It’s interesting that I keep happening upon patterns this week where one size is free but others are available for purchase. It’s actually really clever because people can get a peek at what your patterns look like without buying, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Exposed zipper ruffled skirt refashion
Kelly from ReStitch Me shares a cool refashion on her blog for a basic straight skirt. You know, those plain, sometimes frumpy skirts that line the racks at thrift stores. She uses the skirt as a base and adds an … Read More...
Freebie | Back to School Photo Checklist
Rebecca Cooper from Simple as That has compiled this Photo Checklist for all things school related. These 50 prompts will take you from Back to School right through the school year. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt ladybug needle case
Kelly from My Simple Walk shows how to make this clever little ladybug needle case. You’ll notice that there aren’t any needles showing in the picture here. That’s because they’re all concealed under the wings. The wings are actually flaps … Read More...
Tutorial: Add lace trim to your jeans hem
Wobisobi shows a pretty fix for a pair of jeans that are too long. She cuts off the extra length and then finishes the hem with a lace cuff. Of course, your jeans don’t have to be too long to … Read More...
Free pattern: Monster baby bib
These monster bibs by Lisa from Stubbornly Crafty are SO stinkin’ cute!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. I need to make up a batch of these as a baby shower gift stash. Get the pattern … Read More...
9 Free Back to School Printables
This round-up at Babble showcases 9 Back to School printables that you can freely download. The list includes lunch box notes and First Day of School signs. Click here to see more.
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, and … Read More...
100 Snowflakes To Crochet
Caitlin Sainio has gathered a collection of snowflake patterns that is simply stunning! I love that she shows them in all colors too. If you’re a snowflake fan, this book is for you! Each pattern has a graph to help … Read More...
Freebie | Back to School Subway Art
Melissa from Sweet Coconut Lime created this printable subway art poster for Back to School. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, and embellishments? Check out these Back to School-themed supplies
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Freebie | Printable Kawaii Back to School Set
This free printable back to school set from Creative Mamma includes a homework planner and labels for books and other items. Click here to go to the download
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, and embellishments? Check out these … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | I Love Your Crazy
Making Fruit Canes
Summer is coming to a close here but that doesn’t mean I’m not still making summery Fimo canes – it’ll be warm on the other side of the world. Plus, fruit canes are always sweet. So I dug up a … Read More...
Tutorial: Double-duty pin cushion
Haley Pierson-Cox (The Zen of Making) came up with this clever idea for a pincushion that is not only pretty but also doubly functional. You can wear it on your wrist when, say, you’re pinning a hem. And you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorblocked oversized zippered clutch
Maria from BlueBerry Ash shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Fashionista Clutch. It’s beautiful in its simplicity – an oversized zippered pouch with a foldover top. She used color blocking to make the flap in … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase tied up in a bow
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how a pair of buttonholes and some wide ribbon can dress up a plain pillowcase. She threads the ribbon through the buttoholes to tie the pillowcase shut with a pretty bow. This would … Read More...
Summer Dishcloth Pattern
I guess it really is the end of summer, because it’s the final week of Lily’s 8 Weeks of Summer dishcloth pattern extravaganza.
The final week focuses on treats for the heat, and the knit dishcloth (link is to a … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Embossed Buttons
Kelly Rasmussen shares how to make some lovely little embossed buttons, a perfect embellishment for most any card or scrapbook page. Click here for her video tutorial at Hero Arts.
-Heather
Free Pattern: Dr. Zoidberg Claws!
OK, this may be the cutest thing I’ve seen all week, and I’ve seen some pretty cute stuff this week. If you’re looking for an easy handmade Halloween costume for an adult this year, grab some red yarn and cast … Read More...
Fellow Knitter Needs Our Help
It’s funny how small the knitting community can seem sometimes. We all interact in different ways online and it feels like we know each other even though we’ve never met.
So I feel like typing here “my friend and fellow … Read More...
Free Pattern: Cabled Scarf
A cabled scarf is a great choice for adding a little texture to your winter outfits, and of course a cable is considered “manly” so you can knit a cabled scarf for a guy without him protesting that there’s too … Read More...