Jacklyn from Oh By Golly shows how she refashioned an ill-fitting knit blazer into this little piece of awesomeness. The asymmetrical front and the leather tabs look like a dressier version of a motorcycle jacket. You’d never guess what she … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby girl dress coat
Delia from Delia Creates cut up a wool sweater and turned it into this lovely coat for her baby girl. She created her own pattern, using a basic bodice pattern as a starting point. She also shows one she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey chiffon maxi skirt
Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You shows how she made this chiffon maxi skirt. It’s gorgeous! The shape is a long circle skirt, sewn in several layers due to the sheer fabric. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from … Read More...
Football Face Cookies
What will your feelings be on game day? Make it known via the football cookie. Plus, these are consumable, so you can just eat the cookie should your feelings change. Make football face cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Are … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Black & White Valentine Postcards and Tags
I love these hand drawn Valentine postcards and tags from Funky Time. She also made a chalkboard version, but as she warns, those will use a lot of black ink! You get a 6 page PDF with the postcards … Read More...
Ribbon Necklaces
http://www.numei.com/crochetpatterns_ladderribbonnecklace.htm
I think it’s time we revisited the subject of ribbon necklaces. There are still a lot of nice ‘ladder’ type yarns available, but few really great patterns for them. Then, I found some more ribbon necklaces and … Read More...
Hummus and Cucumber “Cupcakes”
While I usually have a hard time accepting savories dressed up as sweets (as in, for example, this sandwich cake and this party loaf, though I’m oddly OK with the reverse, sweets dressed up as savories), I’m on board … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Day Card for Kids to Give
Will your kids be giving out Valentine treats? You can use these adorable animal Valentine’s Day cards – a free printable from Ellinee! Click here to get them.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies? … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Running Withe Scissors
Monday means it’s time for the Etsy Shop of the Week. This week’s featured shop is Running Withe Scissors. Running Withe Scissors creator Barbara has been sharing her love of paper and scrapbooking with others for 35 years and … Read More...
More free hand-embroidery patterns
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone. Please note that these patterns were free … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Hand-embroidery is a fun and fulfilling hobby that can bring you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. It’s also a great way to find creative expression and unwind after a busy day. So why not give it a try? You’ll … Read More...
Applique and embroider a robin
Bronwyn of Red Brolly categorizes this adorable robin as Christmas decor — and he would make a fine ornament, indeed. But I’m thinking different colors, different stitched embellishments, maybe some beads and sequins could turn him into a sweet decoration … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon rosebuds
Stefanie of Craftside gives us the rundown on their book The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework
by Linda Wyszynski. And as a special treat, she shares a page of the book that demos how to stitch ribbon rosebuds. Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini frame pincushion
Natalie from Doodles by Noodles shows how to make a small pincushion out of a mini photo frame. She found the brightly painted mini frames at Michael’s, but you can find similar frames at other discount and craft stores. Get … Read More...
Free pattern: Mix-n-Match Felt Monsters
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Mix-n-Match Felt Monsters. The download includes patterns for 5 different monster shapes, 5 different mouths, 5 different eyes, and 5 different monster accessories. You can mix and match them … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt hula skirt
This is just too cute! If you think so too pop on over to the blog Stellar Mother to see how to make a no-sew recycled t-shirt hula skirt.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out this … Read More...
A Year of Afghan
I haven’t written much about it yet, but I’m working on a massive stash-busting project this year that I expect will take me on and off all year to knit: a gigantic (6 foot square, I’m hoping!) strip afghan worked … Read More...
Conversation Heart S’mores Pops
Adorable, right? And on a stick. And there are s’mores beneath that candy coating. Make conversation heart s’mores pops HERE at Crazy for Crust.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? … Read More...
Heart Full of Hearts
Miss T has a Valentine’s chart for you that is so neat you won’t believe it. The design is a heart that is composed of smaller hearts – how sweet is that. I think it is delightful. Stitch it in … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine house candy pocket
These Valentine heart house ornaments are so cute! A pocket on the bag holds a candy or small treat. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made them, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her blog for the … Read More...