Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a ruffled fleece neck warmer. It’s a short scarf that buttons just around the neck to give you warmth but without the bulk of a full scarf. The dimensions she gives … Read More...
Great idea for packing food gifts and free printable
I don’t think I have seen a paper plate look so cute! Who knew with just a few snips of the paper plate and a bit of baker’s twine you can make a pretty and easy way to wrap up … Read More...
Stitch up Something for Hanukkah
While some other winter holidays get more attention, the Festival of Lights (aka Hanukkah) is coming even sooner, and it’s a perfect holiday for crafting as well.
Last year I knit a dreidel, which admittedly doesn’t spin very well, but … Read More...
Video tutorial: Thread weaving to patch a hole in your jeans
Weaving has become quite the trendy craft lately. Agy from Green Issues shows how you can use weaving to mend a tear on a pair of jeans or other garment. The embroidery thread weaving is made on top of the … Read More...
Slow Cooker Turkey and Gravy
Thanksgiving may be easier this year than I thought. I have two slow cookers, one for everyday use and a larger one for potlucks. I found a stuffing recipe to use and now I also have one for the turkey … Read More...
Napkin Folding Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Celebration
I’m a big fan of origami in general, so I love the collection of helpful napkin folding tutorials Jenny Chan has put together on her website. A native New Yorker and a self-taught
origamist/crafter, Jenny offers FREE craft tutorials on … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Tag for Santa
Think about all the things that Santa Claus does for us. He flies around the world, delivering presents to good girls and boys, brings us Christmas cheer and does he ask for anything in return…nope, he doesn’t. This year, why … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur ear muffs
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can DIY a pair of faux fur ear muffs. They’ll cover your ears to keep them warm without you having to wear a full hat on your head. You won’t need special tools or … Read More...
Help Build the World’s Biggest Stocking to Support Children of Fallen Soldiers
Yarnspirations is looking to build the largest knit and crocheted Christmas stocking, three feet at a time, in order to support the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
The idea is that knitters and crocheters will buy Caron United, … Read More...
Slow Cooker Stuffing
Stuffing or dressing? I guess it all depends on where you are located. I’ve always known it as stuffing.
I love my slow cooker, but for some reason I never think to use it for special occasions to help with … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Santa Diaper Cover
If you have a wee little folk in your house this Christmas then you NEED to make this it is so adorable! Create some amazing Christmas photos with a bundle of joy wearing this. Older siblings could be in just … Read More...
Loom Bands – Ugly Sweater
Ugly sweaters are of course totally cool to wear these days but how about a Ugly sweater loom band creation? Even though I detest (as well as my dyson) loom bands I know that I am among some loom band … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 fabric tote bag in 10 easy steps
You can make a beautiful tote like this, with just 3 fabrics and 10 easy steps. Ren Murphy from The Inspired Wren guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need three coordinating fabrics … Read More...
Project: Embossed Gift Bag
You probably have plain brown lunch sacks or shopping bags sitting around your house right now, instead of throwing them away why not jazz them up with some stamping and embossing and use them to wrap up some gift this … Read More...
6 Glass Christmas Decorations
If you haven’t started decorating for the Christmas holiday yet, you most likely will be soon, and these 6 glass decorations are guaranteed to add an extra special touch to your holiday space. With just over a month left until … Read More...
DIY No sew quilted ball ornament
This ornament looks quilted, but it’s actually not! Deanna, from Sew McCool sent this in and I definitely wanted to share it! You can make beautiful ornaments this year for your tree, or for gifts. I’ve never made any, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Turkey tea towel
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this turkey tea towel for Thanksgiving. The applique is all simple shapes and the design is cute, especially if you have kids in the house for Thanksgiving.
Click below … Read More...
Wedding Planning When Kids Are Involved
Whether you are walking down the isle after having children, or it’s a second or third marriage, you want to incorporate the children in your lives into the big event. However, this can be a little nerve wracking, considering that … Read More...
Tutorial | “Give Thanks” Turkey Slat Sign | Off The Page Scrapbooking
I love that this Turkey Slat Sign from Home Made Interest combines paper crafting with other crafts! That subway sign turkey was make by printing out Thanksgiving related words on to a piece of 12×12 cardstock, and then cutting out … Read More...
Tutorial: Pattern Cane
Clayers are a generous bunch. You can find a pile of tutorials posted, for free, on the internet. Many of these are old pros including this one by Marcia of Mars Design. This one is a quickie photo tutorial from … Read More...