Head over to Mud Puddles & Daisies to find out how to make this cute and functional child’s wallet. It has pockets inside for paper money and “credit cards” (the fakes ones that come with the credit card offers in … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish a bed canopy
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial for embellishing a net canopy that hangs over the bed. Just a few garlands and some simple stitches is all it takes to create a unique accessory for a girl’s room. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a loom and weave a mini blanket
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make a tiny loom from wood or cardboard and use it to weave a mini blanket — a perfect project to do with kids. The project was inspired by the legend … Read More...
Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse
A recycled felted wool sweater produces this ultra mod Pink Pizzazz Felted Sweater Purse. Use fashion rings to attach a pink striped handle, sew in a zipper closure, and add a buckle strap for a decorative touch. Using any colored … Read More...
Free pattern: Angry Bird plushie
Care from Obsessively Stitching created these Angry Bird plushies for her boys. Love, love, LOVE!! Look at their round little bodies and their little angry faces! She shares a pattern and tutorial so you can make some for yourself. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-Hour Caftan for adults and kids
Adey from The Sew Convert shows how to make this beautiful kaftan in just one hour. Shown here is the adult version, but this also make a sweet top for toddlers. Get the how-to.
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Recipe Tuesday: Spirals
Sewing Tutorial: Make a pair of stretch lace panties
Head over to Sew, What’s New? for a tutorial by user Larri showing how to make a pair of stretch lace panties. You can make a pair from just 1 yard of stretch lace, and they can be put together … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Card Holder
Make giving a gift card just a little bit more special by stamping a cute card holder for it. Find instructions for this fun holder here on the Penny Black blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make an embroidery pattern from a photo
Anette Berlin has posted a tutorial on Craft Stew for turning photographs into embroidery patterns. What makes her tute different than the others available on the web? Her technique uses Fotoflexer. She says,
… Read More...Fotoflexer is a free, online program. It’s
Stitch a velvet neckband
Bramcoast Publications blog shows us how to make an Edwardian-era velvet neckband based on instructions from a period magazine. Simple but elegant materials and a bit of hand stitching will yield you a beautiful accessory for the holidays or a … Read More...
Quick-to-stitch CS Santa
Debbie of Woolen Sails has created a mini version of her Santa cross-stitch design for quick holiday stitching. Get the chart.
Project: Stamped Fabric Candle Wrap
Isn’t this so darn cute!? Learn how to stamp and color on linen fabric to make this fun candle wrap. What a perfect gift these would make! Click here for how to instructions at Papercraft Planet.
-Heather
Holiday Project Parade with Henry Glass
In progress through Dec 7th is a Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade. Every day a designer will share a project and at the end of the event there will be a giveaway. Get further details and links to designers here… Read More...
Free pattern: Birch Tree Log embroidery
Mollie of Wild Olive shares this birch tree log embroidery pattern free for your personal use. Think how cute this would look in a project using this Florafox fabric I bought awhile back. Go to Wild Olive; then click … Read More...
Party Monday: The Nutcracker
1.nutcrackers. Pier One Imports has a surprising number of nutcrackers.
2. food. Make sugar plums at Saveur.
3. favors. Craft beaded snowflakes at Martha Stewart.
4. cupcakes. Nutcracker cupcake kit from Meri … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reusable gift bag from felt
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
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Recent free charts from un jour, une grille
(1) Ballerine
(2) Cage à oiseau
(3) Saxophone
(4) Lampe
(5) Vase de fleurs
(6) Ourson blanc
(7) Boite au lettre
(8) Petit singe
(9) Ralonge
(10) Bocal de Sangria
(11) Balais
(12) Petit garçon
(13) Bébé
(14) Bébé
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Tutorial: Peppermint throw pillow
Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial and template for making this Christmas candy throw pillow. The round pillow is appliqued with a peppermint swirl design, which she shares a template for. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Doily Christmas ornaments
Melissa Goodsell from One Crafty Mumma shows how to put doilies to pretty use on stuffed star Christmas ornaments. The lacy doily gives the look of a snowflake. A large doily will cover the entire star; a small doily can … Read More...