Mad Quilter shows how to make her Knotted Bow Bloomers. These are so cute!! A pair of bloomers peeking out from the bottom of a baby dress completes the outfit (and covers the diaper). Go to the tutorial.
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Repurposed display for tiny needlework
This idea is so brilliant, it literally made me gasp: Do you ever need a teeny tiny easel for a little notecard or a bitty stitched image? If you have an old drapery hook lying around, you’re all set. Sudukc… Read More...
Tutorial: We’re Going Green with felting for Earth Day
I am very excited to celebrate Earth Day with you by presenting Kim and Kris from The DIY Dish Web Show that brings you the latest and greatest projects, reviews, and how-to’s with everything DIY! They are offering a delightful … Read More...
Freebie: April Showers Download
Visit Miggins Does Scrapsville to download these fun April Showers images for free.
-Heather
Tutorial: Rose Cuff Bracelet
Disney at Ruffles and Stuff is celebrating all things Mom this month in honor of Mother’s Day. Here is her tutorial for a Rose Cuff bracelet, which might be just the thing to make for Mom, or wear to … Read More...
How to Make a Round Bead – A Tutorial…
I saw this tutorial on Facebook through the fan page of Art Glass News Weekly and I thought I’d share it with you guys. When most bead makers make little round beads they’re not really round. they tend to be … Read More...
Mother’s Day sewing projects round-up
Wondering what to make your mother for Mother’s Day? Or perhaps do you want to set a day aside to make something nice for yourself? Look no further than the Make It for Mom Roundup over at luvininthemommyhood. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Couching goldwork
Ruth O’Leary gives us lots of explanation and plenty of excellent photos to help us understand the goldwork couching technique she’s using for her “spirograph” wall-hanging project. You can get this, I promise! See Ruth’s tutorial.
Upcycled Record Cuffs
Homemade Mamas are some of the most crafty creative people out there in blog world…. just look at these amazing Record Cuffs…. um, yes please!
Earth Sun Catcher Craft
This craft by Mama Jenn is perfect for teaching your children about the Earth. The technique is tried and true, but the outcome is amazing!
Waterbottle Craft
For Earth Day, why not recycle those water bottles into a nice craft! Check out Think Crafts for the scoop on how to make something great out of almost nothing!
Tutorial: Eye Glass Brooch
Ever wondered what to do with old eye glasses, or found a pair with a shape that was too cool to pass up at a local flee market?
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Joins, Made Easy
If you’ve never read TECHKnitting’s blog, you’re missing out. This latest post talks about 10 different ways to join your yarn, the whys and wherefores of each method, as well as the whens and when not to’s. Hop over … Read More...
Tutorial: Pepe La Pew Inspired Softie with one Black Glove
I am sure that most of us have an odd glove laying around our houses ready for the trash. This is a wonderful way to recycle that odd glove. I put this book on my mother’s stay wish list (Happy … Read More...
Go Green: Foodie Recipes for Glue, Wood Stain and more
More make-it-yourself-from-food home fixes… this time from esprit cabane. Make glue from flour HERE, glue from rice HERE, wood stain from beer HERE and mortar from lime HERE.
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Video tutorial: Baby leg warmers from a pair of socks
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial for making a pair of baby leg warmers out of a pair of socks. These leg warmers are a favorite among the parents of small babies, and it turns out they’re really … Read More...
Watch the evolution of a CQ block
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles lets us watch over her shoulder as she crazy quilts a block. The first step: She has added simple seam treatments over the entire block. She says,
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Tutorial: Fancy hem stitch
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is fancy hem stitch. When you see how it’s done, you’ll be itching to try it. See the tute.
Hydrangea Mini Cakes
Tutorial: Knotted broken chain stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas uses knotted broken chain stitch for a beautiful fill. Let her show you how.