Rachel from Handmade Charlotte is sharing a tutorial for these amazing Fiber Wall Art Pieces on the etsy blog. Fiber art is definitely a current trend and extremely popular with indie artists right now.
What I love about it is … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued kite tote bag
Sew4Home shows how you can make this tote bag with a happy appliqued kite on the front. Wide ric rac trim gives the top a wavy edge. The tail of the kite is actually a length of cording that is … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Girls shirred halter dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Summer Rose shirred halter dress. This pretty summer dress has a shirred bodice, and V-neck halter straps. She added a ribbon flower as an embellishment at … Read More...
Back To School Crochet?
I love this nifty, easy to work up crochet pencil case. But, wait, there’s more! Wouldn’t it also make a nice travel case for your crochet hooks, including a pocket to hold a copy of your pattern folded to … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Flower Cane and Beads
The charm of this type of cane and bead or applique is that you could use a skinner blend instead of the simple black and white bullseye for the full colour effect. Or you could use solid colours or varying … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt lined phone case
Julie from John & Pearl shows how to make this simple felt lined phone case. The construction is super easy and you can make it to fit any size phone. The felt makes a thick, soft lining that helps protect … Read More...
Adorable Vintage Sign Tutorial
Have you heard of Brandy Melville before? If not, you have got to go check out some of her work! This cute sign is just one blogger’s version of Brandy’s great work. Once you read up on how simple this … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless stretch lace top
Maris from Sew Maris shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this beautiful sleeveless stretch lace top. Her tutorial shows how to adapt a basic tank top pattern to the layered lace tank. (She uses sleeveless … Read More...
Craft Show To Do List Template
For those of you that do craft shows, this is extremely helpful!
Instead of waiting until the last minute to price things, try working ahead of time and getting a good start before the show.
Rosalie created this helpful … Read More...
Monster Finger Puppets
These cute little monsters won’t scare a soul! Made from scrap pieces of felt, they are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
This is a great project for all ages. For younger kids, you can cut and sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids vinyl art smock
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how to make this vinyl art smock for little kids. It’ll help keep their clothes protected during messy art projects. When I first saw the photo, … Read More...
Freebie: Old Fashion Key Image
Beautiful Bowl Backs – New E-Book from Helios Glass
There’s another e-book available from Paul over at Helios Glass. They’re a wonderful glass studio and teaching facility that keeps pumping out these great e-books. We just got one the other week and here’s another. This one is all … Read More...
Project: Camera Card
The Sixxiz blog shows how to use one of their dies for a fun camera pocket card. This would be cute gift to give filled with photos!
-Heather
Freebie: Printable yards to inches conversion chart
Imperial measurements don’t make it easy for us to convert between measurements on the fly. Figuring the number of inches in 5/8 yard doesn’t exactly lend itself ot math in your head. KZ from Kzjo Studio saves you the headache … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a henley neck to a t-shirt
Michelle from Green Bee Patterns shows how you can create a henley neck on a t-shirt. The new neck binding and button placket are a great way to show off a fun fabric print and inject some personality into a … Read More...
Homemade Rock Candy
Here is a cool craft to do with the kids. Plus it teaches them science and patience.
Gluesticks teaches us how to make rock candy
with the kids. This takes 7 days to complete, but you get a sweet treat … Read More...
Rainbow Bubble Snakes
Next time the kids are in the mood to blow bubbles, show them how easy it is to create Rainbow Bubbles Snakes. All you need to blow one of these beauties is an empty water bottle, some duct tape, an … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat bench cushion with piping and buttons
If you have a bench that needs a cushion (or a replacement cushion), you could buy one. Selection will probably be limited and you’ll pay a pretty penny. Or, you could make one yourself and choose your own fabrics and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack. It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house. Or how about a couple of favorite books and some … Read More...