Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this little girl’s playdress, inspired by a similar dress from JCrew. The little bow at the waist is just so cute! She includes a free pattern for a size 5 dress, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple lightweight scarf
Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how she made this lightweight scarf. She used a few pages of her local newspaper as the pattern. The sewing was so quick and so easy, she made one for each day … Read More...
Pretzel Bread Football Helmets
I’ve gotta agree with Jasmin of 1 Fine Cookie. I’ve seen plenty of football-shaped foods. But helmets, less so. Especially pretzel bread crafted into a helmet and topped with chili or chowder. Wow. The step-by-step photos show you how … Read More...
Tutorial: Honeycomb stenciled fabric, plus a template
Ching from LARK Handmade and Intergalactic! Galactic! Galactic! shares a template and tutorial on her blog for making your own honeycomb print on a fabric. She gets the crisp clean edges by using a freezer paper stencil method. She lives … Read More...
Free winter embroidery pattern
Jacquelynne Steves (aka The Noble Wife) is sharing this sweet embroidery pattern. Get the free PDF file.
How to Make Crepe Paper Roses
Have you ever wanted to know how to make those pretty little roses from simple crepe paper? They are so pretty and quite versatile, perfect for weddings, showers, Valentine’s Day, afternoon tea, the possibilities are vast. Here’s an easy to … Read More...
Use the right tools for better bead-embroidery results
Nancy Eha, The Beading Queen, has posted a new video in her series of free tutorials. This one is about the beads and tools you need for successful beading because, as Nancy says, ” To do the job right, … Read More...
Tutorial | Valentine Countdown
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella came up with this sweet countdown for Valentine’s Day using a metal tray and tags. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Heart-Shaped Eggs
I originally posted on these awesome heart-shaped eggs last year (here, but the link has since changed). Unbeknowst to me, I had the wrong source credited. Though the original source wasn’t in the link I had found, urg, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an exposed zipper pocket
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make an exposed zipper pocket. She used this detail when making her little boy’s Bomber Squadron Jacket that was part of her entry into … Read More...
Heart-Shaped Escort Cards
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best! Like these adorable heart-shaped escort cards created by Chelsea Fuss for Project Wedding. Click here for the quick and easy tutorial.
Heart Sushi
After making this panda sushi, I have a whole new appreciation for the art. Of all the heart-shaped foods that have graced this blog, I believe this to be the first heart-shaped sushi. And it’s just beautiful. Learn to … Read More...
Intertwined Hearts DIY
Daniele & Denine of “We Know Stuff”; are “Gemini, Irish twin sisters that spend most of their time together. They are both stay at home moms and found out that they “Know Stuff” and is sharing what they know on … Read More...
Tutorial: Fast and easy lettering transfers
Megan of In Words and Pictures shares a method for quickly transferring words for embroidery. See her tute.
Free hand-embroidery pattern
Royce of Royce’s Hub is sharing this sweet floral hand-embroidery pattern. Go to his her blog post to get the image.
Tutorial | Space Themed Invitation
Polly at Helping Little Hands shares this space themed invitation she made for her daughter’s birthday party. Click here to go to the tutorial.
How to stitch hair
Corinne of So September shows us some of the many ways she stitches characters’ hair. You’ll want to bookmark these tips! Go to her post.
Crazy Cute Warm and Fuzzy Cake Balls for Valentine’s
So I can officially declare a trend this year: Warm and fuzzy Valentine’s Day treats. They are just impossibly cute. Remember these from yesterday? Look what I spotted today. More impossible cuteness, warm and fuzzy cake balls and cupcakes … Read More...
Valentine Candle Jar Decoration Ideas
Here are a few examples of how you can dress up your candle jars or perfume bottles in time for Valentine’s Day.
The effect is romantic, but subtle enough that it would add to your décor year round!
Maybe you … Read More...
Candy Necklaces for Valentine’s Day
I’ve seen plenty of candy necklaces before, and have even posted on them here, but I’ve never seen any using this method with the wrapped candies and reinforcement labels. Don’t they look so very sophisticated? Find the how-tos to … Read More...