You can find a free pattern for these awesome Pleasant Pathways Shorts over at Janome + Annia Maria, a collaborative page from Anna Maria Horner and Janome. Her Pleasant Pathways Shorts are fairly dressy shorts, with darts to shape … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hi-low strapless sundress
Justine from Sew Country Chick blogs in the 30 Days of Sundresses series hosted by Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a strapless hi-low sundress. She shows how to draft the pattern and then how to sew … Read More...
Idea file: Temporary jeans embellishments
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she adds temporary designs to her jeans. The designs will stick around for one wearing and then wash out in the laundry. Go to her blog for the DIY.
[photo from Henry Happened]
More Sweet Treats for the 4th of July
In case this roundup of 20 red, white and blue treats for the 4th of July didn’t offer enough, I rounded up some things I’ve made in years past for Independence Day. Find the collection with links to how-tos HERE … Read More...
An Easy Way to Rip Back Your Knitting
I’m a big fan of using lifelines when knitting lace, but there are times when you need to rip back regular knitting and you might have a bit of paranoia related to having a stitch (or a bunch) drop past … Read More...
Rainbow Grilled Cheese
Everything is coming up rainbows. Even grilled cheese. Make rainbow grilled cheese HERE at Quick Dish.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we … Read More...
Father’s Day Cricut Contest
Our friends over at Cricut are having a fantastic giveaway….for the Worlds Funnest Dad Giveaway, you could in a Cricut Father’s Day Bundle PLUS an Ubooly and camcorder from FamilyShare.com! Please follow this link to their Pin on Pintrest (and … Read More...
Polymer Clay Tutorial: Molds and Production Help
I admit I haven’t been a big mold user. In the past I haven’t done a lot of sculpting and most of the base shapes I use are simple enough that I can use cutters and shape by hand quickly … Read More...
20 Surprising Cookie Cutter Shapes
Cookie cutters come in just about any shape you imagine. Angels, animals, holidays, seasons, sports, food, games, tools, hobbies, music, baby, birthday, flowers, graduation, hearts, bugs, stars, aliens. I could go on and on. (Though the cutters I use most? … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sheer back t-shirt refashion
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to refashion a t-shirt to give it a sheer back. It’s flirty but modest. Go to her DIY.
[photo from Cotton & Curls] Looking for more t-shirt style sewing patterns? Check these t-shirt … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Harper Maxi Dress for girls
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to adapt a girl’s basic A-line dress pattern to make this maxi sundress. She calls it her Harper Maxi Dress. It has a contrasting ruffle down the bodice and around the hem. … Read More...
Rainbow Cookies over Cloud Milk
I’ve long touted the wonders of the mason jar. Here’s a perfect case in point: Rainbow cookies and cloud milk. Sigh. My favoritest ever. By Munchkin Munchies.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on … Read More...
Tutorial: Clutch frame purse
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty little frame purses. They include a free pattern that will work with frames 8-10″ long by 3″ tall. Go there for the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Felt Baby Yoda purse
Hey, Star Wars fans, Crafty Staci has a tutorial for you! She shows how to make a small felt purse in the shape of Yoda. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from Crafty Staci]
Wondering why … Read More...
Shirt and Ties for Dad, of the Non-Wearing Kind
I’m pretty sure now it’s officially lame to give Dad another tie for Father’s Day. Unless he really wants one or you’ve already bought it. Then it’s OK. These ties are way cooler because they are edible (or connected to … Read More...
Technique: Color Blocking
Color blocking is really trendy right now! I’ve seen it a lot in fashion and home décor so of course it’s going to pop up in card making too. Beate Johns has a tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers showing how … Read More...
50 Father’s Day Ideas & Printables from Craftionary
Wow! This is a mega list of ideas for Father‘s Day by Hani of Craftionary. She compiled 50 of the best DIY gift ideas and free printables for fathers. Click here to see it all.
Printables are a … Read More...
No Pattern Required
Justine at mucho color has created this fantastic scrap-crazy laptop cozy that everyone needs to make! You don’t need to have a pattern or even be able to read her language to follow her tutorial. You can work up your … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Father’s Day Card
Help your Dad find his way by making him this clever Father’s Day card using a map of your town or his favourite place to visit. Get all the instructions over at Holidash.
Looking for more Father’s day papers, … Read More...
Newsy: Winners Craftsy quilt class
Congratulations goes to Jennifer and Iryna. Each won a Craftsy class, read about the giveaway here. I’ve contacted them and they’ve made their picks. Jennifer is now enrolled in Precision Piecing, and Iryna Improvisational Piecing, Modern Design… Read More...