Do you have an obsession with earrings? Don’t worry, we’re not judging, just simply trying to help you save a little by bringing you some great tutorials for making your own earrings. These 8 tutorials are a bit unique and … Read More...
A New E-Book from FusedGlass.org
Do you know about the E-Books that are published ver at Fusedglass.org? I try to let all of you know when a new one is released and guess what, there’s a new one. It picks up where the first … Read More...
Patriotic Fruit Salsa with Sweet Star Chips
This salsa looks really good and would be beautiful at a graduation party, Father’s Day and of course your Fourth of July celebration. The star chips are made from tortillas with butter, sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on them and baked … Read More...
Tutorial: Classic color block canvas tote
Lauren from Baste and Gather shares a tutorial at Janome showing how you can make this classic color block canvas tote. It’s made sturdy to stand up to heavy loads and repeated use. Make it from a white canvas with … Read More...
Glue Art on Canvas
If you are looking for a wonderful art project to do with the kids, check out colorful canvas creations made by Jean, from The Artful Parent, and her daughter. They used glue and stretched canvas first and then uses watercolors … Read More...
Free Pattern – Fourth Of July Fire Rockets
I actually found this pattern back in February and just had to save it for Independence day.
It’s very cute and would look amazing as a table centerpiece. Or let the little ones play a toss and catch game at … Read More...
10 DIY Ways To Cure A Cold Or Flu Fast
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you live or what you do for a living, seasonal colds, Coronavirus and flu (influenza) does not discriminate. It attacks the healthy, the old, the young and the weak. But when it attacks … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit Stitch Dictionary
Congratulations to Carol.
I am a little obsessed with knitting stitch dictionaries. They’re so fun to look through and play with, wondering what kind of pattern you might make with that stitch, and sometimes actually doing it.
This week’s giveaway … Read More...
Freebie: Hippie Dude Digital Stamp
This Father’s Day tell your dad he’s totally a cool and groovy cat with a card made using this fun freebie digital stamp. Download a color or black and white version of this Hippie Dude to color yourself over at … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Tropical wrap maxi dress
This tropical wrap maxi dress has me dreaming of the beach! Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making it. It’s actually a variation on her Wrap Dress (free pattern). She lengthens the dress and changes the … Read More...
Project: Graduation Card
Tell the graduate how proud you are of them with this vintage style congratulations card. Annette Green used pattern papers, ribbon and flower accents and created this card using products from Graphic 45, visit their blog for step by step … Read More...
Free Pattern – Basket Weave Pillow
Love this stitch as it really adds dimension to the cushion. This would be great in natural colors and used in a nautical room. You could also add some texture to a Hampton’s styled beach room. The pattern is free … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag football belt
Kim from Sew Spot shows how you can make a flag football belt. This is a great project to get the kids outside and active! It has three fabric “flags” attached with Velcro. The goal is to take other players’ … Read More...
Project: Sherlock Box
Anyone else as obsessed with the show “Sherlock” as I am? I can’t wait for the new season to start here in the US! I’m also a huge fan of the original books so I’m in love with this awesome … Read More...
Budget Friendly Fishbowl Flower Centerpiece
Looking for a budget friendly, yet beautiful centerpiece idea? A fishbowl flower centrepiece can make a big impact for wedding décor, and thanks to your local dollar store, you can find everything you need to put one of these together. … Read More...
Hipster Crafts- Now Available as a Paperback and Ebook!
Hey guys, I wanted to let you guys know about something exciting- I recently released my first craft book! Yeah! It is called “Hipster Crafts” and has hip, indie craft tutorials in it. Here’s a little bit about Hipsters: … Read More... Tutorial: Napkin Rings from Clay
I spend a lot of my work life making beads and jewellery and small, highly decorated trinkets. That’s probably a part of why I’m always interested in other clay items for the blog. These are little napkin rings done up … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing notions zippered pouch
Sarah from The Last Piece shares a free pattern for these sewing themed zipper pouches. They’re simple zippered pouches – with a pretty curved shape – with sewing themed appliques. Make one for your favorite sewing friend – or yourself. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric wreath brooch
Anna from Journey Into Creativity shows how you can make this scrappy fabric wreath brooch. You can use your smallest scraps for this project. The mix of color and pattern, and the frayed raw edges, makes me happy.
Click the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew rest or reading mat
Kerry from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make this , with no sewing required. All you need is a piece of foam and some fleece. It could make any nook or corner in … Read More...