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A Perfect Vest for Summer
Here’s a really great free knitting pattern from Tahki Stacy Charles you might want to check out if you’re a fan of vests. The Silhouette Ribbed Vest is a really easy, longish vest with a mostly ribbed body and pockets.… Read More...
Easy Licorice Idea for the 4th of July
Now THIS is the easiest ever idea for the 4th of July: Wrap your RedVines and serve. Find the how-tos to make these firecracker licorice favors HERE at Room to Inspire.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Happy fleece flower pillows
LiEr from Ikat Bag made a stack of these happy flower pillows out of pieces of fleece left over from previous projects. They’re quick to sew up and would be cute additions to a little girl or tween’s bedroom. She’ll … Read More...
Toilet Paper Roll Pencil Case with Felt Tutorial
Today our Onel of “Onelmon” created this tutorial for a “Toilet Paper Roll Pencil Case” and this is probably one of the simplest cases you would ever make, tells Onel! Just trade the needle and thread steps with glue if … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather cube ottoman
This shiny gold ottoman is fah-bulous, isn’t it? Chelsea from Lovely Indeed made it herself, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how. It’s essentially a large cube sewn from faux leather and filled with a thick foam. … Read More...
Secondhand fabric shopping advice from Abby Glassenberg
Much of my ample fabric and notions stash has come from estate sales and thrift stores. And why not? You can find some unusual items, and get them for a fraction of the cost of buying them new. And it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked Pouch
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Pintucked Pouch. Her tutorial includes how to use a pintuck foot and a twin needle to create the evenly spaced rows of … Read More...
Review: Lifestyle Crafts Detailz Dies and Shape N’ Tape
I’m excited today to share you with some brand new products from Lifestyle Crafts, the Detailz Dies and Shape N’ Tape.
These lovely dies will die cut out the shape and then also emboss the image giving them some … Read More...
14 Desserts that Use Pop Rocks
‘Tis the season… for Pop Rocks. The fireworks-in-your-mouth candy hits shelves in bulk before the 4th of July here in the United States. Here is a roundup of 14 desserts that include Pop Rocks, HERE at Relish. Shown … Read More...
Scarves, Shrugs and Shawls – A Book For Knitters
Since I’m not adept at knitting, I asked my friend Mandy Pedigo, the owner of The Cloistered Lamb and a fabric artist extraordinaire, to take a look and give me the benefit of her expertise. Here is her review of … Read More...
Freebie & Tutorial | Matchbox Covers for July 4th
Planning on lighting fireworks or sparklers this year for July 4th? Pretty up your matchboxes with this free printable plus tutorial from Almost Makes Perfect. Get 3 x four designs on one printable sheet and decorate a dozen matchboxes. Click … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Soft Curls -Sock Bun Curls
So I had to join the sock bun curls hype and try it out for myself and I have used it at least once a week since. If you have not already worked it out I am a lazy hair … Read More...
Sundaes and Popcorn Cupcakes
Sundaes and popcorn. Perfect party food. Sundae cupcakes and popcorn cupcakes. Even perfecter party food. Find the how-tos to decorate cupcakes as sundaes and popcorn HERE at Make me my Cake… Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic bottle into a faux pottery pitcher
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Over at the blog Homework there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plastic syrup bottle into a faux pottery pitcher. Turning something so ordinary into something pretty is always a challenge but by has this clever … Read More...
Tutorial: Waving flag applique using twisted pleats
Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how to make the twisted pleat detail she used in a 4th of July shirt for her nephew. Made from a striped fabric, it gives … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Star Fudge
It doesn’t get more patriotic than this: Red, white, blue and stars. So sweet. Find the recipe to make red, white and blue star fudge HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Looking for the best fudge recipes Check out our World’s … Read More...
Free Ebook on Sock Knitting
I have completely unofficially declared it to be the Summer of Socks. You can join me in the fun over at About, if you like, or if you’re itching to learn more about sock knitting and get some free … Read More...
5 Healthy, Homemade, Non-Ice Cream Ice Creams
Ice cream is on my desert island foods list. I could eat ice cream every day, and there were times in my life I did. For nine months, I ate ice cream every day. For those with a similar addiction … Read More...
Knit an Easy Farmer’s Market Tote
I don’t know how it is where you live, but the social event of Saturday mornings in my hometown is the farmer’s market. It was even named one of the favorite farmer’s markets in the country last year, which says … Read More...