This month’s square is more complicated than the last but in the end you have a fun rain cloud square you can make a few of and make a pillow cover, a bag, a table runner… whatever you can think … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial on how to make a paper cactus
I don’t know why but making a cactus out of paper or crocheting them just is funny. They look so cute. These paper cacti are so easy and I bet would look fun out of recycled cardboard boxes maybe? Pop … Read More...
Download: Mad Tea Party Coloring Page
This fun Alice in Wonderland inspired coloring page with the Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse sitting in a giant tea cup is adorable! You can download and it print it for yourself over on the Dover Publications website. Click … Read More...
Great Ideas for Summer Reading
I hate to admit it, but summer will be here before we know it. My daughter’s school participates in a summer reading challenge, and there is the summer reading program at the local library, too. It’s a good thing she … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick girls skirt pattern
Make a simple and fast girls skirt pattern without the fuss of a pattern. Follow this step by step tutorial by Chelsea from GYCT Designs to create a custom fitting skirt for your little one out of your favorite knit … Read More...
Superhero Crochet Blankets Pattern
Do you remember the Princess blankets we featured last year? Well SarahBethsBoutique created another amazing design. This Crochet pattern is for Superhero blankets. This crochet pattern is not free but it is certainly going viral right now. We want to … Read More...
Romance Is Not Dead
Romance is not dead is the theme of this photo shoot and I must say there are so many elements I love about it. Let’s start with the fact so much of it is DIY and affordable. Forget expensive receptions … Read More...
Embroidery Inspiration – Flower Garden
The original source for this Embroidery Project is unknown but we can’t let that stop us from sharing with you. It’s amazing! I love the simplicity of the sampler, literally a sampler of the artists talents and of the assorted … Read More...
Which Bath Bomb Are You?
This is just a game, no matter what answer you give in this ridiculous questionnaire you are NEVER going to be a handmade bath bomb. It is, however, a fun little distraction from today’s life. So go ahead and answer … Read More...
How to Use Stitch Markers to Make Your Knitting Life Easier
Most knitters use stitch markers
when they are knitting in the round to mark the end of the round, but many of us don’t use them as often as we should or could to make our knitting lives easier.
I … Read More...
Product Review and Project: Fox Card with Arteza Brush Pens
I really love the look of water color and the ease and control of using markers so I was really interested in trying out the Arteza Real Brush Pens. These water based markers have a flexible nylon brush tip … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cell phone wallet with removable strap
This cell phone wallet has extra pockets to hold credit cards and loose change, and also has a removable long strap so you can carry it cross body when you like. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern … Read More...
A Pretty Storage Solution for Metal Dies
Here’s a great storage solution for metal dies! Reuse the acetate sheets that come with your dies, add card stock in colors of your choice, and make these labelled paper pockets. Then store them neatly and prettily in a vintage … Read More...
Book Giveaway- Wool Studio: The Knitwear Capsule Collection
Giveaway- Wool Studio: The Knitwear Capsule Collection
Leave a comment in today’s post by May 2, 2018 and you are in the running for this beautiful knitwear book filled with high-end designs with lovely drape.
Open to U. S. residents … Read More...
Coffee Cup Shaped Card
This adorable coffee cup shaped card holds a gift card inside, a perfect gift for any coffee lover! Kajcyika created it using stamps and dies from Honey Bee and she’s got a video tutorial over on her blog, click here … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a gardeners’ kneeling pad
Working in the garden requires a lot kneeling, whether to plant your plants or to pull those pesky weeds that are always cropping up. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can sew a garden kneeling pad to help … Read More...
Making Clay Ideas Your Own
Syndee Holt, working with Polyform, covers a variety of tips and hints on how to construct your clay pieces, how to make them your own, how to finish them, and even how to create your findings. Take a peek!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZGYal57WBg
Make an Easy Cross-Stitched Pincushion
Have you ever seen the Clover pincushion maker? It’s a cool tool that makes it easy to make a pillow-like pincushion, which Stitched Modern used to make a cute cross-stitched pincushion covered with stitched polka dots.
Of course you could … Read More...
Tips for choosing fabrics for your quilt
Do you get overwhelmed trying to pick fabrics for a quilt? There are so many colors and prints available, and your fabric choices can make a quilt design work – or not. Simple Simon & Co. has some help for … Read More...
Tips for teaching kids to quilt
Think kids can’t quilt? You’re wrong! Kids can absolutely create a quilt, though they’ll need some help from an adult. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares 8 tips for teaching kids to quilt. She recently created this fun t-shirt lap quilt … Read More...