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In the words of Vicki, ‘It’s always fun to wear your art.’ I couldn’t agree more. This fun printing t-shirt activity is a great way for your children to express themselves through art, and then express themselves in their clothing! … Read More...
As a homeschooler, sometimes I just can’t wrap my head around teaching certain things. Money is one of those things. This is a great project that could help your child learn about money! Head on over to Craftiments to find … Read More...
Earlier this week I posted a giveaway from Will Save Nine and she had so much fun doing it she decided to do another. This time it’s for a ball of Woll Butt yarn from Butinette. It’s a wool/polyamide blend, … Read More...
Emily Tao has been sharing the secrets of pattern drafting in a series of video tutorials. Now she shows how to make a jersey knit tank top using the draping method. The simple shape of the tank (just two … Read More...
Maureen Cracknell Handmade has a set of 6 fat quarters from Art Gallery Fabrics’ new Oval Elements line to give away to one of her readers. The fat quarter set is courtesy of one of her sponsers, Canton Village Quilt … Read More...
Are you a scrap hoarder? I sometimes marvel at the ridiculously tiny fabric scraps that I can’t bring myself to throw away. Melony from Mel Designs shows how you can use even the ittiest of your fabric scraps to make … Read More...
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a girl’s prairie skirt for back-to-school. The long ruffle sewn on to a yoke creates a full skirt without making it too bulky through the hips and waist. She gives the dimensions she … Read More...
A little of the different from the claying talent on Etsy:
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| Cosplay Cat’s Ears by GingerKittyCreations | Tiny Purses by MaryLovesFashion |
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| Rainbow Cat Face Cab by graphixoutpost | Elven Lady Sculpture by Angelsbynoemi |
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Strapping Stick Horse. It’s the classic stick horse toy that you probably remember from your own childhood. His head is made of faux suede with a … Read More...
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered welt pocket. This is a good pocket to use on a purse since the zipper will help keep your belongings safe and sound. You … Read More...
Ok, you always have me with anything square, not sure why. And I will admit the name of this blog tickled my fancy…so without further ado, find out how to make lovely square bath cubes cheaply and easily from Pearl … Read More...
Cindy from Retro Revival shares a tutorial over at The Vintage Sheet Blog showing how to make a Pott Mitt. The retro style of oven mitt is super cute out of vintage sheets and fabrics, but they’d also be cute … Read More...
I love taking water with me when I leave the house (when it’s 100-plus outside, you kind of have to) but it’s not very convenient to carry around a bottle or a glass all the time. That’s why a water … Read More...
Simone has taken felt to an exciting new level with her herfeltraits (portraits) done in felt. She is selling her works of art in her Etsy shop, “Face 2 Felt Originals“. Simone is a self taught artist who discovered … Read More...
Eeeep! A new Frida from Norma of Cara Carmina Atelier. I love love love the dimensional flowers on this piece. See more at Norma’s blog.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and … Read More...
Aimee of Little Dear Tracks shows us how to make the five blooms she used in this deer’s flowering antlers. Fun! See her tutorial.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and these … Read More...
Jodie Rackley, author of Happy Stitch: 30 Felt and Fabric Projects for Everyday,
shares her tutorial for this simple but rockin embroidered headband over on Feeling Stitchy. Go to the tute. And while you’re there, enter the drawing … Read More...
If you think needlepoint is old-fashioned, check out these chairs by Johan Lindsten. DMC Threads blog suggests that you could get the same effect by attaching a finished canvas to any wide-backed chair. See more at the DMC post.… Read More...
I first discovered fairy bread (and bemoaned the lack of popularity of this simple and magical tradition in the US) HERE over two years ago. Little cookie cutters
are such a clever, simple way to dress up fairy bread. Find … Read More...
