Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated and pieced table runner. The difference in texture between the plain squares and the pleated squares creates a tone on tone checkerboard design. It’s beautiful out of the linen they used, but you … Read More...
Idea file: Use Sharpies to embellish plain onesies
Delia from Delia Creates shares a quick and easy way to personalize a plain onesie. Doodle it with Sharpies! She used the permanent markers to create simple all over patterns on the plain white onesies. My fave is the one … Read More...
Free pattern: Sunglass case
Diane from Diane’s Vintage Zest shares a free pattern for making a sunglass case. It opens down the long side, with a simple elastic loop and button closure. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Diane’s Vintage Zest]
Flower Cookie Puzzle
In my house, you have to work for your cookies. That’s right. You can’t go right to the eating, you have to assemble these cookies first. Find the how-tos to make flower puzzle cookies AND see my nieces in action … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with Alcohol Markers
Here’s a wonderful way to get even more out of your alcohol markers, try water coloring with them. By rubbing the markers on a non porous surface, like glass or plastic you can use a water brush or wet … Read More...
Stacked Cookie Carrots
I’d like to point out a couple of things here. 1. These are totally manageable to make. Easy even. 2. The combo of dyed cookies and icing layers make these look like cute versions of real carrots. 1 plus 2 … Read More...
Bunny Cocoa on a Stick and Carrot Marshmallows
So it’s officially Spring up here in the top half of the world, but is it still, say–hold on, let me check the weather–34 degrees where you are, too? Spring, yes, hot cocoa weather, yes. Luckily, you can make bunny … Read More...
Peeps Rice Krispies Treats Favors and More Peeptastic Ideas
‘Tis Springtime and all the world’s a Peep. As in, Peeps are everywhere, and the good people at the factory must be skipping with glee. (Or, they are exhausted, as this is the busiest time of year.) A plethora of … Read More...
Leopard Print Easter Eggs
Because we all have coffee, eye shadow, highlighters and Sharpies lying around… And that’s what you need to make leopard print Easter eggs. Who knew? Also, how awesome are these? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Henna Blossom… Read More...
Tutorial: Chocolate bunny softie
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a softie version of the classic chocolate Easter bunny. There’s no biting this guy’s ears off! Instead of actual chocolate, he’s made from a soft brown velour. Go to her tute… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants
Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern for making her Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants. This is the pattern she used to make pants for her own baby boy. The cuffs keep the pants legs down on the ankles, where they’re supposed to … Read More...
2 Different Takes on Faux-Taxidermy
Confession time: real, actual taxidermy freaks me out. And I doubt I’m alone in that. But occasionally in decorating, especially rustic styles, your room just needs that old-time fur touch. Cue adorable fake taxidermy in two different ways. If you’re … Read More...
Keeping Your Yarn Safe While You Knit
I’m working on a little lace scarf this week, and it’s made with a linen and viscose blend that came in a cake (that’s a fancy word for a short, fat ball) that kind of wants to fall apart when … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered Round Basket in 3 sizes
Her Gathered Round Basket is one of the most popular tutorials by Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar. Now she’s published a post that gives dimensions to make it in three sizes. Now you can make a set of … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted wire Easter bunny ears
Yesterday I pointed you over to Sew Chibi, where Kataryna showed the Easter dresses she made for her two girls. Today, she goes into more detail about how she constructed them. AND, she shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s polka dot dress refashioned from a button down shirt
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit made this smart little girl’s polka dot dress out of a thrifted button down shirt. Her first step was to paint the polka dots all over the bottom of the shirt. Then, she cut and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a t-shirt that’s too short
Staci from Crafty Staci shows what to do with a t-shirt that’s too short. She doesn’t throw it away or put it in the donate pile. She lengthens it with a faux layer at the hem. Go to her tutorial … Read More...
Stitched Easter Eggs
Just in time for Easter, Five Little Chefs Blog has added a fun project that kids can complete, but adults will enjoy as well. Using yarn,Easter egg plastic canvas shapes, and varying sized cross-stitches, this project is colorful and fun. … Read More...
Freebie: Easter Digi
Visit Cuttlebug Cuties and download this adorable little girl and her bunny digital stamp for free.
-Heather
Freebie | 9 Lovely Fonts Curated by Smart School House
Kelly from Smart School House is sharing this collection of some of her favorite fonts. They are lovely! Be sure to check out her two previous volumes. Click here to see more.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at … Read More...