The pantry can be one of the most difficult places in the home to keep organized.   Whether your storage space is fairly large, or barely takes up a singular cupboard, it can sometimes become more of a catch-all and be … Read More...

The folks at Dritz show how you can use fold over elastic and decorative buckles to make cute belts. You’ll need to use the thicker and wider fold over elastic (like you’d use for making baby diapers).  The elastic comes … Read More...

Summertime means travel time and there is no place sunnier and more “summer” than Florida.  In days gone by, the airlines used to make the most romantic and inviting travel posters. You wanted to jump into the picture and start … Read More...

Jonie from Knot Sew Normal guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make this owl hot pad and pot holder set. The hot pad has two sweet owls appliqued on it, and the matching pot holder … Read More...

Congrats go out to  Brenda F. of Honolulu, HI. She is the winner of 6 Kids’ Activity Books and more!

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction shares a tutorial for making this hexie lion pillow that is alllll kinds of cuteness.  It would be sweet in a nursery or child’s … Read More...

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this pretty tank sundress for a girl.  It’s actually a hack of one of her knit tank top, a previously published free pattern (fits girls’ sizes 3-8).  … Read More...

Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shows how she created the giant ribbon and flower bows that she used to make this gorgeous wreath.  They’re made from fake flowers layered with gathered fabric and loops of ribbon.  On a slightly … Read More...

Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she refashioned a plain white t-shirt into this cool top for her tween daughter.  She made the shirt more fitted, accenting the new seams with contrast zig zag stitching.  On the front of … Read More...