Have you ever noticed that some throw pillows have perfect corners fully stuffed all the way to the points, and other pillows have saggy unstuffed corners? There’s a trick for doing that, and Sew4Home shows what it is. It’s super … Read More...
Six Die Cutting Hacks
Simon Hurley has 6 great hacks for die cutting. With tips like how to make your own stamps with your die cuts, tricks to make die cutting easier like using adhesive cardstock and Press n Seal and several more great … Read More...
A Simple Block Alphabet for Cross Stitch
Sometimes you want to add a little cross-stitched word or phrase or initials to a project, but it’s not always easy to find cross stitch fonts that are good for general use.
I like this one, called Basic Block, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Simple knit pencil skirt for women
A simple knit pencil skirt is a super versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. And they’re easy to sew for yourself! Chelsea from GYCT Designs has a great tutorial showing how to sew a knit pencil skirt. You won’t … Read More...
Printable Preschool Calendar Pages
A big part of preschool and kindergarten is learning about routines, and knowing how a calendar works is part of that.
Learning the days of the week, months of the year and number of days in each week and month … Read More...
Your Guide to Selling Knit and Crochet Products Online
Etsy shares its take on how to sell your Knitting and Crochet Items. This article has lots of detail and is a great reminder to make sure you stand out from the crowd. You can read the full on how … Read More...
Who’s Ready for a Summer Sweater Knitalong?
It’s almost time for Very Shannon’s annual Summer Sweater Knitalong, which doesn’t mean you’re knitting a sweater for summer, but that you’re knitting a sweater in summer so you’ll be ahead of the game when the temps start to fall.… Read More...
Product Review: Whimsy Stamps
I recently got the chance to try out some stamps from a wonderful company called Whimsy Stamps. They carry photo-polymer clear stamps, rubber on cling mount stamps, digital stamps, stencils, metal dies and pattern papers. Whimsy has … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt llama ear hair clips
You can never have too many llama crafts, but these llama ears take it to the next level and allow you to be a llama on demand. This fun llama craft is easy to make with basic sewing skills and … Read More...
Crafty T-Shirt Design
Show the world you’re a crafty gal (or guy) with this fun Crafty T-shirt. The metallic gold heat transfer really stands out on the black shirt.
Visit the Silhouette blog for project directions.
-Heather
DIY Natural Cat Repellent
Tired of being frustrated with cats messing around your garden or home? Make a friendly but efficient DIY cat repellent in just a few minutes! This natural DIY cat repellent is made with a few simple, affordable ingredients and won’t … Read More...
How to make triangle shelves
There are so many things I love about this photo and project. I love the little round balls gathered at the bottom of the trinangle, the hearts on a string and the fact that you can put little goodies on … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing pintucks
Pintucks are narrow tucks taken in fabric, often found in shirts or bodices or around skirt hems. Sometimes they’re purely decorative, but they can also have practical uses like allowing for extending skirt length for growing children or creating a … Read More...
Check out These Amazing Floral Star Wars Cross Stitch Patterns
I’ve seen a lot of Star Wars themed crafts in my day, but I’m not sure I’ve seen any as fun as the floral Star Wars cross stitch patterns from Cross Stitch For You on etsy.
I first saw the … Read More...
Craft Room Tour
I love to see young people getting into crafting and especially guys. Simon Hurley is a talented young crafter who posts loads of amazing paper crafting tutorials and projects on his blog and Youtube. And his craft room is more … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Custom sewing machine cover
Sewing machines come in different shape and sizes, so why use a generic one-size-fits-all cover? Make one that’s sized just right for your machine! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how. Her tutorial includes how to measure your machine and … Read More...
5 Minute Candle Holders
Are you looking for a quick and easy DIY project that will add a unique touch to your home decor? Look no further than this tutorial for creating tea light holders in just 5 minutes! Not only is this project … Read More...
Ink Smooshing Technique
Channin added some wonderful foliage to a large tree stamp using an ink smooshing technique. By placing Distress Ink and water on acetate she was able to control her color and placement for a great realistic look. This idea would … Read More...
These Pencil Alphabet Printables are Perfect for Bulletin Boards and More
Because we’re getting into the back-to-school spirit — and because I have a deep love for all things related to school supplies — I just had to share this great printable alphabet using pencils as the backdrop.
It’s a free … Read More...
Sewing pattern: 3-in-1 infinity bib
Cheryl from Sew Can Do offers a free downloadable pattern & tutorial for a stylish infinity baby bib that also can be used as a burp cloth and lovey blankie. Saves tons of space in the diaper bag with 1 … Read More...