Jess from Liberty Jane Patterns shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for making a pretty dress for 18″ dolls. It’s a simple gathered sundress with drawstring neck and straps. You can leave it plain for a pillowcase style dress … Read More...
Article | 6 Secrets of Perfect Stamping
This article at the Creaking Keepsakes Club CK blog, shares six secrets of perfect stamping. The article addresses inks, tools and techniques. Click here to go to the article.
Inspiration du Jour – Sweetie-Pie, Schnookums and Peanut
Free chart: A Patriot’s Sampler
Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers is sharing this beautiful design in honor of Memorial Day in the USA. Go to her blog post for the link to the download.
Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check our previous … Read More...
Beeswax Birthday Candle Tutorial
If you’re looking for an adorable handmade birthday candle project, Wee Waldorf has an easy tutorial using beeswax sheets and cookie cutters.
These would make whimsical decorations for any special occasion and the shape possibilities are endless! You could find … Read More...
Knit Lab From Interweave, With Stephanie Japel
Knit Lab
Projects, Patterns & Techniques
A published author and award winning knitwear designer, Stefanie Japel brings a fun and trendy style to Knit Lab. Using a Lacy Keyhole Scarf as the course project, the course starts off with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow on the Back tee
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make her Bow on the Back t-shirt refashion, inspired by a similar shirt by Red Valentino. It remains a plain tee on the front, while the back gets a sheer drapey panel … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in the sides of a maternity top
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shows how to take in the sides of a shirred maternity top and make it suitable for post-maternity wear. Two seams at the sides is all it takes. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: iPad sleeve with removable cross-body strap
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this iPad sleeve with a removable cross-body strap for easy wearing or carrying. A couple of pockets on the back give a place for a pen and a phone. Get … Read More...
DIY Night Time Cold Remedy Recipe ( Reminiscent of Nyquil )
This remedy lets you sleep very sound all night. Not to be taken by children ( for obvious reasons )
1-lemon
1/4-cup maple syrup
1/4-cup hot water
2-tablespoons brandy
Squeeze all the juice out of the lemon.
Mix lemon juice … Read More...
Felting Supplies and Felting Tools Video Tutorial
I am very glad I found this felting supply tutorial on Living Felt. If you ever wanted to try needle felting you will learn what felting needles to use for which projects and not purchase the wrong ones for … Read More...
Bendy Yoga Straw
Even if I ever actually took yoga and achieved any level of flexibility before wincing in pain, I’d never be able to mimic the yoga poses in this bendy straw. 
Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this knit playdress for little girls. The loose fitting knit dress is inspired by a similar dress from Tea Collection. I love this style of dress … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scalloped clutch
Isn’t this vinyl clutch fabulous? It’s actually a diaper clutch – named The Poopy Clutch and sized just right to hold one diaper and a pack of baby wipes. You can find a tutorial for making one (no sewing required!) … Read More...
Project: Stamped Masculine Layout
Masculine cards and layouts can be hard sometimes. Here’s a great one that would be perfect for Father’s Day from the Embellished Dreams blog. Find out how Heidi used stamps and spray mists for a great “manly” layout.
-Heather… Read More...
MORE ‘INSIDE CROCHET’
I continue to be a fan of this wonderful UK produced Inside crochet magazine
! I thought I would share a few of my favorite projects from inside this issue.
First, I just happen to have one of the recommended … Read More...
4th of July Cake Stand Banner
Even cakes should feel the Independence Day spirit. Learn to make this 4th of July banner for your cake stand HERE at BHG.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of 4th … Read More...
Vitrigraph for Using Recycled Glass
Recycling glass for bead making and fusing is all the rage. There are so many beautful bottles out there that are luscious color wise. I recently used a Pelligrino bottle for both a small decorative plate and some lovely glass … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten a too-long tee without hemming
I’ll be the first one to say that I can’t stand a t-shirt that’s too short, but they can also sometimes be too long Lizzie from Cotton and Curls shows a fun way to shorten the length of a t-shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a scarf into a vest
Kirsten from Studs & Pearls shows how to turn a large square scarf into a long drapey vest. It’s super quick and super easy, no sewing required. And you don’t actually have to use a scarf, either. This would be … Read More...