Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make this dreamy beaded gauze headband. Silver beads threaded on a wide band of gauze cinch the fabric and add a hint of sparkle to the headband. Elastic … Read More...
Video tutorial: Add an elastic casing to any seam
I am seeing a lot of dresses in the stores lately that have a bit of elastic at the waist. In fact, I’m in the process of making a dress for my daughter that will have a gathered waist. If … Read More...
Learning about Yarn Texture
The Craftsy blog is always full of great, useful tips and information that will make knitting easier for you, and this post about yarn texture is no exception.
Ashley looks at different plies of yarn and shares the general rule … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch up some stationery
Mel from One Crafty Mummy shows how you can use your sewing machine to make unique stitched stationery. Use different colors of thread to stitch a colorful design on the paper. I like the look with just the thread on … Read More...
Easy Tailgating Ideas
Football season is upon us, and the “Boys of Fall” will soon be under the lights on Friday nights!
Local school and NFL fans alike will appreciate these football-themed ideas for your pregame tailgating. From football moms hosting a team … Read More...
How to make recycled golf ball sharks
Are you a fan of shark week or know someone who is? Well if making little sharks seems like a fun project pop on over to the link Mona sent in to the blog Craft Klatch to see the fun … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern Freebie: Look at the Stars
I feel like I kind of needed a little bit of love and pick me up this week. This free pattern from Domestic Deficit Disorder is just what the doctor ordered. It says the right thing without going overboard. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Sunprinted summer skirt
One thing the summer has in abundance is sun. Jane from Buzzmills shows how you can use the sun, some summer flowers, and a product called Inkodye to create a custom print skirt. Her tutorial is part of the Summer … Read More...
6 Video Tutorials For School-Themed Clay Charms
If you love making cute little miniature clay sculptures, these 6 videos from YouTube are something you need to check out. Each of them have detailed visual instructions for you to create your own version of these tiny pieces of … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed animal backpack
Jessica from Running With Scissors made a special backpack for him to carry his favorite stuffed animal to school for Teddy Bear Day. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It has a flat round bottom and webbing … Read More...
Back To School Tic-Tac Labels
Before you send your kids back to school, make up one or more of these personalized Tic-Tac mint packages to give to them as a nice surprise. Choose from 5 different designs that each offers their own cure for problems … Read More...
Summer of Sketches 11 | Four Photos
Here’s another multi-photo sketch: enough space for 2 4×6 photos and 2 2×2 photos. A good layout for mixing regular prints with Instagram shots.
Follow our linked names to get more info and detail … Read More...
Tutorial: Cactus pincushion
Ingrid at Sewing Lab shares a tutorial showing how she made this cactus pincushion that I am absolutely in love with. The cactus is potted in a small ceramic planter, but the plant is actually made from fabric. A gathered … Read More...
Project with Printable Template: Travel Case Card Box
Do you know someone leaving on a trip, moving away or maybe heading off to collage? Send them off in style with this adorable 3D travel case card. The Whiff of Joy blog has instructions and a printable template pattern … Read More...
Crochet Giveaway Winner – 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches To Crochet
My readers haven’t been very helpful lately! No one – not one person – emailed me asking me who the winner of the July Giveaway for 100 colorful ripple stitche
s was!! It completely slipped my mind. So, I … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew off the shoulder sequin tee
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this off the shoulder sequin top, with no sewing required. Her t-shirt refashion can be done with just scissors and fabric glue – and … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple duffle bag
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial for making a simple duffle bag. Don’t get thrown off by the round shape – it’s actually a fairly simple bag to make. You can make them in any size. The one … Read More...
Free pattern: Matryoshka nesting fabric bins
An from Straight Grain shares a free pattern for her Matryoshka bins. Like the stacking dolls, these fabric storage buckets are sized just right to nest one inside the other. They make beautiful storage for any room of the house … Read More...
Inspiration: Progressive Cards
Here’s a fun idea from Marie-Anne, instead of sending someone one card why not send them a set of progressive cards, with a matching theme, when lined up they complete your message. I adore her Alice in Wonderland themed cards, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls t-shirt ruffle skirt
Becky from Crafty Betty shares a tutorial at Nap Time Crafters showing how you can make this little girl’s t-shirt ruffle skirt. The whole thing is made from recycled t-shirts. You can find t-shirts in just about any color of … Read More...