If this quilt created by Malka Dubrawsky from a stitch in dye doesn’t make you want to learn how to dye fabric nothing will. Malka used a bleach resist for the fabric in this art quilt she calls Twinkle. … Read More...
Tutorial: Create photo collages | quick and free
Becca at Blue Cricket Design shares how she creates a photo collage for her craft tutorials saying,
I love a good clean minimal look that makes following directions simply (sic) and fast!
I would add one thing to her instructions. … Read More...
Make Holiday Trivets
Better Homes and Gardens shares several templates for making your own trivets for this holiday season. Use decoupage and festive designs to dress up your table. Get the Exclusive Thanksgiving Trivet Patterns from Better Homes and Gardens.
Veggies and Dip Turkeys
So simply perfect for a healthy, kid-friendly, Thanksgiving appetizer… Turn veggies and dip into little turkeys HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Tutorial: Sewing on faux fur
I love the texture that faux fur can add to a sewing project, but all that fur can be difficult to work with. If you cut it wrong, you end up with the pile chopped short at the edges. If … Read More...
Repurposed Shutter Magazine Rack
If you haven’t heard of Gail from My Repurposed Life, you are in for a treat. Gail has an uncanny knack for seeing new life in old things. She turns old, used furniture into new and remarkable pieces. This old … Read More...
Make a Santa Owl ornament
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella has started a series of tutorials for 24 handmade ornaments. Yea! First up is this precious Santa Owl. Go to her blog post for the free pattern and tutorial. And be sure to bookmark the … Read More...
Dala Horse Christmas Ornament tutorial
This cute little Christmas felt horse ornament comes from “Better Homes and Gardens”. This has so many uses for the holidays such as on top of a gift or hang on the tree. Go over to Better Homes and Gardens … Read More...
Applique a scottie
Bustle and Sew is sharing the pattern and tutorial for Best in Show, this adorable applique and embroidery scottie dog. Get the free PDF file.
Recent stitch tutorials
Stitch a rich mini stocking
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares stitching suggestions and thread choices for making this gorgeous mini stocking. Go to her blog post for the details.
How to tension a full frame
When a work fills a slate frame, how do you tension the piece further if you need to? There’s no room. Thanks to one of her readers, Mary Corbet has an awesome tip for coping with this situation. Check out … Read More...
November “Be Inspired” Creativity Prompts
Get inspired for scrapping in November with the creativity prompts from A Matter of Memories. The PDF document includes several pages of scrapbooking ideas including prompts taken from the calendar, design, color schemes, sketches and more. As always these … Read More...
Homemade Pixy Stix in Cool Flavors
Turning a bit old school now… old school tinged with new school… Make your own Pixy Stix, I mean, Trixy Stix, HERE at Chow, in cool flavors. I mean, really cool flavors, like beet-rose, chili-tamarind and black sesame.
More Ideas for Halloween Leftovers
Sun Print Coasters
You remember making sun prints when you were a kid, so why not incorporate that into a fun project now? These pretty coasters are made from tiles, Mod Podge and fun prints made in the sun. Check out the post … Read More...
Vase to Lamp
Head over to the thrift store and find yourself a cool glass lamp. Grab an inexpensive lamp shade and a lamp kit and make your own custom lighting for your living room. Check out this pretty lamp over at You’re … Read More...
Recent tatting tutorials
Check these recent tutes from Tatted Treasures:
Finishing a Tatted Motif with a Folded Join
How to Hide Ends with the Magic Thread Trick
Taking out Stitches
Avoiding the Folded Join
Pallet Coat Rack
I’m a big fan of pallet projects. Here’s another great idea for recycled old pallets, make a coat rack! Head over to My Li’l Pumpkin Patch to get the full Pallet Coat Rack {Tutorial}.
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...