Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies made a beautiful infinity scarf out of fabric and crochet. The design was inspired by a scarf she saw at Anthropologie. She made the crocheted pieces herself. If you don’t know how to (or don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a raglan sleeve top for a baby
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she made a raglan sleeve shirt for her baby boy. You won’t need a pattern because you can cut the pieces using a t-shirt that fits your child as a guide. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Granny Hoodie with overlapped V-neck
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make her Granny Hoodie, named so for the lace trim and the little flower appliques that she inherited from her grandmother. I’m loving the way the hood attaches … Read More...
Project: Dial Calendar
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a calendar quite like this adorable paper dial calendar. You turn the dials on the sides to change the month and days. Use stamps an die cuts to make your own, find the directions … Read More...
4 Free and Fun Printables on Friday
Here are four super coll free printables for you today!
1. 3×4 humourous journaling card from Cathy Zielske.
2. Printable raindrop note card from Little Monster
3. Keep Calm Spoof poster from Becky Higgins
4. Ombre Sunburst Labels by No … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Montreal
Lovely Lace Candle Holder
Mamma Papera shares an easy DIY for creating a lace-covered candle holder.
Video tutorial: Topstitching that stands out
Angela Wolf shares a video tutorial over at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog showing how to create attractive topstitching on your sewing projects. Her method creates a thicker line of stitching that stands out, so go with a contrast … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix
Speaking of the flavors of fall and packaging and gift ideas… how about some pumpkin spice trail mix? This would be especially handy with hat leftover candy corn
. I’m guessing there is a lot of leftover candy corn floating … Read More...
Apple Cinnamon Poppy Seed Cupcake Mix Gift
Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to go back to the flavors of Fall. I think this darling apple cinnamon and poppy seed cupcake mix-in-a-jar does the trick. The finished cupcakes look divine, especially the chocolate apple decoration. You … Read More...
Cauldron of Love
Agi is brewing up a cauldron full of love for you. Most people brew up cider or witches brew, but Agi has to be different. I think love is better myself! Check out the free chart.
Free Pattern: Shaded Stripes Afghan
There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to cozy up under a warm knit blanket, or maybe to knit a warm blanket.
If you’re looking for a great project to cozy under this fall and winter, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocketed pouch to hold your essentials
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how she made this little pocketed pouch, sized just big enough to hold keys, credit cards, and a phone. It’s like a tiny little messenger bag, with a foldover flap and a long strap so … Read More...
Tutorial: Layer Cake Dress for little girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a Layer Cake Dress for little girls. It’s a colorful tiered dress made out of knit fabrics. She put a frilly lettuce edge on the pieces before sewing them together. With … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece poncho for doll, child, or adult
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a simple fleece poncho. Shows options for a single layer or double layer poncho with knotted fringe, and she gives cutting dimensions to make them in doll, child, and adult sizes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tri-Fold Shutter Card
Pop on over to Catherine Pooler’s blog, she has a video tutorial for making an amazing Tri-Fold Shutter Card. These unique cards can easily be adapted to any occasion and are a great way to use up scraps of … Read More...
Barrette or ???
Bethany over at Craftfoxes offers this as a free pattern for a pretty jeweled barrette. I like it for that, but I’m thinking it would make a really cool Christmas ornament. I’d love to see several of them dangling from … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Spiderweb Cookies
As a Happy Halloween enjoy the cute little spiderweb “cookie” tutorial from AiClay.
Jack O’lantern Candle Holders
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made these very cute jack-o-lantern luminaries for Halloween. Make your own with her tutorial.
Halloween Kitty and Pumpkin Cross Stitch Chart
Happy Halloween! Celebrate today by saving this kitty and pumpkin pattern for next year or you could even start it up for the fall season. Get the free chart.
Looking for more fun Halloween Cross-stitch patterns and charts? Check out … Read More...