Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has put together a tutorial for adding a dimensional teddy bear to a crazy quilt or other needlework project. This is so adorable, it almost makes me cry. And her PDF file explains how to … Read More...
Peppermint Cupcake Stand
Remember this candy corn cake stand? Well, Following Phubie created one for Christmas. Learn how to make a Peppermint Cupcake stand HERE.
Tutorial: Fringed tablecloth with pompom overlay
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this tw0-part table covering. The bottom layer is a solid fabric with a fringed edge. The top layer is made from a printed cotton and has large pompoms hanging from … Read More...
Get the last Stitch Files freebie
The last set of free stitch files is available now from SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. Sharon says,
… Read More...The files are part stitch dictionary, part inspiration, part storage format, part stimulus to explore new stitches, part lesson and part organisation
Tutorial: Faux fur sweater collar
Casey from Casey’s Elegant Musings guest blogs in Grosgrain‘s Embellish Knit month. She shares a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur collar to wear with a favorite sweater. Get the how-to.
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CROCHET A BAG and LINE IT!
This is a really cute little bag for a child:
and, it’s offered as a FREE pattern here .
I like the pattern and all, but the best benefit of the site as a darn good tutorial on how to … Read More...
Matchbox Advent Calendar
Georgia of Love and Lollipops shares this idea for a magnetic advent calendar made from matchboxes. Click here to see more.
DIY: Two square quilt
The crafster behind Designs By Jessie shares how she made this lovely two square quilt saying it would be a great pattern for a beginner. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial – Take a Yarn Loom and Leftover Sock Yarn and….
“Peppermint” Candy Containers
Learn how to turn Styrofoam bowls into “peppermint” favor boxes HERE at Paper Plate and Plane.
Clay Pot Nativity Craft
This adorable craft from Latter-day Homeschooling is great to put out for your children to admire what they have made… such a cute nativity craft!
Advent Calendar Kid Craft
Natural-Kids has a great simple sew craft for older children to work on during this Advent season. Its a craft you will all treasure for years to come!
How to recycle an old clock into a stylish new one with an old album cover
It is time for a cool recycling project. Check out this cool tutorial Ana of the blog I Made It So sent in on how to take an old clock and album cover and transform them into a stylish and … Read More...
Pie Fries
Pie? Fries? How could this combination be any better? (I know what you’re thinking, given my penchants for lollipop sticks. Lollipop sticks. But I won’t mess with this one.) Find the recipe for Pie Fries HERE at Serious Eats, … Read More...
Tatting tutorial: Adding a bead
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades has posted a tutorial for adding a bead in the center of a single-shuttle split ring. As always, Jon’s photos and text make the technique clear and accessible. See the tute.
On sale from Anja Rieger
The machine-embroidery design for this Happy Angel is discounted 20% through December 5. Download it from Anja Rieger Designs.
Tutorial: Festive holiday pillow with felt circles
Amy from Diary of a Quilter guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this decorative pillow with coloful felt circles. Make them from Christmas colors of red and green for a fun holiday decoration. Go … Read More...
Hanukkah Garland with Eggshell Mosaic Stars
Sara over at Creative Jewish Mom made this lovely garland for Hanukkah using broken colored egg shells, Mod Podge, and an aluminum foil baking pan. She’ll show you how to make your own egg shell mosaic star garland for Hanukkah … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolly Pillows & Pillowcases
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a set of pillows and pillowcases sized just right for a child’s dolly. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from From an Igloo]
Tutorial: Cute Quilted Kiddo Jacket with shortcut patchwork
Jennifer Perkins shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to make this cute quilted jacket for a child. She shows a shortcut method for getting the patchwork look without the fuss. Go to the tutorial.
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