Oh my Gosh how cute is this? It’s like a little pod and the cat seems to be enjoying it too. You can get the free pattern here but you will need to translate it. I think these would be … Read More...
DIY – Shrinky Dink State Pendant
This tutorial is perfect for tweens or the inner child in you who wants to play around with Shrinky Dinks
again. This tutorial shows you how to make an adorable little STATE Pendant. This would be a cute idea for … Read More...
More Sweater Patterns to Try
In the last installment (for now) of Sarah Cleans Out Her E-mail, I’ve got some more sweater patterns for you to consider. I should be sharing a few more roundups of specific kinds of sweaters throughout the month, but I’m … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Vintage bath time apron
Baby’s bath time can get a parent just as wet as baby. A terry cloth apron like this one can help keep mom or dad dry when they give baby a bath. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage … Read More...
Free pattern: Halloween black cat softie
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this Halloween black cat softie. You don’t have to use just black fabric, though. He’s pretty handsome made from a black and white houndstooth, as shown in her photo. A … Read More...
DIY Origami Halloween Box
Hide away your Halloween goodies in these super cute origami treat boxes! Whether you’re planning to hand out sweets or just want a clever way to stash your own candy supply, these little boxes are a festive and functional solution. … Read More...
5 Things to Keep in Mind Before Signing up for a Craft Fair
Craft fairs are an excellent way to get your handmade business noticed and expand your customer base. Not only do you get to showcase your products, but you also get to connect with other crafters and potential customers. However, signing … Read More...
Project: Paper and Fabric Halloween Ornament
Combine paper and fabric for a fun spooky Halloween ornament. Over on the Authenique Paper blog you’ll find directions on how to apply ink from ink pads onto fabric for a customized color, and layer it up with batting, chip … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Trick or treat bucket bags
With their large squared bottoms, these trick or treat bucket bags are made for some serious candy haul. Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs show how you can make them. The flat bottom bags can stand open on their own, so after … Read More...
Freebie DIY | Non-Candy Halloween Treats
Here’s a great alternative to giving out candy treats this year: these adorable googly eye rings! Persia Lou provides the free printable cards and the tutorial showing you how to pull it together. She also shares two sources for … Read More...
DIY | Halloween Party Invites with Washi Tape
Download a free printable Halloween invitation, and follow along to see how to update it with washi tape. Fill in your party details, and don’t forget to make a matching envelope. Thanks to the folks at Capitol Romance. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Jack O Lanterns
The actual directions are for sugar paste but this is one of those simple little photo tutorials that works equally for modeling in polymer clay. I would draw or paint your jack o’ lantern face on after baking. You could … Read More...
Halloween Truffles
Like to give gifts to teachers during all the holidays? They’ll feel more special receiving these truffles instead of the same candy or cupcakes the kids are getting.
Although they are very elegant, truffles are very easy to make and … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho Shoulder Tote with Elastic Accents
Sew4Home shows how to make their Boho Shoulder Bag with Elastic Accents. Printed fold over elastic finishes the top of the bag and the gathered pockets, which will stretch to accommodate bulky items. accommodate bulky items. You can get fold … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric cut-out napkin rings
An from StraightGrain shows how you can make a set of fabric cut-out napkin rings. She used a star but you can use any simple shape. Depending on the shape you use, you could make them for any holiday or … Read More...
Project: Stitched Paper Pockets for Halloween Treats
Match up some pattern papers, stich them together on 3 sides , add some die cuts and stamped images and you’ve got some terrific Halloween treat pockets. Fill them with fluff and candy and make your little ghosts and goblins … Read More...
Free pattern: Fletcher chevron quilt
If you want to learn to quilt, you cannot get a better teacher than Wendi at Shiny Happy World. Of her pattern Fletcher, she explains,
… Read More...Like all my patterns, it’s designed especially for beginners, with links to video tutorials
Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front gathered skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a little girl’s gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. In the back, the waistband is an elastic casing, which means there’s no need for a zipper or … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt owl garland
Amber from Hillside Momma shows how you can make a cute owl garland like this one, with no sewing required. The owls would be cute for fall and Halloween decoration. There’s no sewing required because they’re made from felt. You … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby changing mat that folds to a clutch or satchel
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making a travel baby changing mat that folds into either a clutch or a satchel. The changing mat has pockets on either side to hold a pack of wipes and … Read More...