EPBOT has a great tutorial for making buttons out of coins. True, you need a Doming Block… which has to be the most spectacularly.. i don’t know… one of those things you think WOW! cool! and you do a few … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequined necktie tee for little girls
Natasha from Samster Mommy guest blogs at How Does She? with a tutorial for this awesome sequined necktie tee for little girls. It was inspired by a similar shirt at Crewcuts. You really can’t go wrong with sparkle for little … Read More...
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...
Project: Raised Frame Card
Visit Stamp TV and let Gina K show you how to make a simple but elegant card with a raised frame. It’s a fun different way to highlight a focal image on a card.
-Heather
Tutorial: Reversible fabric Chinese take-out box
Eileen from Magpie Shinies shares a 3-part tutorial showing how to make a fabric version of the Chinese take-out box. As if the thought of a fabric Chinese take-out box isn’t fabulous enough, it’s… wait for it… reversible! It’s like … Read More...
Freebie: Snowflake Box
Here a pretty printable, a snowflake box. Perfect for gift giving or holiday treats! Download it here at Speckless.
-Heather
Tutorial: Double hourglass stocking
The crafster at Cluck. Cluck. Sew. used tiny double hourglass blocks as the base to make this cutie – a cuffed holiday stocking. Get the know-how.
DIY Wine Bottle Invitations
What a great idea for Celebrations.com‘s new webisode: A DIY wine bottle holiday invitation. Turn a wine bottle into an invitation and gift all in one with the easy instructions in THIS VIDEO.
Pretty-up plain napkins
Dress up plain napkins with these sweet needlework designs. Original creations of Noelle of LuckyKitty you can get the free download over at Craftzine. These can easily be adapted for patchwork projects.
Tutorial: Reindeer antlers from felt
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how she made a pair of reindeer antlers for her children to wear. They’re made from felt and an inexpensive headband. So cute!! Get the how-to.
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Moon Rabbit embroidery pattern
Get this free download over at Bustle And Sew plus enjoy reading the legend of the Moon Rabbit.
Tutorial: Pocket Card
Along with a mug this pocket card with hot chocolate packs inside would make a nice gift for a co-worker or teacher. Learn how to make the pocket card over at the Crafting the Web blog.
-Heather
Food Bouquets
I’m just loving everything over at Paper Plate and Plane. And you all know I can’t resist any food on a stick. And I’ve an especial respect for non-sweets on a stick, since they are so much rarer. Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own bias tape
Bias tape is one of my favorite ways to finish the edges of a garment. There are no exposed seams and you can have fun with contrasting colors and prints. To get fun colors and prints, though, you usually have … Read More...
Make a Kid’s Art Easel
Lilybug Designs has a great tutorial to show you how to make your children their very own Art Easel…what a special hand made gift to receive!
Balloon Popping Advent Calendar
My Kids Make…. makes Advent exciting and pleasing to children with this great Balloon Advent Calendar!
How to add strung pearls to embroidery
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework explains how to attach strings of pearls to embellish embroidery. See the post.
Tutorial: Overcast stitch
Kim of bigB demos overcast stitch. See the tute.
Last-minute ornament patterns by Betz White
Betz White is offering a cavalcade of handmade-ornament patterns and tutes — some free and some for sale. Check them out.
Time Travel Kitchen
Potage of Venison circa 1674, Syrup of Pippins circa 1669… If you’re even the slightest bit intrigued or even the slightest bit of the nerd I am (yay for foodies and academia!) and had the slightest bit of interest in … Read More...