Check out the latest free (for personal use) patterns from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. Lovely as always, Sharon, and so generous. Get the patterns.
More free patterns from SharonB
Check out the latest free (for personal use) patterns from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. Lovely as always, Sharon, and so generous. Get the patterns.
Tutorial: Sew a sock doll
You can make a little doll just like this using a sock as the base for the body. Add some hair, a dress, and of course some mile-long eyelashes and you’ve got a delightful little doll. Mrs. D Lightful shows … Read More...
O’ Chronicle. How I Love Thee.
Free pattern: New Sues from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another in her series of Sunbonnet Sue patterns – so vintage-y sweet! This time, Sue and Hannah are taking their dollies for a stroll. Thanks, CC! Get the pattern.
Mollie crafts for caregivers
Mollie of Wild Olive blog has made a commitment that touches me and makes me want to help. She says,
… Read More...For over 10 years I have financially partnered with World Vision…One of the projects that I have recently learned about
Small Balls – Why Pay For Yarn You Don’t Need?
First of all, that question is just ridiculous. If we didn’t pay for yarn we didn’t need, our stashes would be in dire shape.
But, if you only need just a bit of a certain color and don’t want to … Read More...
Glass in the Vegas Condo Scene
You just never know where your internet travels will take you. This glass screen came up on the vegascondoscene.com site. I didn’t know there was a Vegas condo scene.
This particular condo includes a men’s spa, where this glass … Read More...
Rose Cold Cream
Try making your own cold cream with this recipe from Soapnuts.
Rose Cold Cream
1 1/2 cups rose petals
6 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tbs. beeswax
1 tsp. distilled water
Pick through rose petals and only use un-blemished ones. … Read More...
Give it away give it away give it away now
Experiments in fiber content
When you purchase yardage at the fabric store, you can usually check the bolt labels for information on fiber content. On the other hand, if you find your fabric at thrift stores, op shops, estate sales, or any other second-hand … Read More...
Starting a Baby Scrapbook
It can be overwhelming to know where to start recording your new baby’s special moments. Especially because you will no doubt have so many photos and other mementos to choose from! Take a look at this article from Katy Meets … Read More...
Sew a hobo-stye purse with this free pattern
Sew a trendy bag with this purse pattern from Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play that Part. The Diana Hobo pattern is offered for free download from her blog. Get the pattern.
Amazing 100% wool felt material and designs
I cannot tell you how excited I am that I found FilzFelt with their amazing line of wonderful quality felt. I have used craft store felt to make coasters and more, but it is flimsy and does not hold up. … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Corduroy cats!
These little corduroy cat softies from Felicia at Fluffy Flowers just make me happy. I’m not sure if it’s the big open-wide eyes or the fold-over ears or the whispy wiskers, or all of it working together, but I can’t … Read More...
Free chart of Irish goodwill
The Sampler Girl has created this sweet Irish-themed sampler for us, and is sharing it through her At the Honeysuckle Tree blog. She says she included 1737 in the design because that was the year of the first Irish parade … Read More...
Christy’s Craft Challenge
Looking for a great way to expand your crafting brain power? Want to get into the whole “recycled crafts” thing, but don’t have any crafts to recycle? Christy’s Craft Challenge is for you!
I was contacted by Christy, who explained … Read More...
Thinking of starting Scrabooking?
If you’re in the Freeport, Maine area, you can sign up for this scrapbooking event from March 13-15.
… Read More...Are you overwhelmed by photos in boxes or on the computer? Join us at this yearly event where we organize them from
Tutorial: Sew a clutch-style diaper changing pad
For changing diapers on the go, Small Fry & Co shows how to make this changing pad clutch. Who knew that dealing with baby doo could be so chic? Get the tutorial.