Red Heart has a 12 weeks of Christmas e-mail series that’s full of ideas for knitters and crocheters looking to make their homes a little more festive this holiday season, but they also recently released the Make it Merry ebook… Read More...
Giveaway: A Head for Trouble
Congratulations to vanesseva!
Last week I told you about the fun new book A Head for Trouble
by Julie Turjoman, which is full of hats and accessories inspired by the fictional lady detectives of the 1920s. In it you’ll also … Read More...
Free pattern: Wear Everywhere Skirt
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Wear Everywhere Skirt. The Wear Everywhere Skirt is a straight skirt with a single inverted center pleat. It’s a versatile skirt, one you can get much mileage from. With … Read More...
Free Pattern – Bunny Security Blanket
Oh my goodness this must be the most adorable little Crochet Bunny Blanket. The pattern for this one is totally FREE and is provided by my new Crochet Crush Anabelia Handmade. I know I am way too old … Read More...
How much do fabric designers earn?
Fabric designers are the rock stars of the sewing world. Make pretty designs that get turned into fabric that everyone drools over – sounds like a glamorous life, no? Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater pom pom hat
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can create an awesome pom pom hat out of an old sweater. Well, an old sweater and some yarn for the pom pom. They’re quick to make because the hem of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Falling leaves felt pillow
The beautiful falling leaves on this felt pillow have me embracing the cooler weather that has rolled in. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created it for the Gift Items challenge at Crazy Little Projects, and she shares a tutorial on … Read More...
Project: Snowman Christmas Card
Ah yes, winter is finally here. In KY we had our first light snow fall already! Celebrate this blustery weather with an adorable snowman card. Nicole Magourik shares a video tutorial for stamping up this fun winter scene using coordinating … Read More...
Book Review- DIY Mason Jars
I recently picked up this book, DIY Mason Jars. I love finding awesome crafting books, and with mason jars being such a trend this book is pretty awesome! I have an entire shelf on my bookcase filled with mason … Read More...
Tutorial | Modern Traditional Christmas Crafts
Learn how to make these two Christmas cards over at Crafts Unleashed. Choose a traditional or more modern style for your cards this year. Isn’t that manger detail on the traditional card just perfect? I really love the bell and … Read More...
Freebie | Santa Claus Christmas Countdown Calendar
Kids will love this Christmas countdown idea! Add cotton wool balls to Santa’s beard as the month progresses. So clever! Get the free printable at Tomfo. Sarah explains how to set it up, including stashing the cotton wool in … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and lace table runner
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how you can make this beautiful burlap and lace table runner. It’s the perfect mix of rustic and romantic. The burlap table runner is accented with stripes … Read More...
24 reuses for contact lens cases
This is such a fun idea! The peeps over at 1 800 Contacts compiled a list of 24 reuses for contact lens cases. I wear contacts and I also have reused the cases for some of these purposes (the … Read More...
Tutorial: Makeup brush roll-up organizer
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a makeup brush roll. Or, adjust the dimensions and the pocket size and it could be a knitting or crochet needle roll, or a paintbrush or pencil roll. Whatever … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor Thanksgiving Card
You can achieve an artful stamped look using inexpensive watercolors with your stamps. Nina B shares a lovely Thanksgiving card she made using the “wet on wet” technique, visit her blog for more info on her card and a link … Read More...
DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte
If you are a regular reader, you know that I’m not a coffee drinker or eat pumpkin flavored items. I do hate seasonal flavors and every year I see pumpkin spice items at your local coffee shops are a limited … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s 1920s style flapper dress costume
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how you can make a flapper style dress for a little girl. She created the dress for a dance performance at her daughter’s school, but her daughter thinks its fun to wear just … Read More...
8 Kid’s Crafts Using Fall Leaves
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year and what better way to teach your little ones about colors, seasons, temperature changes, and maybe even the science of why leaves actually change color? These 8 ideas … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Lazy Girl Hairstyles
I am not sure if I am lazy or time poor but the truth is I am a throw it into a ponytail kinda gal. I know I should spend more time trying out hairstyles than actually pinning them or … Read More...
Sweater Knitting is Great, So How About a Sweater Dress?
I have to admit that as much as I love handknit sweaters, I was always a bit afraid to knit a sweater dress. It just seems like an awful lot of knitting that’s sure to sag and not be as … Read More...