This is so simple yet so stunning! Vicki, from Art with Kids, explains how easy it is to make prints using a variety of easy-to-find items. The print pictured here was made using items she found lying around her house. … Read More...
Tutorial: FMQ a panel
Practice is necessary to master any skill and this is particularly so when it comes to free motion quilting (FMQ). But who wants to learn on the quilt top that took them months to create? And what if that same … Read More...
WD-40 And The Many Things You Can Do With It
WD-40 is something that most of us probably have around our house. However, did you know that there are a lot more uses for it than just stopping a squeaky hinge? I was honestly kind of surprised with some of … Read More...
Crochet Flowers with Pull Tabs
How amazing are and creative are these flowers? The pull tabs provide a natural way to hold these flowers and are great idea for Christmas gifts and decorations. They would look great hanging up from your Xmas tree or just … Read More...
Hiding The Eyesores In Your Home
We all work hard to make our home perfect for our families, and there are some little things that just seem to be impossible to hide. You know what I’m talking about. Those unsightly cords, a wire that just isn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Sea creature bath mitts
Kimberly from Bugaboo, Mini, Pip, Mr, & Me shows how you can make these sea creature bath mitt puppets.They’ll make bath time fun for your young child, but they’re also functional as bath mitts since they’re made from hand towels … Read More...
Rhyming Peg Board
Allison, from No Time for Flashcards, has a son who is a new writer who could use a little work on his fine motor skills. That is the reason she came up with this fun peg board. She discovered that … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided cord basket
Rubyellen from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a braided cord basket. Three strands of cord are braided together and then stitched together with your sewing machine to form a pretty basket. They can be used for all … Read More...
Project: Skull Wall Hanging
You can use Gelatos coloring sticks and a stencil on a journal board and make a cool skull wall hanging. Mou Saha is sharing directions for this project over at the Design Memory Crafts blog. She even shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted placemats
Set a pretty table highlighting your favorite fabrics and dishware. Deanna of SewMcCool did just that by sewing up some placemats. The brocade trim and straight line quilting give it a polished finish. She takes you step-by-step how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew faux fur pumpkin
Bre from Brepurposed shows how you can make this awesome faux fur pumpkin, with no sewing required. They’re actually made from craft store foam pumpkins, which she covers with the faux fur. The way she covers them creates the ridges … Read More...
7 Ways To Refashion Old Denim Jeans
Are you having trouble letting go of your favorite pair of jeans? We understand how attached you can get to a piece of clothing that fits just right or holds a special memory.
But when those jeans start to show … Read More...
A “Wicked” Inspired Wall Frame For Your Halloween Decor
If you are a fan of this ever-popular musical, then this is the kind of Halloween decor that you just can not pass up. Not only is it adorable and so fitting for the season, but it is so easy … Read More...
Free pattern: Fringed toddler boots
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making the cutest fringed toddler boots. They’re tall boots, coming up over the ankle and probably midway up the shin, with long fringe around the top. You can make them … Read More...
Use household items for a gory Halloween
Did you know that you can use your household supplies and raid your kitchen to create makeup that is gory enough to scare most people?
It is a bit scary, and it can cost a lot, but it doesn’t have … Read More...
Soap Tutorial – Salt Soap
This salted soap recipe is for the more advanced soap makings amongst us. This soap making tutorial shows you how to make a few different variations also like the chocolate salt and nut soap in the image above. For the … Read More...
Decoden Napkin Rings
Melony shared these Decoden Napkin Rings on her blog, Mel Designs and I wanted to share them with you as well!
Decoden is a fun trend right now. What is decoden? The term “deco” is short for decorated and “den” … Read More...
Child’s travel pillow + free pattern
This wonky house pillow has a robot greeting you at the front door, making it a perfect companion for little travelers on the go. Made by Bonnie at Sew Fishsticks, she shares there how to make the quilt block that … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique leather pouch
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a reverse applique leather pouch. The small leather or vinyl pouches have a simple tab closure and are lined with a cotton fabric. … Read More...
Free pattern: Doll purse and shoes from an old wallet
Joy from xoxo Grandma shows how an old wallet can become a new purse and a pair of shoes for a doll. She also shares a free pattern for making them. They’re both simple patterns and quick to sew. The … Read More...