Heather Crafty Stall shares a free pattern for making a toddler’s upcycled raglan sweater. It’s the first in her Let Spring in to Your Wardrobe series. She provides a free pattern for the sweater in a size 3T/4T. (If you … Read More...
And the Silhouette Portrait Winner is…………
April Harvel!!! Congrats April, you’ve won the Silhouette Portrait electronic die cutting machine!! I’ve sent you an e-mail, please respond within 3 days with your mailing address and it’ll be on it’s way.
Thanks to everyone who entered!
-Heather
Tutorial: Add side pockets to a skirt
I’m a pocket girl. I like the security of pockets in my pants and skirts. Even if I don’t use them, I like to know they’re there in case I need them. Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how you … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ankle zips to a pair of jeans, no sewing required
Besides looking cool, why would you want to though (add ankle zips)?
Customization: Adding ankle zips can give your jeans a unique and personalized look. You can choose the color and style of the zippers to match your personal … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky whale softie
Whale, whale, whale… what do we have here? (Sorry for the Monday morning awful pun!) Shannon from googiemomma shares a free pattern for making this cute whale softie. The top of his body is made from a soft minky faux … Read More...
Tutorial and New Release: Folded and Stamped Paper Easter Basket
Lawn Fawn stamps has just released several wonderful new clear stamp sets (I’ve already ordered a couple myself:)) including this adorable Happy Easter set with the cutest little bunnies. Kelley Marie has an intro video for this new set and … Read More...
Sweet Bunny
What could be easier or sweeter than these little bunnies? I’ve been making a bunch of face cloths. This just might be how I gift them! Annabelle has the details on her blog!
While you’re at her … Read More...
Spring Things
About this time of year I am heartily sick of snow and winter where I live and wishing for spring and summer. I start to look for pictures and pieces and projects that showcase growing things and new life and, … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s reversible apron with pom pom trim
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for a child’s reversible apron. It’s made from 2 fat quarters, one for each side of the apron, plus some ribbon and pom pom trim. The neck strap is sewn to … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux layer long-sleeved dolman top
Amanda fromKitschy Cooshows how to extend the arms of a basci dolman top, piecing it to create the look of a layered tee. It’s an easy and versatile pattern adaptation. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew glitter stripe tee
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can make a glitter stripe t-shirt. No sewing is required, as you’ll use fabric paint and glitter to make the stripes on a purchased tee. Get the tutorial on her blog.… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Bunny silhouette softie
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a bunny silhouette softie. Go to her blog for the pattern and tute.
[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]
Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out these … Read More...
Portrait And Gallery Walls: All You Need to Know
Have you been dying to create a portrait wall with your family photos or other art and just don’t know where to start? A must read is this great guide that includes tips for creating the Framed Portrait Wall that’s … Read More...
Strings Of Shamrocks
I really like the way Sarah has used two different colors of yarn to create the shamrocks in this garland. This would make a cute necklace for that matter! At any rate, St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon and this … Read More...
How to: Wet Felting Easter Eggs [with video] & Felted Little Birdies.
Joanne of Craft Passion has two go together Easter needle felting tutorials for us with a video and a pictorial tutorial too on “How to: Wet Felting Easter Eggs [with video] & Felted Little Birdies” and they are the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinwheels for Your Cards
The Capture the Moment blog has a fun video tutorial for making pretty pinwheels out of felt (or cardstock) for card embellishments. This is so perfect for spring cards! You could also wear them as an accessory by adding a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY gold stripe tuxedo pants, no sewing required
Wobisobi shows how you can DIY the tuxedo pants look by adding a gold stripe down the side, no sewing required. Instead of stitching the stripe down the side of a pair of pants, she uses gold craft paint to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a softie from a child’s outgrown t-shirt
Dana from MADE has a solution for when your child outgrows his favorite t-shirt. Turn it into a softie. Love it!! Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from MADE]
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check … Read More...
Freebie: Easter Egg SVG Die Cut
SVG Cuts has this lovely Celtic style Easter egg die cut to download for free. Click here to get it.
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Super Cute Baby Legwarmers
Caitlin has created the cutest pair of baby legwarmers! I love the pompoms! And, so will baby. These might be more of a ‘toy’ than any other legwarmers. They are sure to attract a lot of attention from baby … Read More...