square Pintuck Shirt
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Square Pintuck Shirt. It’s lovely out of chiffon! The sheer fabric really shows off the series of pleats across the top. Get the how-to.
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Free needlepoint chart: Mini Mystery
The next Mini Mystery ornament is getting started at Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to Laura‘s blog post to get in on the fun.
Tutorials: Stitching travel packs
If you like to stitch while you travel, you’ll love two recent posts by stitchers who embroider on the go. Both are offering tutorials for handy (and beautiful) kits to make your stitching portable. The Go-Anywhere Case by Erin of … Read More...
DIY Pom Pom Swizzle Sticks
Yep, it’s the simplest ideas that get me every time… like pom poms on sticks. Make your own Swizzle sticks HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Tutorial: Trace a pattern from a favorite garment
Tracing around an existing garment is a quick and easy way to create a pattern to make more garments with the same shape. But it can be tricky to get an accurate tracing without cutting apart the garment. Show, Tell, … Read More...
Tutorial: Topstitching for a pretty seam finish
Destri from The Mother Huddle devotes a post to topstitching. What it is, why it looks nice, and how to do it. Go to her post to read about all about it.
[photo from The Mother Huddle]
Tutorial | Scrappy Frames
Jenni Swanson from Vintage Umbrella shares how she altered plain chipboard frames to make a gift for her sister. Click here to see all the details.
From Tradition to Pendant
One DIY’er picked polymer clay to help with a lovely Romanian tradition – take a peek at the process and the story for your March 1st.