Know what would make your favorite pair of leggings absolutely perfect? A pocket! And not just any pocket, a pocket large enough to hold your phone. Some leggings have pockets on the side, but most do not. Heather Handmade has … Read More...
I Believe in Unicorns Layout
Tracy used soft pastel colors and lots of chipboard embellishments
on this magical Unicorn Layout. Vintage pattern papers and 3D flowers also help add to the sweet romantic feel of the design. I love how she customized and colored her … Read More...
How to make a miniature ball of thread
If you crochet washcloths then you know exactly what these tiny items are. I was so surprised to see that you make them using a plastic pony bead
. I can’t wait the start making these as I want a … Read More...
Clean Up in Style with this Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Did you know that spring cleaning is actually a great excuse to do more knitting?
If you don’t believe me, check out the Lily Gridlock dishcloth pattern from Yarnspirations.
This fun cloth is sure to get you actually wanting to … Read More...
Tea, Love and Cross Stitch
There’s not much better than settling down with some tea and cross stitch!
This cute design from Happiness is Cross Stitching celebrates the love of a good drink and a fun project at our side. You can make the cup … Read More...
How to Make a Top Stitch Dresden Plate Quilt Block
Traditionally, Dresden plate quilt blocks can be quite daunting. Melanie over at Southern Charm Quilts has a helpful video tutorial to make a top stitched version of the block.
This traditional quilt block has a wonderful look to it. It … Read More...
Distress Stain Card Backgrounds
Amy used Distress Ink Spray Stains to create a variety of stunning card backgrounds using different techniques. She used them as sprays, as a “watercolor” to paint with, with stencils, used them on dry and wet papers and more. These … Read More...
How to Sew Tie Up Curtains – DIY Tutorial
Finding just the right window coverings for your home can be frustrating! But if you know how to sew, you can make your own curtains. Amaryllis at Ohoh Deco shows how she sewed a set of pretty tie up curtains … Read More...
Wall Hangings – 8 Stylish Crochet Yarn Projects to Define Your Space
I am actually in the process of making a custom wall hanging for my beach themed unit, and this book is full of inpiration.
I was excited to get my hands on the Wall Hangings – 8 Stylish Crochet Yarn … Read More...
8 Years Old Birthday Layout
I love all the ways Anna used the number 8 in this fun Birthday layout. There’s a very large 8 in the center of the page cut from pattern paper and stitched around the edges, it also work as part … Read More...
Tips for Card Scene Building
I love creating scenes on my card, it’s my favorite style to create. But it can be intimidating trying to put together stamped images to design the perfect little tablo. Cathy has a handy video sharing some of her tips … Read More...
Pinwheels Layout
Emilie used double sided pattern papers to create some amazing 3D pinwheel for this Sunny Days layout. I love the decorative button in the center of each pinwheel! A colorful title, flamingo tag and a torn border of pattern paper … Read More...
Memorial Day Activities Flip Book
Learning about Memorial Day is important for kids to help them understand about the sacrifices some people have made for our country and different ways to honor and support the military.
Elementary Nest has a printable learning and activity flip … Read More...
Get Graphic with the Thisaway Shawl Knitting Pattern
Sometimes you just want a project that’s easy but maybe doesn’t look as easy as it is. Carissa Browning’s Thisaway Shawl is one of those projects.
It’s a super clever design that uses a variation on an afterthought heel to … Read More...
99 Machine Quilting Designs – Book Review
Break free from the simple straight line machine quilting and try something new. This book, 99 Machine-Quilting Designs, by Christa Watson, has plenty of ideas to choose from. It can be purchased over on Connecting Threads.
The book has … Read More...
Pistil Stich Hand Embroidery Tutorial
Often found in Indian hand embroidery designs, the pistil stitch may look difficult, but is not. This tutorial from Anything Creative shows you how to do it.
The article contains plenty of step by step detailed photos showing you how … Read More...
Hanging Fabric Bins – Free Sewing Pattern
These hanging fabric bins are just the thing to add extra storage or organization in a small space! My Golden Thimble created the hanging storage pods to help sort her laundry, and she shares the free sewing pattern on her … Read More...
Mermaid Cupcake Toppers
Mer-May is the perfect time for a mermaid themed party! Sue created her own beautiful watercolor pattern using watercolor markers applied to wet watercolor paper and smooshing it with cling wrap. The results are so colorful and pretty and made … Read More...
Shine Bright Grid Layout
I love this grid design layout from Nathalie! All the squares of pattern papers adds so much color and the stitching she added between the blocks adds extra texture. Clusters of embellishments and some sentiment strips add movement around the … Read More...
Easy DIY Lavender Sachets – No Sew Tutorial
These no sew dried lavender
sachets are a great scrapbusting project! Tuck them into a drawer or closet to keep your clothes smelling fresh. You can make them in minutes from your fabric scraps, with no sewing required. They’d make … Read More...