The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world. This article is from India where the picture here originates. So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Rose Cane
Rose canes are one of those canes I make absolute scads of. I usually use a slight variation on the tru-leigh rose and it works well for me. This one is a more tightly wound rose that would look lovely … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple baby bib
Barbara from Zakrpica made all of these bibs for her baby daughter, and she shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog. They’re simple baby bibs, but bigger and wider on the shoulder to give good coverage against drools and … Read More...
Mason Jar Lid Blueberry Pies
Blueberries are in season here in New England! I was fortunate to get out picking yesterday before the rainstorms came in. Lots of highbush blueberries for this cute recipe, if my family doesn’t eat them all first.
Gina at She … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new bag for a folding camp chair
The bags that hold folding camp chairs get a lot of wear. If you use your chair very much at all, it won’t be long before the bag has rips and tears at the major stress points. Jane fromMaiden Jane … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging hand towel
fat quarter Shop shares a tutorial on their blog, The Jolly Jabber, showing how you can make this hanging hand towel for your kitchen. The towel has a topper that can be buttoned around a stove handle or other horizontal … Read More...
50 Tasty Yet Healthy Party Food Recipes
If you’re trying to eat right, planning a party can be a bit of a challenge. But, Meatified has come to the rescue with a fabulous roundup of 50 Healthy Party Food Recipes for people who are eating paleo, primal, … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trimmed pencil skirt
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this gorgeous lace trimmed pencil skirt. Stripes of stretch lace trim embellish the simple pencil skirt made from a stretch knit. It’s a … Read More...
17 Amazingly Easy and Inexpensive Curb Appeal DIY’s
Upkeep on your home is a never-ending task. One of the most important things to stay on top of when it comes to the beauty of your home is it’s initial curb appeal. It is the first impression that people … Read More...
Share Your Charity Projects for a Chance to Win Yarn
I told you earlier this month about Caron’s new yarn United
, which is a made in the United States yarn (though made of imported fibers), a small portion of the sale price of which goes to the Children of … Read More...
How to Make a Duck Tape Pencil Case
This is such a fashionable pencil case, it is hard to believe it is so simple to make. Follow along with this step-by-step tutorial shared by Sarah, from While They Share, and you can make one too. All you need … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Garden Apron from fat quarters
This pretty apron is made from 5fat quarters, plus a 1/2 yard of fabric for the top (bib) and lining. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make it. It was designed to make the most efficient use … Read More...
6 Tutorials For Washi Tape Jewelry
Washi Tape
is a staple among crafters, and you most likely have more than enough in your stash. It’s a very versatile product and can be used for so many different craft projects, not just scrapbooking and paper projects. Today … Read More...
Technique: Reflection Stamping
Visit Gina K Designs and learn how to do a reflection stamping technique, this works so well with images in water. Click here for a how to video tutorial.
-Heather
Alex Veroneli: sexy or sexist?
Alex Veroneli – who represents the U.S. division of Aurifil Threads – claims to be the bad boy of the sewing/quilting world. Abby of While She Naps shares her thoughts on Alex’s online behavior. If you only have time … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s triple tiered ruffle skirt
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how you can make this fun triple tiered ruffle skirt for girls. You can make it with all the ruffles made from the same fabric, as she did, or mix and match prints. Her … Read More...
Fall Felt Wreath Tutorial
Do you want to create a stunning fall wreath? If you would like to make one, get over to “Our Everyday Art” hosted by Emily and Jaime. They are showing us how to make this “Fall Felt Wreath” with felt … Read More...
Free pattern: Turning Japanese bag with cutout metal handles
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Turning Japanese bag with cutout metal handles. The metal cutout handles are so cool! I hadn’t seen handles like this before. (She gives a link to the Etsy … Read More...
Tutorial: Matching tote bags for a child and a doll
Lori Burrow from I Sew Cute shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a set of matching tote bags for a child and a doll. They’re made with a sturdy denim fabric and have pockets on … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage scrappy patchwork coasters
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made these patchwork coasters from scraps of vintage fabric, and she shares a tutorial for making them. Sometimes I’m lucky enough to find vintage fabric in larger pieces, but most of my vintage … Read More...