Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make adjustable waistbands just like you find in the kids’ clothes in the nicer stores. She uses buttonhole elastic to make them. If you can’t find buttonhole elastic at your local fabric … Read More...
Felted Knit Scarf pattern “Sabinette”
Berroco fine hand knitting yarns offers this free felted knit pattern and this scarf is stunning. Can you imagine wearing this not so far off fall and winter and everyone asking where you bought it? Then, you can answer “I … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Knotted fabric dog toy
Ilse from Sew It Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knotted fabric toy for your dog. It’s made entirely from fabric scraps, from the patchwork fabric tube to the filling for the inside. … Read More...
Tutorial: Table topper | Christmas in July event
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is one of the clever crafters creating holiday themed home decor now. Yes now, in July, when there is still plenty of time to complete them. For this table topper, she selected the Snowball quilt block. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy Messenger Bag
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boxy Messenger Bag. She made it roomy enough to hold her daughter’s dolls, softies, and other toys. I’m thinking this would also make a … Read More...
Technique: Tie Dye
The Capture the Moment has a cool way to use ink pads and Copic markers for a fun tie dye technique. Click here for the video tutorial. Peace and Love!!
-Heather
Looking for Tie Dye kits? Our prefered bran is… Read More...
Tips for Making Cookie Pops
For the cookie pop shy, find some great tricks and tips to get you over your fears of adding that stick HERE at Sugarkissed. And awwww, there’s even a link to yours truly.
S’mores Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
And so it seems I’ve broken the seal on posting unique-ways-to-eat S’mores ideas this summer. What’s so crazy about these is the before picture. Look, there’s a whole s’mores in between the chocolate chip dough and it magically melts down … Read More...
Christi Friesen Style Out on the Net
I’m on a Christi Friesen run this week so for this weeks window shopping there’s pieces made a la CF style:
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| Lion Head Bead by BoodlersBeads | Dragon Necklace by TheScottishGirlShop |
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| Red Dragon Sculpture by playsculptive | Seahorse Necklace by polygolems |
Tutorial: Kid’s travel pillow with tote
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a kid-sized travel pillow, along with a tote to carry it. The small pillow is actually cut down from a standard bed pillow. (She used one bed pillow to make three … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin headband with rhinestone sparkle
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to make a shiny, sparkly satin headband. The headband itself is made from wide satin ribbon, with a rhinestone brooch adding sparkle. It would be a lovely accent for a dressy evening, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Stripey Skirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing series atSimple Simon & Co. showing how to make her Stripey Skirt. The little girl’s gathered skirt is pieced from stripes of coordinating prints. … Read More...
Another Free Ebook from Knitting Daily
Yesterday I told you about Knitting Daily’s free ebook full of patterns from the television show’s ninth season. Today KD has another new free pattern collection just for the ladies.
The “5 Free Knitting Patterns for Women” ebook includes two … Read More...
Kids Olympic Artwork
This is a simple craft yet the outcome is just beautiful! What a great way to talk about the history of the Olympics with your children, through art! You can find the tutorial at East Coast Creative Blog.
10 Bug Craft Activities
Here are some wonderful craft ideas to get your children in the outdoor…bug spirit!! Head on over to Toddler Approved to see the full list of Activities.
Check out these insect activity kits 
and these Insect bug keepers
Free Pattern: Sakkie Socks from Plymouth Yarn Company
Since today seems to be shaping up to be a day about socks, I thought I’d share this easy free sock knitting pattern that came across my desk this morning.
It’s from Plymouth Yarn Company and uses their Sakkie yarn… Read More...
Dinosaur Fossils – Ruby Murrays Musings
Keeping with my play theme, there’s a certain age where nothing on Earth is more amazing and cool than dinosaurs. Only something that awesome could make people voluntarily spend hours brushing sand in the desert. Ruby Murrays Musings gives us … Read More...
Craft Bloggers at Evo Conference
Recently I flew to Salt Lake City to attend the Evo Conference (Evolution of Women in Social Media) in Park City, Utah. I had the pleasure of meeting several crafty bloggers. This trip would not have been possible if it … Read More...
Check Out Cooperative Press’ Knit Edge
Shannon Okey, better known to some as KnitGrrl and the mastermind behind indie fiber publisher Cooperative Press, one spent some time knitting a British knitting magazine. Since she left that publication to start the Press, she says people have … Read More...
Sock Knitting: Starting, Finishing and the Second Sock
It’s been so fun seeing all your responses to the sock knitting question! I wanted to respond to some general categories of responses and provide some resources that might help.
First off: I know socks seem scary. I was … Read More...