Like many of the 90s fashion trends, stretch velvet is back and it’s back BIG. T-shirts, dresses, anything is trendy when made from the magic fabric. The soft lush texture of the fabric can present some challenges when you sew. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to repair a hole in a stuffed animal
Oh, the heartbreak when a child’s favorite doll or stuffed animal gets a hole or a tear! All that love just takes a toll on the doll’s fabric body! Kristen at Create Kids Couture shows how you can use simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pacifier clips from scrap fabric
Ruth from Viva Veltoro shows how you can make a DIY pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to a pacifier, and the other to baby’s clothes so the pacy won’t hit the ground when it inevitably falls out … Read More...
Air Dry Clay Incense Holder
A cute, modern incense holder made from air dry clay in this tutorial by Steph of Curbly. A little paint splatter and a good clear coat add a bit of a finishing touch but you could decorate it how you … Read More...
Tips for organizing your sewing supplies
I’m using the New Year as an opportunity to get my sewing space cleaned and organized back to where I can easily find what I need, and have table space to work on. That’s no small task! Heather from The … Read More...
Fun way to use simple packing tape to add bling to your projects
I love when you can use supplies that you have on hand for your day to day life and use them in a creative way for your crafting. You too? Pop on over to the blog Simply Simple Stamping to … Read More...
Make a Sampler Blanket this Year
If you’ve been reading this site for long, you may remember I participated in an almost-year-long blog hop related to knit washcloths/dishcloths last year.
The ladies behind that effort are back again with a year-long blanket sampler project, and the … Read More...
Trend: 4 Ways to Use Sequins on Cards
Sequins are the “it” embellishment for card making right now. They add a nice sparkle to most any card and there are so many cool ways to use them. Put them inside a shaker card, scatter them around the front … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY knotted fabric headband
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make a knotted fabric headband. The knot detail gives it a cute vintage-y feel. It’s an easy project to sew (good for beginners!) and doesn’t take much fabric.
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Project: Hug Day Valentine Card
Send someone a hug in an envelope this Valentine’s Day with a sweet hand made card. I love the addition of stitching on this adorable Kitty card from Peet Roeven. She’s sharing photo project directions for making it over on … Read More...
7 cute and thrifty ways to organize your sewing supplies
As a sewer, it’s easy for my sewing space to become cluttered and disorganized, especially after the holidays. January is the perfect time for me to get things back in order and ready for some serious sewing again. However, organization … Read More...
Learn New Stitches for the New Year
Vickie Howell from The Knit Show with Vickie Howell wants to inspire you to learn some new knitting and crochet skills this year, and she’s taking to Instagram to do it.
Each day this month the Knit Show Instagram feed… Read More...
Stitchalong through 2018 and Beyond
One of the fun things about doing crafts in the age of the Internet is knowing that you’re working on a project at the same time other people are. A lot of crafters in different genres enjoy stitchalongs as a … Read More...
How to make a snow globe wreath
One of my favorite design elements is simply to change the scale of a traditional item from super-sized to tiny. That’s what I love about this snow globe wreath, along with making a traditional table top decoration into a wall … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Little girl’s ruffle dress
Abby from Sew Much Ado created this beautiful ruffle dress for her daughter’s Christmas dress, and she’s offering the pattern for free on her blog. It’s a loose fit A-line dress with long ruffles on the sleeves and hem. The … Read More...
Using Aromatherapy In Your Crafts
Do you struggle with fatigue, stress, depression or have trouble sleeping? If you do, you know what a pain in the butt these conditions are. Little by little, they rub the bloom off of life, moving towards apathetic and exhausted. … Read More...
Etsy Handmade Business Feature – Perry Wears
Does your puppy need a Bandana? Maybe your cute little puppy isn’t all that nice.
This phrase is perfect for those pups that are full of attitude and do what they want! Add it on to any bandana to let … Read More...
Polymer Clay Wreath Earrings
Here’s an easy and fun project to make using polymer clay and wire. You can turn this Christmas inspiration into a seasonal one – make a spring wreath with small white flowers (replacing the red balls) or fall leaves (by … Read More...
DIY Army Call Of Duty Party Ideas
This year my son decided he wanted to have a COD or Call of Duty army party. I am not sure how I got to this point of allowing an Army party as I recall when he was a baby … Read More...
Painted Bead Necklaces – An Easy Art Activity for Kids
This time of year it seems like we all need projects that are easy and relaxing and calm, so when this project from Art Bar came across my feed I just knew I needed to share it.
These painted bead … Read More...