Erica from Modern Domestic shares how she made a potholder using fusible thread to help with the binding. It holds it down so you can zigzag around the entire potholder, making it much faster to finish. One side of the … Read More...
DIY Ice Cream Cones
…made with a panini press. Very clever. Found HERE at babble, find the how-tos HERE at Panini Happy.
Nutter Butter Flip Flops
So this post is from two years ago (about a decade in blogworld) but I spotted these on Pinterest and couldn’t resist sharing. Find Nutter Butter flip flops HERE at A Little Loveliness.
Free pattern: Beach Ball Pillow
Jessica from Make It Lovely shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Beach Ball Pillow. It’s a soft fabric version of the classic pool toy. How fun is that!! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Little boy’s bow tie
Dacia Ray shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy’s bow tie. The bow is stitched on to a fabric band that closes in the back with Velcro. You get all the cute of a … Read More...
Tutorial: The Knot So Hard Flip Flops
In the summer, there are flip flops, and then there are flip flops. There are the plain discount store versions, and then there are the cute ones that can cost quite a bit. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalk Lines Skirt with piped seams
One Avian Daemon shows how she made her Chalk Lines Skirt. This is such a smart little skirt! Piping makes the seams really pop. I love the angled side pockets! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Joyal #22 Quilt Square
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this modern quilt block she calls #22 and I’m calling awesome eye candy! She used fabric samples – not heavy upholstery but suit fabric in its construction. Find out more. Go to the tutorial.
Free cross-stitch charts from Kincavel Krosses
DIY Headbands {Weddings}
Paper Bag Craft
Who knew that a paper bag could become something of such simple beauty? Time to get out the paper bags! Playing It Cooley shows just how simple this work of art can be.
Matchbox Guitar
My husband is an acoustic guitar player, and is constantly helping the girls put on concerts in our living room. I guess this is why I am so touched by this Father’s Day craft from zakka life. I love … Read More...
The Lollipop Reveal
OK, one more lollipop post…. I love this favor and party idea from tokketok: wrapping your big reveal (“It’s a boy!”) in lollipops. Find them HERE.
Tutorial: Ruffled camera strap
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl shares a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled camera strap. This is so pretty! It’s also removable, so you can take it off to wash it. (I can’t imagine any other reason besides a … Read More...
Video tutorial: Edgestitching and topstitching
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial explaining the difference between edgestitching and topstitching, and showing you how to do both stitches. Go to the video.
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Tutorial | Origami Corner Bookmark
If you’re a fan of origami and love finding practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life, this tutorial is perfect for you! Over on the Pane, Amore et Creativa blog, there’s a fantastic step-by-step guide on how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Foldable shoe bag
Mel from All Wrapped Up created this shoe bag for her trips to the gym. She can put your shoes in the shoe bag before putting them her gym bag to keep them from getting other items from getting dirty … Read More...
How to hand dye a flower felted brooch
Tonya of “TonyaUtkina” is a wonderful artist and loves sharing many of her creative ideas with others. Tonya continues experimenting with hand dyeing and food coloring. The results are always beautiful and rewarding. To hand dye a felted … Read More...
Tutorial | Threading Digital Elements
This tutorial from Suzy Q Scraps shows how you can get a realistic look for threaded elements on digital projects. You can use this method for hanging tags from loops, or threading elements onto strings. Click here to go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Dish drying mat
Erica from B is for Boy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an absorbant dish drying mat to put by your kitchen sink. The top is made from a favorite fabric print, while the towel layer … Read More...