Thread tension seems like it would be the most likely culprit for thread snarls, loose stitches, and other stitch issues your sewing machine may be having. But actually, it’s probably the least likely culprit. So before you touch that tension … Read More...
Tutorial: Ghost costume mittens
Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern for making these felt ghost mittens. They’re a fun way to dress up for Halloween without donning a full costume. They’re easily made from craft felt with just one seam per mitten. … Read More...
Emoji Sliders
How cute would it be to serve these sliders at any party. A great treat that adults and kids will enjoy. A slider that uses cheese for the eyes for the expressions. Sarah at Thyme to Eat shares how to … Read More...
How to make tree art with a recycled bicycle rim
This is just beautiful! I would call it art. But either way if you would like to make a tree of life with the most darling little swing out of a recycled bicycle rim scoot on over to the link … Read More...
Tutorial: Wine or oil bottle gift bags in three sizes
A bottle of wine or perhaps a fancy cooking oil makes a great Christmas gift. The only issue is how to wrap it up. The bottles are tall and heavy, which makes it hard to put them in a paper … Read More...
Goblin Halloween Smoothie
If you are having a Halloween party, this is a different drink to serve other than punch. Even serve it on the night of Halloween before they go out trick or treating. Or make it for breakfast on Halloween day. … Read More...
Get Started on Thanksgiving Stitching with this Sweet Pattern
If you’re ready to move right past Halloween and into Thanksgiving, here’s a great little chart for you.
The Give Thanks chart is free from Plaid, and it’s a really nice little design that features leaves and berries.
It’s a … Read More...
The KW Swatch Experiment, Or, Why, Yes, You Need to Knit a Swatch
Kelbourne Woolens is doing a really interesting series on its website with different knitters working up swatches in their yarns, comparing them and then looking at how those different knitters would fare making a garment with that gauge if they … Read More...
30 Minute Friendly Monster Marshmallows
Here is an easy last minute Halloween treat that you can make with the kids to get ready for the big day. These are cute treats that you can even give as gifts to families you know really well. Lori … Read More...
DIY Ghosts Phone Case for Halloween
Only 4 days until Halloween, but I just had to share this easy, simple but awesome way to decorate your phone case for Halloween! Renee from Cute Simple Stuff makes a new phone case every month, which I think is … Read More...
Crochet T-shirt Yarn Rope Basket
This tutorial is for this beautiful Rainbow yarn basket that has been created using DIY T-shirt Yarn.
it works up so quickly and creates a very robust fabric which is perfect for decor items that need to stand up to … Read More...
DIY Embroidered Heart Cushion
Don’t know much about embroidery stitches? Never tried any stitches? Well, you have to start one to make one. So why not start with this easy string embroidery stitch. A great project for beginners at embroidery stitches and at the … Read More...
Watercolor and Oil Art For Kids
Watercolors
are a fun medium to play with and they really are making a comeback, not only in the Art world but crafting world too. Having a set of Watercolors should really be part of your crafting supplies. Here is … Read More...
Project: Day of The Dead Wall Hanging
Dia De Los Muertos is almost upon us, decorate with a quick and easy wall hanging made from Styrofoam, covered in paints and die cuts. Find out more over on the Clearsnap blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Man’s shirt refashioned into a woman’s top
Thrift stores are awash with men’s button up shirts. Irene from Serger Pepper shares a tutorial at House of Estrela showing how you can refashion a man’s button up shirt into a cute new top for yourself! It’s an easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a backpack rain cover from an old umbrella
Rainy days are no good for walking to school or waiting at the bus stop. An umbrella will keep your child’s head dry, but chances are that big backpack they carry will get wet. Depending on how long you’re out … Read More...
29 Incredibly Satisfying Things Any Crafter Will Recognize
A fun post today. If you’re any kind of crafter you will agree that these 29 things are incredibly satisfying. As you read the list you’ll feel a sense of calm come over you, and by the end of the … Read More...
Creepy Clay Roses
Perfect for Halloween is this slightly creepy, odd twist on a normal polymer clay rose pendant or charm. You could go full goth chic and do the rose in black, as well. MaGa DollieLife has a stack of other cute-goth … Read More...
Project: Soaring High Quilt
This cover-worthy quilt top is the work of Maureen Cracknell, who created it using fabrics from her lovely Nightfall collection. See it at AGF. She boasts it’s a simple pattern to put together, but for me, the magic is … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur cross body bag
Sahana from Vikalpah has a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur cross body bag. The faux fur is perfect for this time of year! It takes just a small piece of faux fur to make the bag, … Read More...