Where do you go (other than here 😉 to get your crochet eye-candy fix? I have several go-to sites for patterns when I know what I want to make, say a scarf or babyghan. But, when I just need some … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler Swing Tank
Kelli from True Bias shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Toddler Swing Tank. This is such a great shirt for summertime play! It would work well out of any lightweight fabric – e.g., cotton, linen, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls. The shape of this dress is very simple. What makes it stand out are the pieced horizontal stripes … Read More...
Mother’s Days Picks
A few treats for Mother’s Day:
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| Southern Magnolia Necklace by Diaszabo | Mama and Baby Dragons by EnchantedGypsyDesigns |
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| Clay Family Pendant by Claycat | Mokume Gane Earrings by KDGArt |
Knit Picks Needle Sale – For Mother’s Day!
From now until 5.14.12, KnitPicks is having a pretty cool sale. They’re calling it a Mother’s Day sale, I’m calling it the
OMG, KNIT PICKS NEEDLES ARE ON SALE
sale! You all know how I feel about my Harmony Needles, … Read More...
Calorimetry and Sifa and a FREE Pattern!
So, I got myself a couple of skeins of Sifa Silver yarn. Very nice yarn. Soft yarn. Easy to work with yarn. Yummy yarn! Composition is 95% cotton (chain plied, so it stretches) and 5% silver. Yup! Real … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make baby girl flower sandals out of repurposed vinyl
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a pair of baby girl flower sandals out of faux leather (vinyl). The fabric flowers stitched across the toes are sooo cute! … Read More...
Cecelia & Wasim’s Hip Modern Wedding
Lots to love about this modern, non-traditional wedding featured at Capitol Romance, but one of my favorite details is the use of clutches instead of bouquets for the bridesmaids and the bride! Unique, and very chic!
Technique: Stamp and Watercolor on Canvas
Julia Stainton has a nice tutorial over on the Ellen Hutson’s blog using stamps and watercolors on canvas. This technique looks like a true work of art! Click here for more info.
-Heather
Nice Underpants Doormat – Oh So Pretty
I love a good doormat as much as the next person. But I’ve been astounded numerous times at how much companies want for something I’m going to step on. One more reason to be like the awesome crafty girls at … Read More...
DIY – Cute Horse Cookies
Why are these horsie cookies so crazy cute? And simple to make to boot!?! Cookie and horse lovers can’t go wrong. Make them HERE at Party Pinching. Perfect for a cowboy party or cowgirl party.
These horse cookies are … Read More...
Chocolate Ice Cream in Pretzel Cones
Oh, the sweet and salty! Homemade chocolate ice cream in pretzel cones would be my most perfect food experience ever, I think. Throw in mac n’ cheese and chicken pot pie for dinner and all my favorites are represented. Make … Read More...
Get the tip: No more pinched zipper ends on a zippered pouch
Roslyn from Sew Delicious was curious as to why the zipper ends on her zippered pouches sometimes had a neat finish, and other times had more a pinched look. She conducted an experiment in which she installed zippers with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a fine yarn to finish the edge of a sheer fabric
Jeanine from Jeanine Designs and Knots in Thread shows how she used a silk/bamboo yarn to finish the edges of a delicate organza top. The yarn adds stability to the neckline and allows her to trim close so you won’t … Read More...
Mini Pinata Party Favors
Here’s a unique party favor for Cinco de Mayo or any party you choose. Make miniature pinatas from plastic Easter eggs! A great way to recycle and make a fun and colorful project at the same time. Check it out … Read More...
Tutorial: iPod or iPhone running belt
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how she created a belt to hold her iPod or iPhone while out for a run. She refers to it as a semi-homemade project, as she used wide elastic for the belt and a purchased … Read More...
New Release: Purple Onion Stamps
Purple Onion stamps has just released the most adorable new line of images from designer Stacey Yacula called The Sweetest Day. With cute bunnies, a funky frog, a tweet bird and the cutest snail you’ve ever seen, these are … Read More...
Tutorial: Reshape a long jumper to a chic fitted dress
Head over to It’s Always Autumn to see how a long blue linen jumper because a chic fitted dress. I love this refashion! The shorter, more fitted dress flatters the figure. She used some of the fabric she cut from … Read More...
Flower-ful Breakfast for Mom (and a Giveaway!)
Aw, doesn’t mom deserve a bunch of pretty flowers? And breakfast in bed? And something you make yourself? All kinds of birds are knocked down with stones with this flower filled breakfast by Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos to … Read More...
Mix and Match Robot Cookies
I’ve never even had a thing for robots til I spotted these super crazy awesome mix n’ match robot cookies from Lizy B. Not only are they beyond clever (what head? what body? what arms do I choose???), but … Read More...