Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! joins the Sew in Tune series with a Gangnam-inspired tuxedo shirt. She started with the tuxedo shirt pattern by Blank Slate but reworked the pleating to create three deep plackets. She shares a … Read More...
Marbled Cake Pops Tutorial
Whooooah… totally awesome in their trippy-ness, right? Find the how-tos to make marbled cake pops HERE at Instructables, by HollyMann.
Gender Neutral Kid’s Party
The Mother of twins (one boy and one girl) wants to still have one party, and making that happen is becoming harder and harder. Check out this lovely Hobbie Horse Neutral Party that she threw. A subtle revelry shows us … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Crochet Gift Bag Pattern
If you’ve ever needed a gift bag, this little number might be just right for you! I love the use of ribbon for the handles – but you could crochet a handle, of course. The simple pattern is offered free … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Tube Rivet Earrings
I love Genevieve Williamson’s style and she’s got a new how-to on her blog. AND she’s giving away earrings as well as posting the tutorial!
Newsy: Quilting coming to Creativebug
This is exciting news! Starting Wednesday, the online DIY craft instruction website Creativebug is adding Quilting to their lineup. They’ve already signed up some fabulous instructors. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Creativebug
Weekender bag going to QuiltCon
Have bag, will travel! Heather of Joy of all Crafts made a quilt-y version of Amy Butler’s Weekender Travel Bag especially for her trip to QuiltCon. You can read more about her sewing project here.
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Tutorial: Make a burp cloth for a quick & easy baby gift
If you’re searching for a baby gift that you can make fast and easy, look no further than a burp cloth. They’re super fast to make, and always appreciated. A coordinated set would make a great shower gift. Fawnda from … Read More...
Knit a Cute Sweater for a Dog (Camo Optional)
Tracey’s mom (that’s Tracey from Tracey Knits) has an active Portuguese Water Dog puppy, for whom she recently knit a special “sweater.”
This knit dog coat is really more of a cape than a sweater, but either way it’s an … Read More...
Art Party Ideas
Meg threw a party for her daughter, and the table was set up like this. What a fun time this would be! The idea would translate to kids, teens or adults. My Girls shows all the thoughtful details that went … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Rice Krispies Treats Pops
The Valentine’s Day stuff is packed and put away, and it’s time to move on to the next holiday. St. Patrick’s Day. My first green treat of the season goes to these silly Shamrock dudes. Make Rice Krispies Treats into … Read More...
Tutorial: Sloane’s fringed jacket in fleece
If, like me, you’re a child of the 80s you’ll immediately recognize the inspiration for this jacket. It’s Sloane’s utterly fabulous fringed white jacket from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. (I wanted to be Sloane soooo bad! Her perfect hair! Her … Read More...
How to make a recycled fabric bow tie
Video tutorial: How to sew a rolled hem
When you need to put a hem on floppy or sheer fabrics, a rolled hem is your friend. It can also help save your sanity when having to turn up a hem on a curved piece of fabric. Stef from … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Take in a t-shirt to make it fit
Valerie of Threads Thoughts Things shares a tutorial over at Shrimp Salad Circus showing how to take in a t-shirt that’s too big. It’s a quick and easy fix to get a shirt that fits you right. Go there for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pin Cushion Ring
Lindsay fromThe Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make a pincushion ring. It’s built around a plastic bottle top and set on to a ring base so you can wear it … Read More...
Freebie: Steampunk Girl Digital Stamp
Penny Blossom has a fun freebie to share, click here and follow the directions to download a black and white version of this cool Steampunk girl digi stamp.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, … Read More...
Rainbow Art Birthday
A rainbow art birthday party is so what I’m planning for my 41st. This is my most perfect birthday ever. The crayon art! (I made this for my kid’s rainbow bathroom decor.) The flowers! The cookies! The drawing on cookies! … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Beautifully Practical
This week’s featured shop is Beautifully Practical. Beautifully Practical features the work of artist Susan Forsythe. Susan creates beautiful, but practical works via ceramic painting, transforming daily essentials into something far cuter. Susan got started in 2010 after taking a … Read More...
Easter Craft – Book Page Bunny Art
While the post is in German, it’s not hard to see how to make this super cute book page bunny art. A great piece that is easy to make and perfect for the entryway or mantel. See it at — … Read More...