Each issue of Bird’s Party Magazine just gets better and better. The Winter Issue is now out, and you can find links to both the free online edition and the paper copy to purchase HERE. To quote myself when … Read More...
A Cake Pop for All 32 Football Teams
Remember back when I told you about those 32 exquisitely crafted cake pop helmets for every single football team that 1 Fine Cookie was going to make? HERE? Well all 32 are finally completed. Want to see your favorite … Read More...
Review: Bernina 780, part 2
Yesterday I told you about the temporary addition to my sewing room – the Bernina 780. I described some of the more basic features and my general impressions of the machine. Today I want to talk about two stand-out … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Cane Necklace
Rachel of LinesAcross sent me a cute clay candy cane tutorial. She turns her candy cane into a bow and hangs it from a length of chain for a necklace that’s perfect for the holidays. You hang the bow … Read More...
Knit a Colorful Hat for Cloudy Days
I get a lot of announcements from yarn companies and stores about new patterns, and I admit I ignore a lot of them. But this pretty hat caught my eye the other day and I wanted to share it with … Read More...
Review: Craft Activism: People , Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In
Craft Activism: People , Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In is such an inspiring book! If you have ever made anything then you know how good you feel after. Even better … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and lace clutch
Oh, how I am loving this leather and lace clutch purse! Wilma from Designed by Wilma made it, and she shares a photo tutorial so you can make one of your own. The edges of the leather won’t fray, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Rip fabric for a quick, straight cut
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You likes to rip fabric. No, she’s not on a destructive binge, she’s quickly cutting fabric strips to make shirred scarves. Ripping fabric is actually a widely used method to cut strips … Read More...
Assisi Home Sampler
Assisi-style charts are among some of my favorite. This one from Kinkavel Krosses is particularly pretty. It will be perfect for a gift for Thanksgiving. If you are looking for a hostess gift, look no further. Stitch it up in … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable drawstring Christmas gift bags
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a reusable gift bag for your holiday wrapping. Instead of running through roll after roll of gift wrap, make up a set … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s bubble peplum dress
An from StraightGrain shares a free pattern for making a pretty little bubble peplum dress for little girls. Love!! The pattern comes in sizes for ages 1-6. Go to her blog to get the free pattern and the tutorial.
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Giant Button Wall Art
Isn’t this oversized button hanging on the wall just the cutest craft room decoration ever? I love the look and how easy it is to make. Would be a great gift for a seamstress too! Head over to FaveCrafts for … Read More...
Anthropologie Inspired Circles Mirror
This tutorial over at Dollar Store Crafts via guest designer Debi shows you how to turn old paint can lids into this wall mirror inspired by Anthropologie. The dollar store version comes to $25 while the Anthro original was a … Read More...
Some Of My Favorite Crochet Things – For Gifting and For Keeping!
This is a list of some of my favorite things – that you can make or buy from the crafters who have made them. No, I’m not Oprah, so my Favorite Things don’t cost much!
If you’re like me and … Read More...
Project: Place Card Holders
Catherine Pooler has some great ideas for place card holders. Perfect for your Thanksgiving or upcoming Holiday tables. I have lots of these big clips, I’ll have to give this a try.
Do you Love making cards? Come and … Read More...
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Michaels Dream Tree Challenge
The holiday season is here and I’ve officially begun to think about decorating thanks to Michaels Stores and their Dream Tree Challenge! I was officially invited to participate last week so I grabbed Mom and we headed over to … Read More...
Tutorial: Simply Colorful Coasters from scrap fabric
Amy DeCesare from Amy Made That! shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Simply Colorful Coasters. A square of printed fabric is stitched to the center of a solid, creating a window pane effect. … Read More...
Free pattern: V-neck raglan sleeve baseball tee
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a raglan sleeved baseball tee. The pattern is available in one size, small, with a finished bust at 34″ and hips at 36″. If you need … Read More...
Tutorial: Gold button embellished sweater
Buttons don’t always have to be functional. They can also be used in a purely decorative fashion. Head over to BurdaStyle to find out how you can embellish a basic pullover sweater with gold buttons. The effect is a shape … Read More...