Nothing says Spring like butterflies. Martha at Q is for Quilter made this butterfly block by modifying an Alice Brook’s pattern. She warns it’s not for beginning quilters because it’s pieced, not appliqued. Get her modified pattern on the sidebar … Read More...
Tutorial: Homemade Cleansing Oil
For those who clean their faces using the oil cleansing method, or for those simply curious, Creative Kismet has a great tutorial on making your own cleansing oil. And she’s tweaked it based on skin types, so there’s a version … Read More...
Free vintage embroidery pattern
Helen of Bustle & Sew is sharing this sweet 1918 embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to download it.
How to use a curved needle
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains when you need a curved needle and how to use one. See her post.
Make a matchbook needlebook
Stalking Pinterest pays off if you actually create some of the crafts you find there! Evidence: Allison of Little Lovelies pinned a tutorial from Make It Do for creating little matchbook needlebooks. She says,
… Read More...These were easy and quick to
Tutorial: Pom pom throw pillow
Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how to make a throw pillow with pom pom trim peeking out around the edges. The pom pom fringe is an easy way to add a touch of whimsy to a … Read More...
Project: Scrappy shoes for Spring
Get your Spring on with these scrap happy shoes made by Jennifer Perkins of the Naughty Secretary Club. She shows you how to make a pair for yourself on her blog. Get the know-how.
Image credit: Naughty Secretary Club
how to make a no sew ruffle tote and enter to win the supplies
Over at the blog Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom there is a great tutorial on how to make a no sew ruffle tote (Jamie used new materials but what a great use for leftovers and scraps) and you can … Read More...
Nancy Zieman’s ‘Quilt to Give’
Nancy Zieman hosted her first ever quilt along on her blog last summer. She designed this quilt, calling it a Quilt to Give, to inspire quilters to dig out their scraps and make a bed size quilt for those who … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted Barn Quilt Sign
Heather at Olive and Ollie shares how she made this painted barn quilt sign on her blog. It’s a modern take on the traditional barn quilt. Get the know-how.
Image credit: Olive and Ollie
Tutorial: Long-sleeved tee to a short-sleeved tee, with added bow embellishments
There’s a simple fix for a child’s t-shirt that has grown too short in the arms. Cut them off, and make it short-sleeved shirt instead. Ashley from Make It and Love It did just that, but she took it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Man Wallet with buckle closure and quarter sleeve
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make her Little Man Wallet. Made with a vinyl cover, a buckle closure, and zig-zagged raw edges, it’s all boy. The inside includes a square patch pocket for folded paper money, and … Read More...
Make a Felt Strawberry and Ping Pong Ball and Handkerchief Fish
I love Abigail’s blog “while she naps”! She always has the most unique tutorials for us. She has some of the cutest birds in her book “The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make and Sew”. Today I found her tutorial … Read More...
DIY Antique Chair Reupholster Tutorial | Poetic Home
I love the transformation of this old chair to new shiny velvety loveliness. Check out this insiders tutorial on how to do a pretty easy looking rehupolstering job.
Read the comments too for some more good tips.
Tutorial: Stamped Rose Tag
Donna Downey shares detailed step by step instructions for making this lovely rose tag. The water color crayons give such a soft touch and I adore the pleated paper along the bottom! This would make such a nice gift tag, … Read More...
Burlap Wrapped Mason Jars
Katie from Sew Woodsy sent a link to these rustic burlap-wrapped mason jars she made for a bridal shower. Perfect for a casual, woodsy vibe! Get the tutorial here. Thanks Katie! We loved this idea!
Tutorial: Drawstring lingerie bag with matching sachet
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a drawstring lingerie bag and a matching sachet. It’s fully lined, so there are no fraying raw edges on the inside. You can add … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing a stretch knit cuff or band
When you add use a band of stretch knit to finish off the edge of a neck, sleeve, or leg, you’ll most likely be sewing a smaller cuff piece to a larger opening and stretching it to fit as you … Read More...
Turn a Trophy into a Cupcake Stand
Cathe has created something brilliant. This cupcake stand was constructed from old trophies! Genius really. When someone can look at an item and see something totally different, that’s creativity coursing through their veins. Head over to Just Something I Made … Read More...
Walk of Fame Cake
Hee hee, isn’t this an awesome idea for cake? Maybe change the “Happy Birthday” to something for the Oscars. Find the recipe HERE at Martha Stewart.