Welcome to our latest roundup article! Today, we’re excited to share with you 9 “Eat” kitchen wall art sign projects that you can make at home. As a crafter and a foodie, you’ll love these projects that are specifically designed … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted gadget case
Sew Happy Geek shares a tutorial on her blog, Excell Crafts, for making a quilted gadget case. Whether it’s a phone, a camera, or even an iPod, you can keep your gadget safe and sound in this pretty quilted sleeve. … Read More...
Read all about it: Ironing laminated cotton
If you’ve been avoiding ironing your laminated cottons because you think you’ll destroy your pretty shiny fabric, you’ll be happy to know that it can be done. Kelly from Oilcloth Addict posts on her blog telling how to do it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Kiddie Handle
Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini shares how she made this kiddie handle – a leash that’s perhaps more empowering for a toddler. Besides the DIY video she’s going to give this one away. Go to post.
Sewing Pattern: Dressy shorts with pleated pockets
Sky Turtle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these dressy shorts. The unique waistband is made from a combination of fabric and wide elastic, and the deep pleats on the pockets are dressy like trousers. Love, love!! Her … Read More...
Project: Bee Card
Elizabeth Allen shares a tutorial video to make this sweet bee Valentine’s Day card on her blog, using some new stamps from Penny Black.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
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Rustic Pinecones
Winner of 3 Day Giveaway, Ebook LAUNCH – Gorgeous Little Bags – How to Feltmaking Tutorials in PDF
Brittany Kinsey lucky #8 is the winner of our quickie 3 day giveaway. Congratulations Brittany I am sure you will enjoy this new book and a big thanks to Lizet for sharing her lovely ETSY shop lizetfrijters with us. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Bouquet Scarf
Bramcost Publications is ringing in the new year with 15 days of free vintage patterns and tutorials. They start with a scarf trimmed with silk carnations. When tied around the neck (or perfectly coiffed hair) the result is a bouquet … Read More...
Fabric scrap napkin rings
I have a serious scrap problem. Fabric scraps now fill up three large baskets in my sewing room. I’m too thrifty to throw them out but what to do? Enter a Belle and Burger tutorial Fun Fabric Scrap Napkin Rings. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Alphabet Frame
Visit Ten Seconds Studio for a video tutorial on how to make these cool alphabet frames by stamping on wood (using some of there brand new stamps) and coloring with colored pencils. Click here for the video.
-Heather
How to make Bubbly Bistro Chairs from Champagne Cages Video
Another post-drinking craft!!! Now that the champagne cork has been popped and the toasts have been made, there’s recycled crafting to be done! Tamara of the aptly named blog “The Tamara Blog” sent in this link to her post featuring … Read More...
Tutorial: Shorten a zipper by removing its teeth
Threads magazine shows how to shorten a zipper without it looking like you just chopped off the extra. The secret is to remove the extra teeth. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Threads magazine]
Cheesecake Pops
Yum yum yum. Learn to make these sprinkley cheesecake pops HERE at Very Best Baking, spotted on cakespy.
Tutorial: Nintendo DS or DSi case
Did someone in your house get a Nintendo DS orDSi from Santa this year? Keep their new toy protected with a fabric case. The main part of the case holds the game system, while a zippered pocket holds some games. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tic-tac-toe bean bag game
Amber from Sew Totally Smitten shows how to make a tic-tac-toe bean bag game. Instead of playing the game with pencil and a scrap of paper, the board is a large fabric mat and the pieces are different colored bean … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mitered corners
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativityy with a tutorial showing how to make mitered corners. Go to the tutorial.
[photo retrieved from Pickup Some Creativity]
Tutorial: Easy ruffled fleece scarf
Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how to make this easy ruffled fleece scarf. You can make one in just 15 minutes! Get the tute.
[photo from HoneyScrap]
Do You Have Crochet “Resolutions” For 2012?
I hope you had a wonderful – and not too crazy – New Year’s Eve. Now, it’s New Year’s Day and a New Year has begun. Do you have Crochet Resolutions for 2012? I have only a few. First is … Read More...
FRESH AND FANCY CROCHET
I just ran into this blog and I’m very taken with the designs I find there. To be honest, I haven’t purchased a pattern from this designer, but I’ll probably be doing so soon. As is my practice, I prefer … Read More...