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...
Great re-use for a broken truck tire toy
You don’t see tire swings in fairy gardens often but with this easy idea for using a broken toy truck tire for one just could change that. Swing on over to the blog Happiness is Homemade for more great fairy … Read More...
Easy Sock Knitting Patterns
People who knit socks will tell you that handknit socks are just about the best thing ever. They are cozy, you can make them to fit your feet perfectly and you can customize them with the colors and patterns you … Read More...
Darn Good Yarn Unicorn Scissors
Part of the fun of stitching is having some whimsical accessories in your work basket, so why not add a bit of fun with these unicorn scissors from Darn Good Yarn?
These heavy, premium-quality, 4-inch scissors are coated with a … Read More...
How to Pick Fabric for a Quilt
Have you ever wondered how to pick out fabrics for a quilt? This helpful tutorial from Polka Dot Chair has got you covered.
The article goes into details about a number of questions quilters may have. They include:
- Where Should
Amanda the Panda Pillow Knit Pattern
Pandas are the most adorable bears that never hibernate unless you want to hibernate together for a sweet afternoon nap. Colorwork in this pattern is done using Intarsia knitting technique that allows changing colors without stranding yarn across the back … Read More...
Latice Hawaii Strategy Board Game
LATICE HAWAII 
combines simple rules with evolving complexity for a unique game that’s easy to learn, quick to play, with strategic potential to last a lifetime. Be the first to play all of your tiles. Play faster by matching tiles … Read More...
Sew The Basic Dress
Artist and designer Sonya Philip demystify the sewing process while teaching you how to make Dress No. 3 from her pattern series “100 Acts of Sewing.” This v-neck dress wears like a kaftan and has a long, relaxed fit, perfect … Read More...
Circus Slimline Shadow Box Card
Slimline cards and Shadow Box cards are both really popular right now and Brenda has combined those 2 styles into one for a Slimline Shadow Box Card for a tall design with lots of dimension. She used the new Trinity … Read More...
DIY Long Arm Oven Mitt Sewing Tutorial
Sew a set of oven mitts with a little something extra – extra length, that is! That extra length will help protect your wrists and forearms from a hot pan or oven rack. So Sew Easy has a tutorial and … Read More...
You and Me Layout
This utterly adorable layout from Michelle features 3 photos of her kids all dressed up. She stacked the 3 black and white photos down the center of the page, adding a touch of red to the flower. She created her … Read More...
Free Cactus Pattern Paper
With cactus and succulents being so trendy these printable pattern papers will go perfectly with cactus stamps for your next handmade card! There are 10 patterns to choose from with cactus or southwest style designs and they are are FREE… Read More...
Hair Towel Wrap from Jersey Fabric – Sewing Tutorial
This DIY hair wrap is perfect for wrapping your hair up after a shower. Heather Handmade has a free pattern you can use to sew one. It’s made from jersey knit fabric and has a snap at the back to … Read More...
Epson Cartridge Free EcoTank
Epson has announced it is expanding the EcoTank® line of cartridge-free printing solutions to include models designed for creative professionals.
Designed for creatives, the EcoTank Photo ET-8500 and EcoTank Photo ET-8550 provide cartridge-free printing for high-quality photos and graphics; … Read More...