Somehow I’ve gotten way behind on sharing patterns that have caught my eye lately, so I’ll try to share more here for a while. The Lightweight Cowl from Classic Elite Yarns (that’s a link to the PDF) is a great … Read More...
Pin of the Week: An Awesome Reference for Circular Knitting
I don’t have the original source for this one, I’m sorry to say, but I first saw it on Cascade Yarns’ Facebook page a couple of days ago and someone who commented on the post had a link to a … Read More...
Summer Fruit Wands
Summer and fruit, a magical combination. And sticks make eating the drippy, messy stuff so much better. Make summer fruit wands HERE at Say Yes to Hoboken.
Easy DIY Patriotic Luminaries
The Fourth of July gets me all excited as Craft Gossip’s candle lady. There are so many great projects to chose from. The patriotic luminaries above are no exception. Head over to For the Love of… for the tutorial.
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Candy Pinwheel Cupcake Toppers
Heck, I’d even say the cupcakes are optional (though always welcome). I love these Airheads-turned-pinwheels for a bit o’ cupcake decor or 4th of July party treat. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at Studio DIY.
USA Pallet Flag
Today, like yesterday, I’m feeling a bit patriotic. I stumbled across this flag over at PB&J Stories where Pamela made a fun and rustic American flag to decorate for the 4th of July. She mentions that she doesn’t really decorate … Read More...
Tutorial: How to replace the fabric body of a child’s favorite doll
Lidija from BluDor Magazine shows how she repaired her child’s favorite doll. The doll’s soft body was beginning to show wear (okay, a lot of wear) so she constructed a new fabric body for him. The new body is made … Read More...
Free pattern: Mod toddler color blocked shift dress
Farrah from Mingo and Grace shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making this mod color block shift dress for a toddler. A Mod Tod! (I’m witty in the morning, aren’t I?) The sleeveless dress is cute summertime … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns- Bluth Fans Unite
Those of you who are friends with me on Facebook will know that I spent a recent week glued to the television watching the new episodes of Arrested Development on Netflix. Now some of you may not be fans, but … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oz-inspired lace covered t-shirt
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot chair shows how to make this lace covered tee. The look is inspired by the character China Doll in the movie Oz The Great and Powerful. She starts with a store bought t-shirt, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric fish toss game
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a soft fabric fish tossing game. The goal of the game is to toss the fish softies into the fabric bucket. Go to Moda … Read More...
8 Easy DIY Lollipops (No Thermometer Required)
Candy-making is a tricky thing. It involves a thermometer, which suggests precision is necessary. Not “suggests,” precision IS necessary. I’m not precise. So I very much appreciate shortcut candymaking. All of these lollipops need no thermometer to make, leave no … Read More...
Drinks for the 4th of July
I’m not a master mixologist. I can mix two things, like a gin and tonic. Or a mimosa. And I may or may not have made some cosmopolitans in the past, so that added an ingredient or two. But I … Read More...
Project: Rolling Pin Stamps
Here’s a fun DIY project, turn your rolling pin in a stamp! By covering your rolling pin in paper you can still use it in the kitchen, then add some cool foam shapes and you can roll out some fun. … Read More...
Exciting quilt in Modern Neutrals
This quilt, In Motion, shows a clever use of half-square triangles. It’s from the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis
, who admits on her blog this is a personal favorite.
I cannot wait to see other quilts in … Read More...
DIY Tutorial | Make Your Own Craft Sheet
Tiare Smith from iClassyGirl shows you in this short video tutorial, how you can make your own non-stick craft sheet using three household items. If you like to try artsy techniques like painting, inking and misting, you need one of … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Shovava
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Shovava. Shovava is the design vision of Roza, a designer who’s background includes eight years in the New York fashion industry. Deciding to leave all that behind, she set out to design one … Read More...
Free eBook: How to Make Recycled Jewelry
I am happy to share this eBook with you “How to Make Recycled Jewelry” by Jewelry Making Daily. The eBook features three jewelry making projects you can make that features objects you can find around your house.
Included in the … Read More...
Summer of Clay
Where I am, the last few days of the school year are happening. Summer break is so close you can just about taste it. There will be claying in my summer and it looks like I’m not the only one!… Read More...
Tutorial: Matinee Dress for girls
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how she made her Matinee Dress. It’s a girl’s sleeveless dress with a plunge back and an empire waist. A contrast band of fabric defines the … Read More...