Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how to make this awesome cross-body tote out of a vintage tablecloth. The leather (or faux leather) bottom makes a cool contrast with the vintage tablecloth. It only takes a small bit … Read More...
Tutorial: Pouf Zippy Pouch with folded boxed corners
Savannah from Oh So Pretty Diaries shares a tutorial for making her Pouf Zippy Pouch. Normally, boxed corners are made with a line of stitching perpendicular to the side and bottom seams, but for this pouch the boxy shape is … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired ruffle hem sweater
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial at I Heart Naptime showing how to make this faux layered ruffle hem and split back sweater. The design is inspired by a sweater she found at Anthropologie. She was able to … Read More...
Free pattern: Sweet Skating Sue
Jennifer O of Sewhooked Craftsy offers (for a limited time) a free download of her sweet quilt block design based on the traditional pattern Sunbonnet Sue. Called Sweet Skating Sue she utilizes a paper piecing technique to get it … Read More...
Freebie: New Year Digital Stamp
Dearie Dolls has a fun New Year digital stamp to download for free.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Merry and Bright
Here’s another holiday-themed chart for those of you who might not have celebrated your day yet. I know a lot of you have Christmas celebrations after the actual holiday so if you need something to stitch up quick, then this … Read More...
DIY Chevron Confetti Pouches
This fun tutorial has it all: confetti, chevrons, and fun free printables in 6 vibrant colors! Get the instructions for making these confetti toss pouches and free templates to download in red, lime, lemon, coral, orange, and teal at b.loved … Read More...
Party Ideas – New Years Eve Hat Making Party
Love the idea of having the decorations for a party made during the actual party. Let’s face it this time of year is crazy enough and the thought of making it just that little bit easier sounds FUN to me. … Read More...
Snowball Cookies
It’s another snowy and cold day outside. I’m enjoying sitting inside and watching the snowfall. The kids are outside throwing snowballs, but these snowballs look more appealing to me. These snowball cookies are similar to Russian Tea Cookies, but instead … Read More...
Take on an Afghan for 2014
Back in January I started a giant stash busting garter stitch strip afghan (man, that’s a lot of adjectives!) that’s still not finished because I only pick it up when I’m not working on anything else and I’m pretty much … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini jewelry roll organizer
Marni from Haberdashery Fun has written a tutorial showing how to make a mini jewelry roll. Clear vinyl zippered pockets will keep your jewelry organized when traveling. There are two larger pockets to hold necklaces or brooches, and two smaller … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap wine gift bag
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make an easy burlap wine gift bag. Printed burlap adds color and shine to the simple bags. She made hers to give as Christmas gifts, but you could also use them as … Read More...
Tutorial: Recover an old mouse pad in pretty new fabric
All you need to update an unattractive mouse pad is some pretty fabric and some fusible webbing. It’s an instant update for your work space! You can find a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to do it. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Disco Ball Pendant
The tutorial is for a clever disco ball like pendant or a metallic fringe like pendant. I think the disco ball would be clever with the holographic foils and as a charm or favour for New Years parties. You could … Read More...
How to make mini Toilet paper tube lanterns
I am constantly amazed at what you crafty peeps come up with to make out of paper tubes. I am so going to make these for decorating for spring. Pop on over to the blog vlijtig to see her creation … Read More...
To Embroider or Not to Embroider
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread is sharing one of her Christmas presents and it is really neat. What is interesting is that it is not really an embroidery book – or is it? She plans to use the book … Read More...
Special Little Tree
Christmas may be just past, but there is always next year and I know cross-stitchers work on ornaments year-round. Or you may have an after Christmas party that you need something special for and this little design may just fit … Read More...
Project: Thank You Card
Show your appreciation for those wonderful holiday gifts with a hand made thank you card. Visit Hero Arts for the tutorial.
-Heather
Looking for a Challenge for the New Year? Join a Knitalong
There are lots of potential New Year’s resolutions a knitter might have — and I’d love it if you’d share yours! — but one thing that’s fun and a way to build your knitting skills is to join a knitalong.… Read More...
12 Delicious Nut Bread Recipes
Happy Boxing Day, Kwanzaa and survival day to those that celebrated Christmas. Apparently, I missed the official date nut bread holiday. I’ll have to keep this website up so I can plan ahead. In Maine, the weather can be cold … Read More...