Fisherman’s Rib is a great knitting stitch that looks like brioche but is a lot easier to knit than traditional brioche designs.
Hands Occupied not only has a great baby blanket pattern using the stitch, but Heidi has also written … Read More...
How to make a recycled Easter basket planter
I absolutely love finding new and creative ways to transform ordinary baskets into something truly unique. You may remember my Basket Christmas Tree, which was a fun and festive project. Well, this latest idea for taking traditional baskets and … Read More...
Freebie: Spring Birds and Flowers Coloring Page
Get ready for Spring with this pretty birds in flowering branches coloring page. You can print it out for FREE from Dover Publications. Click here to get it.
-Heather
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Boro cross body bag with hand stitched detail
When I saw this bag pop up in my reader this morning, I was immediately drawn to wonderful handstitching detail. It’s the Boro Cross Body Bag, and it’s a free pattern from Vicky of Vicky Myers Creations. The small bag … Read More...
Simple Tulip Cross-Stitch Pattern
I love this little pattern for cross-stitched tulips and butterflies.
This pattern from Cross Stitch Addict would make a great little decoration for spring, or use it on a card or even a bookmark.
Are the tulips blooming where you … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: How to thread a serger
There’s nothing like my serger
coming unthreaded to throw a monkey wrench in my sewing plans. That lower looper is so tricky to thread! I don’t think I’ve ever threaded it successfully on the first try, and never without a … Read More...
Kids Craft Easter Bunny Easter Egg
These DIY Easter Bunny eggs are a fun and creative way to get into the Easter spirit. Perfect for decorating your home or as gifts for friends and family, these eggs are easy to make and will bring a smile … Read More...
Collage Candles by Mark Montano
We all know I have a thing for Mark’s crafts well this DIY is amazing! These DIY Collage style candles are so eclectic, I just love them! You can decorate handmade candles or use store bought candles too. (For the … Read More...
Congrats……..
goes out to Jean Thompson! She won this months Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
-Heather
50 FREE Easter Printables
Did Easter sneak up on you this year? Need to get some cards, tags or party supplies together quickly? The Party Teacher has a collections of links for around 50 FREE Easter printables to help you get ready for Easter. … Read More...
Create a Stylish Magnetic Board from an Old Cookie Sheet
With on old cookie sheet destined for the recycle bin, and some basic DIY supplies like spray paint
, you can have a chic new magnetic board for your creative space. Hang from peg board, as shown or from any … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Newborn baby knee patch pants
These knee patch pants are perfect to sew up for a brand new baby! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial. If you have a Cricut Maker, she’s got a pattern you can download and cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter bunny hoodie
Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how you can transform a plain hoodie into an adorable Easter bunny hoodie for a child! It’s actually a pretty simple project you can complete an afternoon (or less). Plus, you can remove the … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted hair ties
Sew a cute hair accessory in minutes from your fabric scraps!! LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make knotted hair ties. She includes a free pattern for you to use. They’re super fast to sew – … Read More...
How To Make A Potato Clock With Your Kids
Have you ever wanted to impress your kids with a little Science magic? Then this project is for you. Little ones might not get the concept but they will be equally amazed at just how you made a clock from … Read More...
Anthropolgie Knock-off
In this DIY jewelry making tutorial, you will learn how to make an Anthropologie inspired beaded macrame bracelet. The Anthro version retails for $198, This version will cost you about $25/$30 for supplies.
For a written tutorial visit here
27 Band Saw Woodworking Projects
Summer Seafood Grazing Boat
If you have an old boat then you are going to want to make yourself a DIY Seafood Grazing table. This Grazing table is all about Fresh Seafood. The boat has been filled with ice and the Seafood laid out … Read More...
Inspiration and Freebies: Cross Stitched Easter Tag Patterns
Many years ago before I got into stamping my favorite craft was cross stitching. I still love the look but don’t really have the time to devote to large projects. So I’m crazy about the idea of adding small cross … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy reversible sewing machine cover
Nicole from Dear Handmade Life shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make a cover for your sewing machine. It’s reversible, so you get two looks in one. It also means that you won’t have any raw … Read More...