This is a cheap and easy way to have some fun with younger children from Let’s Explore. Simply create pieces for a scarecrow (hat, clothes, head, etc) out of felt and let the kids put the scarecrow together. For more … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork and ric-rac tea towels
Tutorial: Rock a bye baby bibs with guitar applique
Vegbee from Blueprints shares a tutorial and pattern for these rock a bye baby bibs, perfect for all the cool babies and parents that you know. She’s got patterns for an acoustic guitar (shown here) and an electric guitar. Go to the…
Tutorial: Rock a bye baby bibs with guitar applique
Vegbee from Blueprints shares a tutorial and pattern for these rock a bye baby bibs, perfect for all the cool babies and parents that you know. She’s got patterns for an acoustic guitar (shown here) and an electric guitar. Go … Read More...
Roche and Benzon at Cabin Fever Clay Fest!

by Nan Roche
Nan Roche is teaching a new classs at the pre-conference workshop for the Cabin Fever Clay Fest, and Jana Roberts Benzon has been added to the line up! Click here to head over to Polymer Clay Fest’s weblog and get…
Tutorial: Bear baby hat from knit fabric
Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial for making these sweet bear hats for little babies. The soft hats will help keep baby’s head warm, and the little ears sticking out the top are sure to elicit an “awwww…” Go to the…
Tutorial: Bear baby hat from knit fabric
Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial for making these sweet bear hats for little babies. The soft hats will help keep baby’s head warm, and the little ears sticking out the top are sure to elicit an “awwww…” Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a gathered skirt from a large scarf
Elizabeth from Absinthe and Orange shows how to refashion a large scarf into a short gathered skirt. You could spend a lot of money to get a similar skirt from a trendy boutique, but why do that when the refashion is…
Tutorial: Make a gathered skirt from a large scarf
Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to refashion a large scarf into a short gathered skirt. You could spend a lot of money to get a similar skirt from a trendy boutique, but why do that when the refashion is such an … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny Treasure Cards

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Checking Out Glass Videos – You Tube and You
I was directed today to You Tube by Bullseye glass via Facebook today. Bullseye had posted a link to a video, put together by Corning Museum of Glass, showing Rudi Gritch doing some cool fusing. You can see the glass…
Checking Out Glass Videos – You Tube and You
I was directed today to You Tube by Bullseye glass via Facebook today. Bullseye had posted a link to a video, put together by Corning Museum of Glass, showing Rudi Gritch doing some cool fusing. You can see the glass … Read More...
Fail Harder
I saw this ‘Fail Harder’ sign on SwissMiss that someone made out of like 45 million thumbtacks. I need this sign (along side my Natalie Dee print out that says ‘I’m a Quitter!’ (which you can…
Fail Harder

Fail Harder
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I saw this ‘Fail Harder’ sign on SwissMiss that someone made out of like 45 million thumbtacks. I need this sign (along side my Natalie Dee print out that says ‘I’m a Quitter!’ … Read More...
Amy Butler Love collection
Just in from Kristin at Sew Mama Sew. She has the entire fabric line Love by Amy Butler. Go here to see it all.
Technorati Tags: fabric, Amy Butler, Love, swatches
Tutorial: Stacked fabric Christmas trees
For every major holiday, I like to make at least one handmade decoration. Even though it’s not yet Halloween, I think I’ve found the Christmas decoration that I need to make for this year. (I’m sure I’ll make others, but…
Tutorial: Stacked fabric Christmas trees
For every major holiday, I like to make at least one handmade decoration. Even though it’s not yet Halloween, I think I’ve found the Christmas decoration that I need to make for this year. (I’m sure I’ll make others, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Trick-or-Treat sack from a bandana
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make this simple Trick-or-Treat bag from a Halloween themed bandana. You can find these bandanas at the craft stores for a song. Go to the tutorial.
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…Tutorial: Simple Trick-or-Treat sack from a bandana
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make this simple Trick-or-Treat bag from a Halloween themed bandana. You can find these bandanas at the craft stores for a song. Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more DIY sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Scarves, throw pillows, and neck pillows from old tees
Head over to Courage to Create for some cool ideas for repurposing your old t-shirts. They have links to video tutorials showing how to make this patchwork pillow, a neck pillow, and scarves. Look for t-shirts with bold graphics, as they…
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