This is such a fun idea! Erin sent in this link to her tutorial for sewing dinner napkins from her old clothes. Pop on over to her blog The Runcible Spoon to see how to sew recycled clothing dinner napkins… Read More...
Make a hanging tuck
Debra of All About ME follows up her pillow-tuck tutorials with lessons for creating hanging tucks — fabric frames for displaying needlework. Go to her blog post for the links.
Tutorial: Gizmo Cozy from felt
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Gizmo Cozy. It’s easily made from felt – perfect for beginning sewists or children – and can be customized to fit just about … Read More...
Tutorial Video: Stamp Carving
Chantal Vincent shares a great video on her blog and teaches you how to carve this sweet bunting stamp, perfect for a birthday invite.
-Heather
Idea: Muffin Tin Wall Hanging
If you’re looking for a unique way to display a special memory, why not try making a wall hanging? Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shares this one that she made from a vintage muffin tin found at a thrift … Read More...
The Polka-Dot Umbrella: Heart Hair Clips
Very cute heart hair clip tutorial from The Polka-Dot Umbrella by Jennifer!
Tutorial: Elephant Cuddle Cushion from a thrifted sweater
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a thrifted sweater into her Elephant Cuddle Cushion. He’s soooo cute! The project is an … Read More...
DIY Super Sweet Spa Slippers Tutorial
I just had to share with you this wonderful Tutorial to make your own pair of “Super Cute Spa Slippers”
If you’ve done a pedicure this week or are planning one soon – Beverly & Elizabeth have the perfect thing … Read More...
DIY Cake Stands
Add a touch of DIY charm to your bridal shower or wedding dessert table with a unique cake stand! I rounded up a set of tutorials using a variety of methods and materials to help you create your own cake … Read More...
Tutorial: Open cretan stitch
Kim of bigB teaches us how to do open cretan stitch. See the tute.
Tutorial: Nat’s wonky cross-stitch
Nicole talked Nat of the smallest forest into sharing her technique for creating this beautiful fill stitch! See the tute on feeling stitchy.
Tutorial: Padded satin stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demos padded satin stitch in crewel wool. See the tute.
Why embroider on felt?
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose explains how she adds dimension to her embroidered works by creating applique motifs on felt. Brilliant. See her post.
Orange Snowman
These are meant for the holiday season, I thin, but as winter moves into warmer weather (at least up here in the top half), I found these orange snowmen from Real Simple apt. Or stick with THESE instead.
How to make a “get well” pill box
I never want to give a “standard gift” and this idea fits the “unique gift” category perfectly! See how to convert a days of the week pill box into a “get well” goodie box over at the blog Mom’s Mish … Read More...
Tutorial: Crackle Effect with Elmer’s Glue
Here is a cheaper way to get a crackled paint effect! This tutorial from Ann at Make the Best of Things, shows how you can acheive this by using Elmer’s glue instead of crackle medium. Click here to go … Read More...
Robot Bean Bag Toss
My Kids Make has a great project for a rainy/snowy/wintry day. This Robot Bean Bag game is perfect…craft it first, play with it after! I love it!
Tutorial: Toddler’s stitching project from recycled materials
TinkerLab shares a tutorial for creating a handstitching loom for small children. The “fabric” has large holes that accommodate a large eye, blunt-tipped needle. Keep one in your sewing space to keep little hands busy and growing minds engaged while … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Flip Book
This tutorial from Papertrey Ink shows how you can create a flip book of cardstock colors to help decide on color schemes for your projects. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Chocolate Cherry Mice
Learn to make these beautiful chocolate cherry mice, with equally beautiful step-by-step photos, HERE at The Magic Onions.