Donna Downey is one of my favorite mixed media artist! I love how she incorporates stamping into a lot of her art. In a recent video she shares her process for one of her art journaling pages that includes lots … Read More...
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF CROCHET
I hereby announce the opening of the U.S. Department of Crochet – and I am its Secretary. This is a high Cabinet position because I need more place to store my yarn. There are many line items to be … Read More...
Stitch a Christmas ornament
If you give handmade ornaments as Christmas gifts, it’s time to start stitching! Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is sharing patterns and tutorials for two sweet felt ornaments–a tree and (my favorite) the poinsettia shown here. Go to her post… Read More...
Cool idea: Twirly skirt from quilt scraps
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polkadot Chair shows a super cute way to use up some fabric scraps. She pieced them together and made a scrappy twirly skirt for her daughter. LOVE! And because the scraps were left … Read More...
Help find these Stolen quilts
For the past couple of days, the news has been all over the blogosphere that four irreplaceable quilts–including one created by our beloved Allie Aller–did not return to their creators after Spring Quilt Market. C&T Publishing was displaying the … Read More...
Giveaway | Custom Ephemera Kit
To celebrate 500 sales in her Etsy shop, Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity is giving away a custom ephemera kit. The winner gets to choose the theme and colors of the kit which will have a retail value of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a racerback tank from knit fabric
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a racerback tank from knit fabric. The racerback is great for layering, and it’s a quick sewing project – she made hers in just 1 hour. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded circle fabric flower
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to fold circles of fabric to make a fun flower that you can use as a brooch or a hair accessory. This would be a cute way to use up some of your … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple toddler’s swimsuit
Jenny from Seamingly Smitten guest blogs at Domestic Deadline with a tutorial showing how to make a basic bathing suit for a young girl. If you’re intimidated by the thought of sewing a swimsuit, this would be a good first … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Junebug Dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is Not Optional is excited to share her latest creation – the Junebug Dress! This adorable dress is perfect for little girls, and Jess has broken down the process into a three-part sew-along, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hide your seams by stitching in the ditch
One way to hide a line of stitching is to “stitch in the ditch”, in other words sew a line of stitching in the indented seam line where two fabrics are joined. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shares a video … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Yoda Sundae
Are we still on Star Wars? If so, this Yoda sundae made from taffy and sorbet is pretty impressive. Learn to make it HERE at DisneyFamily.com.
Wondering why there is a new hype on Yoda or Baby Yoda? Have … Read More...
Freebie | Fleur de Lis SVG File
Another free download from BeaOriginal. You can get it by clicking here. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
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Tutorial: Patchwork coasters
Kim from Retro Mama was a guest at Craft Snob showing how to make these pretty patchwork coasters. The linen surrounding the bold colorful fabric pieces, lovely. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more coaster patterns? Check out these quilted … Read More...
Jonathan Fuller – Sea Glass from Daily Art Muse
I have to say I love subscribing to Daily Art Muse. The art that she shows is very inspiring and sure enough, here’s another glass artist. Here’s Jonathan Fuller and his medium is sea glass that he gathers along … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled T-strap flip flop
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares another flip flop refashion with us on her blog, this time a tutorial showing how to replace the ugly plastic thongs with a ruffled T-strap. The result is sooo cute! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s backpack with kitty applique
Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about back to school? Emma from Hello Beautiful! guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a kid’s backpack. With a kitty applique. I am SO … Read More...
Juice Box Boats
This craft is perfect for a hot sunny day in your back yard. Drink your juice boxes, then make boats out of them, then…sail them…or fly them as one of the kids from Pinching Your Pennies did! You can find … Read More...