The ladderstitch is an invisible or hidden stitch useful for closing softies or pillows. For those of us who learn best by watching someone, Leslie Bonnell from Glitzkrieg has created a video demonstrating how to achieve this stitch. Watch the … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel sewing kit
Be prepared for any sewing emergency with this handy travel sewing kit. It’s just big enough to hold needle, pins, thread, even some spare buttons and patched. Yet it’s small enough to stash in your purse. Craft Leftovers offers the … Read More...
Cake Contest!
Enter the parents.com birthday cake photo contest and win a $500 KMart gift card.
TOO CUTE – CROBOTS
I got this adorable little book the other day. It’s just the cutest thing! If you like amigurumi, you’ll love this collection. If you like stuffed animals, this group will entice you to get crocheting.
Although the book is only … Read More...
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
Tutorial: Make a skirt from your fabric scraps
Jennifer Stern at CraftStylish shows how to make this stylish skirt from your fabric scraps. She calls it the “little strippy skirt” because it’s made up of strips of fabric left over from another project. Get the how-to.
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How to Can Fruit
Learn to can fruit on Instructables.
Lookie what she made: Cat pouches!
I am so in love with these cat pouches my Mairuru. The cat’s mouth is a zipper, with the zipper teeth creating a mischevious grin. The cat’s grin probably has something to do with the fish that’s sticking out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Halter shirt from a tee
Cut Out + Keep user SEWButterfly shows how to make this halter top from an unwanted T-shirt. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, halter, refashion[/tags]
Tutorial: Tie Top Tank by Nancy Flynn
Give your wardrobe a shot in the arm with this tie-top tank designed by Nancy Flynn. It’s cute, it’s versatile, and it’s easy to make. Get the tutorial from Craftzine.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, tank, top, tie[/tags]
Sneak Peek: Patrick Lose designs a line for Project Linus
Patrick Lose has designed a fabric line for Project Linus. The graphics (dots, stripes, images of children) and the bright colors make this line a natural choice for making a handmade blanket or quilt as a comfort to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Man’s shirt with mandarin collar and button placket
Made by Rae shows how to alter the sewing pattern for a typical man’s shirt to make a more interesting garment. Her variation uses a mandarin collar and a button placket. She used Simplicity 4287, but she says you can … Read More...
Spoonflower your couch with upholestery weight cotton!
Did you hear? Spoonflower – your one-stop custom fabric shop – is now offering custom prints in upholstery weight cotton! Read more about this exciting new direction from the folks at Spoonflower.
[tags]sewing, fabric, spoonflower, custom, upholstery, decorator weight[/tags]
Tutorial: Small storage cube from charm squares
The Sproutz Store continues to show the many uses of charm squares. Today it’s a small storage cube, perfect for fabric scraps. Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, storage, cube, charm, square[/tags]
CD Tin Tic Tac Toe
CD tins are great for so many uses and this project from Scrappit.com.au shows you how to make a CD tin tic tac toe game using Scrapbooking papers and bottle tops.
Written by Guest Editor Shellie Wilson
Sombrero Cookies for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo ideas from Family Fun.
Mending A Sweater Snag
If you’re like me, sweater snags are just a part of life. Either I get them from my kitties, or I catch myself on something at work, but no matter what, every sweater I own ends up with a snag … Read More...
Scrap Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Sheet
Tonja Lenderman of Tonja’s Treasures has shared this tutorial on how to make a Polymer Clay Mokume Gane sheet out of scrap clay. The results are lovely, and it’s a good way to use up those bits and pieces of … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded play cape from a fleece blanket
Dollar Store Crafts shares a tutorial for making a hooded play cape from a discount fleece blanket. If you don’t have a fleece blanket, you could easily substitute a square of fleece. Get the tutorial.
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Another Science Lesson- Parts Of Blood
My Montessori Journey posted a really great demonstration for kids who are learning about the body-specifically the parts of blood. She uses wonderful visual aids to teach about plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and the other components that … Read More...