It’s not too late to create something wonderful with the kids. This project could be done to a plate, mug or platter. If you’re a Teacher have the kids bring a piece of white (or light) crockery in and create … Read More...
Great idea for using recycled tires as planters
Tutorial: Make clear vinyl storage tubes to organize your craft supplies
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make these clear vinyl
storage tubes to help organize your sewing or other craft supplies. You can make them in any size. She gives dimensions to make small … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tone tartan skirt
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare taps into 90’s fashion trends with this two-tone tartan skirt. (Anyone else feeling a bit old that 90’s styles are once again considered cool?) It’s a simple gathered skirt, easy to make. What … Read More...
Tutorial: Clutch style padded laptop sleeve
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a clutch style laptop sleeve. Foam padding between the outside fabric and lining helps protect your laptop when you’re carrying it around. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl Valentine dress t-shirt refashion
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s Valentine dress out of a man’s t-shirt. It has a loose fit bodice, and elastic waist, and a gathered skirt. She stenciled the word “Love” across the … Read More...
Tutorial: American Girl and Bitty Baby fleece hats in three styles
Stephanie from Tip Toe Fairy shows how to make three styles of fleece hats for American Girl and Bitty Baby dolls. Her tutorial shows how to make a jester hat (two point), a skit hat, and a pom pom hat. … Read More...
Project: Candy Treat Bags
Wrap up some chocolate kisses in some tulle and add a pretty stamped topper for the sweet and simple Valentine’s Day gift. Find directions over at the Homespun with Heart blog.
-Heather
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Freebie | Donut Gift Box Template & Tutorial
This sweet little donut gift box from Minieco is just the thing for giving some sweets to your sweet this Valentine’s Day. Download the PDF template, and follw the instructions to whip up a dozen of your own. You’ll need, … Read More...
Tutorial | Heart Garland for Valentine’s Day
This step by step tutorial at Quilted Cupcake will show you how to make a heart garland for Valentine’s Day, using vintage sheet music, red paper and stitching. The tutorial includes a free download of the flag shape for your … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | You Sparkle
Tutorial: Patchwork pincushion stack
Sew4Home shows how you can make a stack of three patchwork pincushions. They’re trimmed all around with mini pom pom trim and tufted in the center with either a button or a large pom pom. (The pom pom is my … Read More...
Tutorial: Dreamy layered circle skirt
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make this dreamy layered circle skirt. The layers are so soft and floaty, I thought at first it was a chiffon. It turns out that she made it from swim suit lining. … Read More...
Stash-Busting Cowl Patterns
I included a couple of cowls in my scarf roundup the other day, but they really do deserve their own day of focus because there are so many great ones out there. Plus, I’ve been wearing the heck out of … Read More...
Heather’s tips for pressing your sewing projects
I’ve always thought it amusing that I hate to iron my clothes, but I don’t hesitate a second before whipping out my iron to press as seam. My laundry room ironing board never sees the light of day, but my … Read More...
Learn to Needle Felt (embellish a sweater) No Sewing Required!
Misty Spinney leads production and styling at Brit + Co. Misty been interested in trying needle felting for a long time. It’s a simple DIY technique that requires no sewing and opens up all kinds of possibilities for embellishing your … Read More...
New Classes from Knitgrrl Shannon Okey and Andi Smith
I’m a big fan of Shannon Okey and what she’s done at Cooperative Press, which allows knitting and crafty authors a venue for publishing fun, innovative projects with smaller print runs than a more traditional publisher would allow, but with … Read More...
How to make a tree branch jewelry holder
It’s fun to bring a bit of outdoors in and especially when it can serve a purpose. Pop on over to the blog Curly Made for the tutorial on how to turn a few branches and a jar lid into … Read More...
Hidden Heart Red Velvet Cupcakes
Robin at Bird On A Cake sent this cute cupcake idea.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day using the red velvet cake. If you aren’t a red velvet cake fan, I’m sure you could replace it with your favorite chocolate recipe. Either … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim basket
Beth from Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial over at eHow showing how to make a recycled denim basket, with no sewing required. The entire basket is made from recycled denim, most of it being the thick flat felled side seams … Read More...