Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shows how to create a detachable coat skirt. The skirt attaches to the inside of your coat with hook and eye, and peeks out from the bottom. It lends a more romantic, feminine look to … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
There’s something so satisfying about creating something beautiful with your own two hands. If you’re looking for a new crafting project to try, why not give cross-stitching a go? These patterns are perfect for making bookmarks – and they’re a … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Measuring Tape
The Crafty CPA shows how you can make your own fabric measuring tape for use on scrapbooking projects. All you need is fabric, a Sharpie, number stamps and a ruler. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Bingo Accordian Mini
Melissa Thiesse shares how she made an accordion mini from a Bingo Game she found at a dollar store. Click here to go to the tutorial.
DIY Perfume Locket
Looking for a unique gift for your bridesmaids? Check out a great tutorial for DIY perfume lockets on Glamour and Grace!
Tutorial: Appliqued argyle polo
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this appliqued argyle polo. This is such a cool look for boys! Or for girls. I can sooo see this out of pinks and greens for a girly preppy look. Love … Read More...
DIY Mini Cake Banner
Learn to make this fantastic mini cake banner HERE at Nikki in Stitches, courtesy of guest-blogger Jen of Passion for Parties.
Free patterns and charts: Easter
Tutorial: Rose Flower by Pat Bravo
Pat Bravo at Art Gallery Fabrics shares how to make a fabric flower rosette. She says,
Have you found yourself trying to make a beautiful flower to decorate your handbag, tunic or quilt, and you simply CAN’ T make it… Read More...
How to make a cute inside tree decoration to hang cute things
Over at the blog Creating Really Awesome Free Things (C.R.A.F.T) pretty clever hu? Jamie has whipped up a charming indoor tree made from recycled branches perfect for hanging little things from to display and enjoy. See how to make a … Read More...
Girls Spring Mini Tote – tutorial
Betz White always has the most amazing ideas on up-cycling old wool sweaters and this Girls Spring Mini Tote – tutorial is no exception. Betz tells us; as a kid that one of her favorite things about going to church … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered hippie gypsy skirt
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this three-tiered hippie gypsy skirt. The long skirt would be sooo nice for warmer weather! Get the tutorial.
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Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More...
Doily Garlands for Weddings
Project: Beach Card
Visit the Splashes of Watercolor blog and learn how to make this beautiful beach card, I love all the dimension and the white washing on this card!
-Heather
Doily Details for Weddings
Tutorial: Cutting shapes from felt
Felt is a popular material to use for small sewing projects and applique. The fact that you don’t have to finish the edges makes it perfect for cutting small shapes. Wee Folk Art shares some tips for getting an accurate … Read More...
Project: Sewing Pattern Embellishments
Hop on over to Megan Lock’s blog and learn how to make this lovely card, she used vintage tissue paper sewing patterns for her die cut embellishments, I love this idea!!
-Heather
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: Beaded wrap
Becky from Sew and So shows how to make a beaded wrap. The large rectangular wrap drapes beautifully over the shoulders, with beaded fringe hanging from the ends. Get the tutorial to find out how to make one.
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