Oldie but goodie, check out this Stripe-y Patchwork Cat created by Michelle at Green Kitchen. Love the colors of this kitty softie. Go here to get the pattern.
Image credit: Green Kitchen
Tutorial: DIY shower cap
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how she made a shower cap that’s both functional and cute. The top layer is a colorful fabric print, while the waterproof liner keeps the moisture out. The shape is simple – just a circle … Read More...
Tutorial: How to use patterns from the Ottobre Design Magazine
Lisa from Crafty Mamas starts a series of posts all about using patterns from the Ottobre Design Magazine. Pattern magazines like this are rich in design, but in order to pack so many patterns into one magazine they print multiple … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric labels from pantry supplies
Dolls and Daydreams shows how she makes fabric labels from freezer paper. Making your own sheets to go into you printer will save you money. Get the know-how.
Thanks goes to Totally Tutorials for pointing me to this tutorial.… Read More...
Ghost Eggs
Hilarious, simple, ghostly. Love this idea to turn hard-boiled eggs into ghosts. Learn how HERE at The Gourmet Mama. via Parents.
Oil Jar Photo Display
I’m totally loving this idea. Mason jar + Olive + Photograph = an awesome photo display for your home. What a great gift idea! See it at — DIY: Photographs in Oil « The Funky Bear.
Felt SPIDER Tutorial
Tally of “I Could Make That” Made this cute spider and put it on a headband for Halloween. Tally tells how her mother once drove her crazy when they were out shopping; “she would constantly assure her that she could … Read More...
Floral Tiara
This pretty tiara is made from dollar store flowers and some hot glue. A wonderful tiara for a little girl’s dress up, or great for a Halloween costume. Or heck, just for fun and being girly! See how to make … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Overlays
The Stampavie blog shares a simple idea for making your own overlays. Don’t buy them, stamp your own 🙂
-Heather
Video tutorials: Needlepoint techniques
Vicky DeAngelis demos a couple of techniques on BeStitched: stitching without a laying tool and lassoing a bead. Check them out.
And many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for sharing this find.
Halloween Window Clings
Pretty cool stuff here. You’ll use privacy control window film to create your clings. The kids can help too by drawing images, then you cut them out and attach to the window! Looks great with the light shining through. Thanks … Read More...
Tutorial: Rondo drawstring pouch with a circular base
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen show show to make her Rondo pouch, a small drawstring bag with a round base. She’ll be using as eco-friendly wrapping for a friend’s Christmas present. What a great idea!! Get the tute.
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Tip: How to Shade with Markers
Using markers to color your stamp images is still all the rage. Here’s a great how to tutorial from Mama Dini’s Stamperia for getting the perfect shading using your markers.
-Heather
Tutorial: Fabric sleeve to hold a spare roll of toilet paper
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a fabric sleeve that holds an extra roll of toilet paper. It hangs from the bar of your toilet paper roll holder, and keeps a spare roll so you’ll have it right … Read More...
Chocolate Leaves
Now here’s a great idea, making chocolate leaves from leaf templates that are actually edible. Here I woulda gone outside and scrounged up a dirty leaf from the street (well, I probably wouldn’t have done that, but I never thought … Read More...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Food Ideas Roundup
Not only will you find a fantastic roundup of foods inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar HERE at Cute Food for Kids, but check out Cute Food for Kids’ own creation from a Babybel and apples. Seriously, that … Read More...
Purple People Eater Craft
This craft is so cute! I love the idea of putting tape on the paper to create the pattern. You are going to want to download the song while making this craft, and then dance along with these cute little … Read More...
DIY: Fussy cut a motif in paper piecing
Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow shares how she fussy cuts a motif when paper piecing. Here she got the girl in the driver’s seat, so cute. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial.
Image credit: Sewing Under Rainbow
Tutorial series for Weekend Kits
Anne from Weekend Kits Blog emailed me to let me know she has created a series of tutorials that will help beginners make a baby quilt from one of her kits. I took a peek at them and they are … Read More...
Life Sized Mummy
If you’re looking for something cool to make for Halloween, you might want to follow the instructions on Sew Woodsy for this awesome life sized mummy. Here’s eery and creepy and I think I’d have to keep him outside! 😉 … Read More...