Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this boxy blouse with a Peter Pan collar. There’s a exposed zipper at the back for a closure. Use a contrasting zipper for a surprise pop of color. You can … Read More...
10 tangle-free ways to store your bobbins
Someday, a very smart sewing machine engineer will design a bobbin that doesn’t start unwinding the second it’s removed from the machine. Wouldn’t that be nice? Until then, very smart sewists have come up with ways to store their bobbins … Read More...
DIY Moon Craft
Today is Moon Day. This special event celebrates the anniversary of the day that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on moon in 1969. In honor of this occasion, why not show your kids how to make a styrofoam moon?… Read More...
Tutorial: Leather stripe decor pillow
Eden from Sugar and Charm shows how you can make this modern style decor pillow. It’s made from a home dec weight fabric with a leather stripe pieced in the middle. It would make a nice edition to your living … Read More...
Freebie: Mice Digital Stamp
Eeeek! How cute are these mice?? Download the free digital stamp image over on the Dearie Dolls blog.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. … Read More...
Banana Ice Cream for Breakfast
I would be “awesome” if I said yes to ice cream for breakfast. I will admit that cake has been allowed occasionally.
Alejandra Ramos from Always Order Dessert has created a fun frozen breakfast with bananas, peanut butter and cocoa. … Read More...
Tip: Stamping with Acrylic Blocks
Did you know you can use your clear acrylic stamping blocks as stamps themselves? Apply some Distress Ink and spritz on some water and then stamp for a neat watercolor look. Find out more over on The House That Stamps … Read More...
Make a Pool Noodle Popsicle Garland
If your local dollar store has a large display of colorful pool noodles, pick up a few extras to make this festive Popsicle garland from Oh Happy Day! This is the perfect decoration for any summer party, since it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded Fabric Balls
Ama from Ohoh Blog shares a tutorial at DIY Ready showing how to make these folded fabric globes. They’re made from scraps of fabric and inexpensive styrofoam balls. Use the colors and patterns on your scraps to make neat designs. … Read More...
Organizing Your Camper or RV
Maybe you’ve already been on a few camping trips so far this Summer, but if not, there is still plenty of time to get in some quality camping time before the cold weather sets in. This post from Buzzfeed has … Read More...
Make a Math Hunt Game
Carolyn created this game for her kids. She created two piles of cards. One pile sported numbers and the other pile listed things that can easily be found by the kids. To play, the kids choose a card from each … Read More...
Tutorial: Sling library book bag
We make good use of our public library during the summer. Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make this sling library book bag that will make carrying your books … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s tiered sundress
Preethi from WIDI shares a free pattern for the beautiful tiered sundress she made her daughter. It has an empire waist bodice, with three gathered tiers for a skirt. In the back, elastic at the top of the bodice and … Read More...
Project: Beach Bag
Die cutting isn’t just for paper. Head to the beach in style this summer with a customized beach bag. Using an electronic cutting machine you can cut iron on vinyl letters and make a stencil for painted designs and make … Read More...
Crochet A Customized Summer Top
Patrice Walker has created this simple Summer top using a very customized approach. With the information on her blog, you can create one of your own, using your choice of size, yarn, and even stitch pattern. I love when … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Christmas in July quilt
The pebble quilting between these trees make me dream of a white Christmas. Made by Melissa of Happy Quilting, she generously shares links to her tutorials on how to make the block and quilt.
Image credit: Happy Quilter
Twelve Hexies (or Less) Blog Hop
Diane of Crafty Pod is calling all *EPP-ers to join her perfect-for-summer blog hop. Relax. You’ll find no overreaching goals on this romp with a needle. Each project requires at the most twelve hexagons as a starting point. Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Modern Curves Tote Bag
The Modern Curves Tote Bag is a free pattern from Remona from The Stitching Scientist. The front of the bag is pieced in a curved design, and has a zippered pocket off to one side. The top is left open, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Metal Keychain (and Etsy Plug)
Are you familiar with Etsy? It’s a wonderful place filled with thousands of individually owned and run shops that specialize in hand made items, vintage and crafting supplies. I’ve had my own shop P is for Paper there for many … Read More...
Tutorial: Single tiered knit skirt for girls
Becky from U Create shares a tutorial at Simple Simon & Co. showing how to make a girl’s singled tiered knit skirt. The drop waist style is cute worn with a simple t-shirt. Her tutorial is part of Simple Simon … Read More...