Melissa Samuels shows us her Year in the Life book. She made it as part of her goal to make more projects for herself. While working on the book she learned that she could go out of her comfort zone … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | You & Me
Tutorial: Valentine Earrings
Renee from Cute Simple Stuff offered these nifty earrings and a video tutorial on how to make them. They have the whole heart thing going on but skipped the regular red puffy version and went for a different take.
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Free pattern: Steam Train tiered wool and faux fur skirt
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares the pattern she used to make faux fur and wool tiered skirt that was part of her entry into Project Sewn. She calls it her Steam Train Skirt. The gorgeous flare of the tiered skirt … Read More...
Tips: Layering Stamped Images
Stampington and Company is sharing a free article from there Take Ten magazine on how to layers multiple stamps, click here to download the pdf.
-Heather
Knit a Super Simple Basketweave Scarf
I love basketweave knitting patterns. There’s something so simple and yet satisfying about these stitch patterns, and they’re pretty darn warm, too.
The classic is just to knit, say, 4 stitches, then purl 4 stitches across a piece, do that … Read More...
String Art Heart Made the Easy Way
Pretty, String-Art Heart for Valentine’s Day is made without a hammer, wood, crushed fingers, or deafening pounding! The technique is so easy and clever!
Clever clever clever! Can you guess what the secret is?
Get all the details of this … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Adjustable Apron
Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a tutorial at Crafterhours showing how to make her Easy Adjustable Apron with twill tape straps. The neck strap and waist ties are all one long piece of twill tape. Casings down the side … Read More...
How to Make a Wedding Advent Calendar
Here’s a sweet gift for a bride who might be a little stressed from all the planning that goes into a wedding: a wedding advent calendar! This project would be so fun for the bridesmaids to make together and then … Read More...
Free pattern: Balaclava or ski mask hat for a child
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern for making a child-sized Balaclava – that’s a fancy word for a ski mask hat
. The fleece hat covers the head and neck and most of the face, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a knotted baby hat from a t-shirt
Sara from Alice & Lois shows how you can make a knotted top baby hat out of a t-shirt. They are super fast to make, as you’ll be repurposing the hem of the shirt into the hem of the hat. … Read More...
Free pattern: Slouchy sling bag
Samantha from At Home with Mrs H shares a free pattern for making this slouchy sling bag with a fold over toop. It has two large darts to shape the bottom. Inside, it’s lined and has a zippered pocket and … Read More...
Silhouette Sale!
From Thursday February 6-Friday February 14, you can get HUGE discounts on the following Silhouette products by using promo code: GOSSIP at checkout.
1. The Silhouette CAMEO®, The Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition Software, the glitter collection sketch pens, and the … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Elasticated Headband
Having a Bad Hair Day? If you’ve got some yarn, a ponytail elastic, and 90 minutes, you’ve got the Fix! And, since I’m a very slow crocheter, you can probably make this in 60 minutes. So there!
What you see … Read More...
Dictionary Magnets
I have used flat marbles to make magnets
using fancy paper and even photos, but I have never made them using pages from a dictionary.
Amanda, from Crafts By Amanda, used words from the dictionary that are related to crafting, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Brrrrr!
Tiny Valentine Crochet Freebie
Check out this tiny, sweet Valentine Penguin. No matter how cold the climate where the penguin lives, he’ll be warmed by the cute red heart he holds close. Wouldn’t your Valentine like to have something sweet like this? Take only … Read More...
Tutorial: One seam shawl style nursing cover
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a shawl style nursing cover out of knit fabric, one she calls the Worlds Best and Easiest Nursing Cover. The shawl style provides full coverage while baby is nursing, and the … Read More...
Felt and Fabric Mushrooms
Sweet Paul has an amazing online magazine that I love. It is filled with crafts, cooking, shops and anything that might interest you. I am in love with his lace topped mushroom and what a stunning Valentine gift this would … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a blazer to make a vest
Carissa from Carissa Knits refashioned a thrifted blazer to make a new vest for herself. She removed the collar, sleeves, and pocket flaps and then reshaped the bottom. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I love this … Read More...