Suzannah fromAdventures in Dressmaking shows how she used ruffle fabric to make this beautiful throw pillow. Because the ruffle fabric is stretchy, she included a cotton interlining so it would keep its shape over time. Get the tutorial to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stumpwork raspberry
Elizabeth of Sew in Love has put together a new tutorial for creating a stumpwork raspberry with felt padding and beads. So gorgeous. Go to her blog post to learn how to do it.
Looking for books on Stumpwork … Read More...
Teeny hoops to wear
Sonia of Dandelyne creates necklaces a needleworker has to love. Not only are they tiny works of needle art–applique and embroidery–but many are mounted in miniature embroidery hoops! Adorable. See a review of Dandelyne on All the Live Long Day … Read More...
Project: Stamped Salt Dough Gift Tags
This post over on The Cheese Theif blog brought back a lot of memories. When I was little I remember many times making ornaments out of salt dough. Find the simple recipe to make the dough and some idea for … Read More...
Personalized Bookmarks
Get ready to fall in love with the adorable handmade bookmarks from the Etsy shop Handmadeit. These charming creations are bursting with cuteness and will add a delightful touch to your reading experience. Each bookmark showcases the meticulous artistry … Read More...
Easy Easter Cupcakes
For quick and easy Easter cupcakes, all you need are wafer cookies and some edible Easter grass. Make carrots-in-the-ground cupcakes HERE at No Time for Flash Cards.
Vintage Redux: Remake Classic and Collectible Jewelry
Amy Barickman is giving away a signed copy of Brenda Schweder’s Vintage Redux: Remake Classic and Collectible Jewelry
at her blog A Thimbleful of Thoughts. Hurry readers! The giveaway will end Wednesday, March 14, so jump over to A Thimbleful … Read More...
Green Beer Marshmallow Pops
I can definitely see grabbing a handful of these about halfway into a night of drinking the real green beer… Make these easy green beer marshmallow pops for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
St. Patrick’s Day Decorated Cookies
If it’s St. Patrick’s Day cookies you’re looking for, then make sure to stop HERE at Pink Little Cake. You’ll find decorating instructions for the whole set shown.
Rainbow Slice and Bake Cookies
Methinks I’ll never tire of sweets made into rainbows. Make slice-and-bake rainbows HERE at Crazy for Crust.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Easter Baskets
Putting these in the “cute, easy and doable” category…. Make Rice Krispies Treat Easter baskets HERE at Beauty and Bedlam.
Tutorial: Blog button | Picnik alternative {PicMonkey}
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts is celebrating her one year blogiversary with a freebie. She shares how to make a blog button with a tool that she says is a great substitute for Picnik, now defunct. It’s PicMonkey. … Read More...
Upcoming Indie Craft Shows Near You?
One of my favorite things about Indie Crafting is getting to hang out with others in person. Sure, I love the global accessibility of the internet, but sometimes it’s fun to rent a giant space, set up tables, and buy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sofie sleeveless empire waist top for little girls
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shows how to make her Sophie top for a little girl. It’s a sleeveless top with a gathered skirt hanging from an empire waist bodice. The arm and neck holes are trimmed with contrast … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Oasis maxi dress
Kirstin from Kojodesignsguest blogs in the Sewing for Me series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Oasis maxi dress. The design of this beautiful dress is inspired by a similar dress … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make your own maternity jeans
If you’re having a hard time finding maternity jeans that fit the way you like, you can always make them yourself. Nat from Crafty Cousins shows how to do it, using a regular pair of jeans and a bit of … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Fabric Background for a Mini Quilt
This wonderful little mixed media art quilt was made Katarina Light. For the background she used scraps of suede fabric and stitched them together and then stamped on them, she shares her tips for this process on her blog Spring … Read More...
FREE Printabe Easter Baskets
Aren’t these Easter baskets just crazy adorable? Not to mention, they’re incredibly easy to make yourself using just paper and a printer! Whether you’re looking for a simple design or want to add some extra flair with embellishments, these … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a bubble skirt
Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a bubble skirt. Lovely!! I am LOVING the yellow fabric she used in her example! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
Giveaway: Betz White bag pattern and the fabric to make it
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for the fabulous Betz White. She’s got a Betz White pattern (choose from Stitch Along Tote or Caitlyn Handbag) as well as enough of her Stitch Organic fabric to sew it up. Go … Read More...