Here is a Pottery Barn inspired cut out wood star that is easy to make (as long as you are handy with the tools!) and makes for a great wall art!
It is inspired by Pottery Barn – of course!… Read More...
Monthly Hearts
Brodyzen Creations is flashing back a few years to some free monthly heart designs. They will make great Valentine’s projects and that day will be here before we know it. One of the designs is shown here, but head over … Read More...
How Do Printable Wedding Invitations Work?
If you are considering printable invitations for your wedding, be sure to read this informative article at Emmaline Bride. Lots of questions answered including what are printable invitations, when are they a better choice, where can you buy them, … Read More...
The Amazing Knit Pie Crust and More
This one is a little old, but if you haven’t seen it yet it’s definitely worth a look. Ravelry user KnitsforLife decided she wanted to do something extra special with her holiday pies this past Thanksgiving, so she knit the … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled cardigan pillow cover
Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how she turned a favorite, but now worn out, cardigan into a cute new pillow cover. The buttons down the front maintain the character of the sweater. And the sweater knit is such a cozy … Read More...
Tutorial: Freezer pop cozy
Jennifer from Bits & Bobs 4 Bubs shows how you can sew up a quick freezer pop cozy. It’s a tube of fabric that fits around an freezer pop (the kind that come in the plastic tubes) to keep your … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tutu for dress-up or layering
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make this gathered tulle tutu. The layers of tulle are so fluffy and pretty, whether it’s worn stand-alone for dress-up (or costume), or layered under a fancy dress to give the skirt the … Read More...
Light And Lovely Spring Crochet
I’ve seen necklaces like this before but have never seen instructions for creating one for myself. I think this would be perfect for a special touch for Spring. It would also be especially lovely to match a shawl or cap. … Read More...
Party Ideas – Winter Olympics
Wow ! How amazing are the colors? Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a fun sport themed party. Birdsparty has done an amazing job with this Summer fueled Olympics so why not turn it into a Winter Fun Fest?
Photography for Scrapbookers | Understanding Aperture
Get a better grip on aperture with this detailed article by Courtney O’Dell over at Snap Creativity. It’s billed for bloggers, but these basics can be applied to any photography. Click here to read more.
Inspiration du Jour | Sweet Friends
Ta Dah!: Flag quilt for mom
Janet of Simply Pieced made this beautiful quilt as a gift to her mother. Employing a patriotic theme, she explains each star represents one of five grandchildren. Visit her blog post to learn more about this sweet project.
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Need-le Little Love Sewing Needle Case Tutorial
Are you SEW Organized? I am not at all, but I am trying. Marti of “Sew-Licious” owns her own cleaning service so she has to be organized. She is going to college and wishes there was a degree in Crafts … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece scarf with zippered pocket
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this fleece scarf with a zippered pocket. The pocket is big enough to hold a cell phone, a bit of money or credit cards, your keys, or other small items you need to keep … Read More...
The Latest Winner Is ….
This entry by Lorna chosen at random from all those qualified entries that included both the proper link AND the zip code.
Here it is!
http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2010/12/crochet-christmas-decorations.html
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A huge thank you to all who entered to help me find … Read More...
Emergency Small Batch Brownie
I love brownies, but I don’t need a big pan lying around tempting me to eat more than I should. Unfortunately, I tend to eat more than I should. This recipe is perfect for those sweet chocolatey cravings, spontaneous sleepovers … Read More...
Getting Creative with Keppi
Have you seen Lion Brand Yarn’s latest creation, Keppi? I haven’t gotten a look at it in person yet, but it looks like a lot of fun.
This yarn is like a whole bunch of yarns of different textures … Read More...
Tutorial: Size a baby dress down to fit an 18″ doll
Did you know that American Girl doll clothes are just a wee bit smaller than baby clothes? That means that it’s a fairly easy refashion to turn a baby dress into a doll dress. Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Detachable belt fanny pack made from an old purse
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can create a detachable belt fanny pack out of an old purse. The words “fanny pack” might cause some of us to flash back on our 80s childhoods, but rest assured that … Read More...
Commemorate 2014
The year 2014 is just getting started and if you like to stitch a project to commemorate each year, then Talons Aiguilles has several projects, one of which is shown here, that will be suited just for you. They range … Read More...