Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has done it again. She’s gone and created another fabulous little top for her little girl. This one is her Country Ruffle Top, with an asymmetrical buttoned bodice and rows of sweet ruffles peeking out … Read More...
Tutorial: Make continuous bias tape without a million little seams
I love me some bias tape. But I don’t love sewing together all those strips of fabric to make a long piece of it. Katy from No Big Dill shows another way to make a long piece of bias tape … Read More...
Gumball Machine Valentine’s Cards
Aw, is there anything more classic than candy and silly sentiments for Valentine’s Day? I’m loving this “I chews you” gumball machine Valentine’s Day card. Find the how-tos and free printable HERE at Living with Threemoonbabies. Spotted on Fun … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted earrings
Marilee of Yarnplayer is sharing a new earring pattern that coordinates with her Swords into Plowshares necklace. Go to her post to download the pattern.
DIY make a pair of mittens or a darling hat from old sweaters
Elsie of “A Beautiful Mess” blog has 2 neat tutorials for recycling old sweaters. One is for mittens and the other is for a cute hat. So get those old sweaters out and get busy on these cold snowy days. … Read More...
Crafty Thank You Notes {Weddings}
A hand-written note with photos from the wedding is a simple but thoughtful to say thanks for sharing in your special day! Get a quick and easy tutorial for these charming cards and lined envelopes featured at One Lovely Day… Read More...
Free hand-embroidery pattern
Tutorial: Create a handprinted herringbone design on fabric
Danielle from My Sparkle shares a tutorial on Project Run and Play showing how to make the handprinted herringbone fabric that she used in her winning entry to the boys’ challenge. She used it to make a shawl collar pullover, … Read More...
Tutorial | Minibook from One Sheet of A4 Paper
Sandy Ang shows you how to create this minibook using one sheet of A4 paper. The process involves special folds and cuts. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Throw pillow with piped edges
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to create a throw pillow with piped edges. Her tutorial includes the scoop on making your own piping (because the already made stuff rarely comes in the color you want), as well as how … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a covering for an oddly shaped window
It’s easy enough to find (or make) curtains for a standard window. It’s a big rectangle, and if the curtain is gathered then there’s some flexibility in the width of the panel you use. But if you need a covering … Read More...
Love Note Pillows
You are going to be absolutely smitten with these love note pillows from Alisa Burke. She used photo transfer paper and some saved love notes from days gone by between her and her husband. Such a wonderful idea and they … Read More...
Tutorial | Heart Shaped Corner Bookmark
The Cheese Thief shares how to make this heart shaped corner bookmark in a video. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Twinkie Tiramisu
You know how Twinkies filed for Chapter 11? Well, I’m glad to see that someone is doing their part to ensure the survival of the Twinkie. Like making classy desserts. Find the recipe for Twinkie Tiramisu HERE at Confessions … Read More...
Tutorial | Clothespin Wreath with Scrapbook Papers
Here’s a great stash busting project: a clothespin wreath! You can make this with your paper scraps. Click here to go to the tutorial on Vintage Umbrella.
Making Textured Buttons
Since I’ve been doing a bunch of this lately – part of the reason for the texture kick the last couple of weeks – here’s a tutorial from KnittingDragonflies for making textured buttons. You could totally use a texture … Read More...
Wedding Votive Decorating Ideas
Here’s a video with some fun and inexpensive ways to decorate wedding votives using ribbons, wired roses and trinkets. Personalized candles created with some sort of glitter pen would also make pretty wedding favors. If you have a wedding coming … Read More...
Roundup of Valentine’s Sweets for Kids
And I’m not just sharing this roundup because yours truly is including in the mix… Find a collection of 10 cute sweets kids can make (or can make with grown-ups, or can just enjoy) HERE at lilsugar.
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Tutorial: Pajama pants for babies and kids
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of pajama pants for babies and kids. She includes a pattern for pants in size 2T-3T, but she also explains how you can create your … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled vase skirt tied with a bow
Sew4Home shows how to make a ruffled skirt to wrap around a plain vase to turn it into a beautiful accent piece. The gathers around the top are reminiscent of the tissue paper wrap from a florist. A strip of … Read More...