This sweet Happy Family Layout from Brianna has loads of color and texture. She created her background by cutting up a striped pattern paper, roughing up the edges and placing them back together, the white core of the paper really … Read More...
Fabric Carrot Garland Sewing Tutorial
Create a pretty fabric carrot garland to decorate for spring and Easter! It’s easy to sew using a tutorial from Crafting Cheerfully. Use your scraps to create the carrots and green tops. There’s a free template you can use … Read More...
How to Wet Felt a Bird Pod With Wool: Free Tutorial
I just love the look of these great little project! As with all things felting though you don’t get here by accident. There’s a lot of work involved but if you are already a felter then you know this will … Read More...
Amigurumi Highland Bull Crochet Pattern
This sweet little Amigurumi Highland Bull is a lovely springtime crochet project, especially if you have a soft spot for farm animals, chunky yarn, or quick makes that look far more impressive than the time they take. Made with … Read More...
How to make a giant Hershey Kiss filled with chocolates
Playing with the size of an object can be a lot of fun and it’s always interesting to see how things look when they are either super-sized or made tiny. In today’s project, we’re going to be taking the adorable … Read More...
Faux Watercolor Technique with Copic Markers
If you’ve worked with alcohol markers before you know that they don’t blend or bleed with water but since they are alcohol based they can be moved around with alcohol. Joy put alcohol in a water brush, applied her Copic … Read More...
Guest Room Turned Craft Room
Jana Eubank is sharing her favorite room in her house, her craft room. Turning a small odd shaped guest bedroom into her dream space she’s used kitchen countertops, lots of cabinets, cupboards and drawer for organizing and a fun custom … Read More...
Printable Spring Memory Cards
There are so many cute images associated with spring, from flowers to baby animals and insects. What better way to celebrate the things of spring than a fun printable memory matching game?
This game from Kiddy Charts has three pages … Read More...
Kikko Scarf Knitting Pattern to Bring You Good Fortune
The Kikko Skinny Scarf from Duke of Nikko is so pretty and has a lovely meaning behind it, too.
The hexagonal lace looks like tortoise shells, and turtles are a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japan.
This pattern … Read More...
5 Ways to Secure Fabric During Machine Embroidery
For those of you having issues with floating fabrics when you are doing machine embroidery, this handy article from Sewing Machine Fun can help you out.
With five tips to help you secure your fabric, you will be a master … Read More...
Easy To Make Ice-cream Sandwiches
Our very easy DIY Ice Cream sandwiches are perfect for last-minute entertaining and bowl-free eating. The first recipe, our own creation is made using store-bought cookies. You can use boxed cookies or supermarket-baked cookies the choice is yours. For a … Read More...
Chevron Filet Blanket Crochet Pattern
This Crochet Filet Chevron Blanket is the perfect blanket to make as a gift or for yourself. Its modern geometric design means it would work for any occasion or person
Made using DK weight yarn and size G (4.0mm) hooks. … Read More...
Book Review – Learn to Knit on Long Looms
The ability to make double-knit fabric results in projects that are extra warm with a wide range of uses. The designs in this book range from simple scarves and shawls to small projects such as coasters and placemats using a… Read More...
Easter Gnome Treat Box
This cute little gnome in his rabbit ears is ready to dig into some yummy chocolate bunnies. Cindy used stamps and dies from Jaded Blossom to make this adorable Easter Treat Box. She used pattern paper for the box, tying … Read More...
Easy Suspenders Sewing Tutorial
Suspenders are a fun fashion accessory but they’re kind of hard to find in the stores. That’s okay, though, because you can make them yourself! Heather Handmade shows how in this easy sewing tutorial. She tells you the supplies you … Read More...
A Dog’s Life Grid Layout
Lisa used a simple grid design for this sweet A Dog’s Life layout. A grid leaves lots of room for several photos, journaling and embellishment in a clean a design. The flowers and butterflies she used gives the page a … Read More...
How to Make a Strip Fabric Throw Pillow
Here is a unique way to use up some fabric strips. Turn them into this striking throw pillow with this tutorial from Quilting in the Rain.
Perfect for one of your jelly rolls, this pillow comes together easily with … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Glitter Fur Cowl
The Glitter Fur Cowl is a crochet cowl pattern made with super bulky weight yarn that has a beginner level of difficulty. A great quick project for anyone who is starting out with Crochet or for a weekend project to … Read More...
Slimline Band-Aid Get Well Card
This large slimline Band-Aid die from Whimsy Stamps makes the perfect Get Well Cards. Dawn used it to create an adorable dog themed “Fell Better Soon” card using pattern paper for the band-aid adding cute dog stamps, die cut lips … Read More...
iPad Backpack Free Sewing Pattern
Take your ipad with you int his padded backpack! You can sew one for yourself using a free pattern from So Sew Easy. Inside the backpack is a large pocket in the middle to hold your iPad (up to … Read More...