Have you noticed that many sewing machines have two types of thread spool holders on them – one vertical and one horizontal? There’s a reason for that. Mayra from So Sew Easy tells us what it is. She also tells … Read More...
Project: Easter Shaker Card
Shaker card are so much fun so why not double the fun with a double frame shaker card! You can find more info on this adorable card over on the Nina Marie Design blog.
-Heather
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Free Printable Adult Coloring Book
I have something super awesome to share with you today! A FREE, downloadable, printable, adult coloring book! That’s right- a whole book!
Zoe Feast has been designing and sharing coloring pages for multiple years now, and she recently combined them … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls’ knot swing dress
This knotted swing dress is a cute little dress you can complete in an evening. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making it. It’s a short sleeved A-line dress with a knotted cut out back and … Read More...
5 Ways to Effectively Network at a Craft Show
Hey Indie Crafters! I don’t know about you, but I always find the “networking” part of owning a business to be so hard. Especially in person at craft fairs. If you do too, Creative Income has some helpful tips!
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Spring Clean Your Scrapbook Space
Did you go gangbusters on your scrapbook space at the beginning of the year, getting things organized, and now that it’s March it’s a huge mess again? Same here.
I’m tired of what seems to be a constant battle to … Read More...
Polymer Clay for St. Patrick’s Day
Okay. The tutorial is for fondant but since it works just about identically in clay – except you bake it at the end! – I think it makes an ADORABLE polymer clay cupcake topper and general St. Patrick’s Day decoration. … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Felt carrot pencil holders
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how you can make these adorable felt carrot pencil holders. They’d make cute treat bags to take home from an Easter egg hunt. They could also be used as utensil holders for a … Read More...
Dublin Coddle
I’m not a big fan of corned beef and cabbage. This Dublin Coddle with pork sausage, bacon, and potatoes sounds like a better match for a St. Patrick’s Day meal in our family. It is more traditional than the corned … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized appliqued pillowcases
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make personalized appliqued pillowcases. They’re easy to sew and make GREAT birthday gifts for kids! As if putting their name on a pillowcase isn’t … Read More...
26 Mug Recipes
Most of the recipes are dessert recipes, but there are a few savory ones like the quiche pictured above. Mug recipes are perfect if you are eating alone and need a quick fix. They are also great for the kids … Read More...
Chocolate Caramel Fudge Filled Hatching Chicks
These cute chicks will bring smiles to your Easter celebration. Forget the candy filled plastic eggs, just wrap some of these up to put in the Easter baskets. Beth at Hungry Happenings shows you step by step on how to … Read More...
Purging your fabric stash? 12 places you can take your unwanted fabric
If you sew, you collect fabric. Lots of fabric. Eventually it’ll pile up enough that you’ll need to do some purging to get your stash back down to a manageable level. But what to do with the fabric you don’t … Read More...
15 Fun and Festive Spring Cocktails
For a fun change of pace, head over to Wonderful DIY to check out their roundup of 15 Cocktails That Are Perfect for Spring. There’s lemon Peep-tinis, strawberry and basil margaritas, rhubarb fennel fizz, and more. They’re perfect for … Read More...
How to make a recycled plate candle holder
I just read an article recently that said the value of old china is decreasing because most people don’t use it as it isn’t dishwasher or microwave safe. It was an article about decluttering. Well, I would have a hard … Read More...
Guinness Chocolate Mug Cake
I prefer beer over wine, but I’m not into the stout beers. I might have steal a few tablespoons of my husband’s Guinness Beer to make this mug cake. If you are serving Guinness with your St. Patrick’s Day meal, … Read More...
A Complete Guide for Anyone Wanting to Install Sliding Barn Doors
With the current trend of modern farmhouse decorating taking over, you may be thinking of adding some of those little touches into your own home. Sliding barn doors are a huge part of that décor and are a lot easier … Read More...
Little Bigfoot Bunnies
Is it too late for Easter projects? I keep coming cross new pattern and I know it’s getting close but I still had to share. If you don’t have time to make it for this Easter be sure to save … Read More...
Free Spring Printable
Celebrate spring or just add a splash of color to your walls with this free printable. It’s a very humble design and perfect for the entry hall or kitchen space.
20+ Amazing Knit Insect Patterns
In this roundup, you’ll find 20 different insect knitting patterns that range from cute and cuddly to realistic and detailed. From butterflies and ladybugs to bees and dragonflies, there’s something for everyone. These patterns are perfect for anyone who loves … Read More...