First, thank you all so much for your kind words and well wishes! One wouldn’t expect such comfort from the internet world, but there ya’ have it! While the bulk of my time will be spent on the couch and … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirling Whilst Standing Still Skirt for little girls
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make her Twirling Whilst Standing Still Skirt for little girls. The parts and pieces of this tiered twirly skirt are made from different prints so you can have fun mixing and matching … Read More...
Send me your Nursery Reveals!
I’d love to do a feature on nursery reveals, so if you have one on your blog, send it my way! You can email it to [email protected] or send it through the form here, select Home & Garden as … Read More...
Technique and Project: Paper Pieced Card
Visit Britta Swiderski’s blog for a great video on how to use paper piercing with your stamps and patterned paper to make this sweet birthday card.
-Heather
Tutorial: Jersey knit wrap dress
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how to make a wrap dress from jersey knit. The lightweight, easy-breezy style is soooo perfect for summer! Get the tutorial.
[photo from I Heart Jenny’s Art]
Sewing Pattern – : Pipe Dreams dress for girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Pipe Dreams dress. Gorgeous! The front pleated panel and large pockets are edged with contrast piping. Your little girl can wear it this summer as a sleeveless dress, … Read More...
Freebies from Ali Edwards | Thankful Thought Overlays
Ali Edwards has been posting a series of free digital overlays on her blog over the last few months. With each overlay she posts an example of how she used it. There are currently five Thankful Thought overlays available free … Read More...
Tutorial | Book Page Paper Flowers
This tutorial from Yellow Blackbird shows how to make these layered paper flowers. While these flowers were intended as a Valentine’s Day Craft, you can use it for any theme or occasion by changing the colors. Click here to go … Read More...
Review – Sock Knitting Master Class by Ann Budd
Innovative techniques and patterns from top designers.
This book is all about mastering good sock design. From measuring for correct fit and comfort to picking yarns, needles and gauge you’ll find both toe up and top down ideas, designs and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty patchwork culottes for little girls
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of patchwork culottes for little girls. These are so pretty!! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: DIY dash mount for your GPS
Quilting in Progress wanted a dash mount for her GPS, but didn’t want to pay the high price to get one. Instead of shelling out the $$ for one from the store, she figured out how to make one herself … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap Busting Pot Holders
My Girl Thursday shows how to turn your fabric scraps into a scrappy happy patchwork pot holder. Too cute!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from My Girl Thursday]
Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy maxi dress
Jessica from Make It Lovely shows how to make a super stylish maxi dress that also happens to be easy to make. The dress was inspired by Hungry Hippie’s Poppy Top in 10. The sides are stitched with elastic … Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender wheat heat packs
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugarto find out how to make these lavender wheat Heat Packs. It’s an easy project, suitable for a beginning sewist. Make a set for yourself, and few extra to give as gifts. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: No Sew Braided Headband
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy braided headband, no sewing required. This is soooo cute!!! The headband is made from braided fabric strips, with a rolled fabric rosette embellishment. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered balls
Sharon from Crafts n’ Coffee shows how to make fabric covered balls that you can toss in a bowl or basket to add a quick bit of color to your decor. They’re quick and easy to make, and no sewing … Read More...
Review: Embossing Machines
With all the many, many machines out on the market that can emboss it can be a bit confussing choosing the right one for you. Find a very helpful video at Above Rubies Studio about some of the most popular … Read More...
Harry Potter Golden Snitch Crochet Pattern
If you’re a Harry Potter fan-atic, you like this little amigurumi.
http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/harry-potters-golden-snitch/
While the website is Italian, the directions for this pattern are in English. There are so many amigurumi patterns out there now! If you like crocheting smaller items, … Read More...
Weleda Salt Toothpaste Review
Celebrating 90 years since Weleda
‘s founding in 1921 by renowned Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner and Dutch medical doctor Dr Ita Wegman who together developed anthroposophic medicine (the simple yet powerful way to utilise nature’s medicines to stimulate the body … Read More...
Tutorial: The Sandwich Cozy reusable wrap
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sandwich cozy. Instead of placing a sandwich in a throw-away plastic baggie, wrap it up in this reusable wrap. When you’re ready to … Read More...