I don’t know about you, but there is always someone in our circle of friends giving away a dining room table or spare desk, of course that table is usually butt ugly and that is why they are getting rid … Read More...
Crochet Anna and Elsa Blankets
Forget the Mermaid blanket these ones are all about Disney’s Anna and Elsa from Frozen. ( I’m sure I didn’t need to tell you what movie they were from). These patterns are available on Etsy for $8.50 each. If … Read More...
Learn Intarsia with this DVD Guide
The winner is Chris.
Intarsia is a fun knitting technique that involves working different colors in blocks across the knit fabric. In stranded knitting, you work just a few stitches of one color then change to the other and back … Read More...
Tip: Hippo Card with Altered Stamp Image
Designer Jane Allen came up with a super clever idea for this card. She altered a hippo stamp by turning his feet into hands and using those along with the hippo’s head making it so the hippo could peek over … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers
If you’re a stitcher who also loves to read, check out this collection of book-themed cross-stitch patterns from Book Riot.
Whether you need a Dr. Seuss project for your kid’s room or a fanciful bookshelf to hang near your bookshelves, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Slimline Waist Pack
This adjustable waist pack gives you a hands-free space to carry a phone and some cash, and it does it without adding too much bulk to your waist. Sew4Home has a free pattern and tutorial. It’s easy to make – … Read More...
DIY Picture Display with Magnet Frames
Put your favourite photos on display with these DIY magnet frames. They are very simple to make and all you’ll need is white card stock and sticky magnetic paper. These can be handcut, but using a die cutting machine makes … Read More...
Make Miniature Sushi
Sushi sort of lends itself to be done as canes or cane like processes since it is one. Here’s a step-thru for making mini sushi from Lindsay Goodall on Instagram. A search for #polymerclay on the Instagram site will get … Read More...
How to make a a wire wall organizer
I love the look of this grid. It is such a clean look and best yet easy to swap out the elements for different looks throughout the year. Pop on over to the blog DIY in PDX for the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s reversible twirly skirt
Cassy from Pear Berry Lane shows how you can sew a little girl’s reversible twirly skirt. Because it’s reversible, you get two adorable looks from one skirt! Each side of the skirt has a main print and a contrast hem … Read More...
Exclusive Pfalzvilla Craft Shelves Giveaway
Thanks to Pfalzvilla.com you have the chance to win this amazing set of 4 craft organization shelves.
The Pfalzvilla Atelier Line wall shelves can be hung directly next to each other or spread across the room.
The shelves can … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork Featherweight carry bag
Becky from Patchwork Posse created this travel bag for her Featherweight sewing machine. The patchwork carry case is her answer to the worn handles on the Featherweight case, which she was afraid would fail while she was carrying the machine. … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Crazy Crochet Cats
Get ready to embrace your inner cat lover with this roundup of 8 crazy crochet cat patterns! Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just getting started, these free patterns, available via the links below, offer something for every feline fan. … Read More...
How To Make Gumpaste Dahlias
These Gum past Dahlia’s are amazing and once you master the technique you can use them on anything. You can use these to decorate cupcakes, large cakes, wedding cakes and even cookies if you are looking for dimension. You can … Read More...
Project: Glittery Mermaid Card
You know I love mermaids and I’ve been loving all the cute mermaid card tutorials I’ve been seeing this summer so I had to get in on the action and make one myself. I’ll show you how to use Stickles … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted earbud pouch
Annika from Annika’s Sewing Corner shows how to make a quilted earbud pouch. Usually a small pouch like this would have a zipper closure, but hers is made with a simple envelope closure just like you’d see on a pillow … Read More...
Teacher Gift Idea + Printable Gift Tags
Is it really that time already? Some of us still have a month of summer vacation left (yay!), but I know that many are already heading back to school, or it is fast approaching. Gift some deserving teachers using this … Read More...
Project: One Sheet Mini Scrapbook Album
Jen Hadfield has a pretty little project making a mini scrapbook out of one sheet of 12″x 12″ scrapbook paper. In addition to photos add stickers, stamped image and embellishments to finish it off. Visit her blog, Tatertots & Jello … Read More...
Tutorial: Double welt pocket with flap using the butterfly method
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a double welt pocket with a flap, like you often see on jackets and coats, using the butterfly method. The butterfly method works well for both thick and thin fabrics.… Read More...
Books and an Apple for Teacher
As you might have noticed from posts earlier this week, I’m not ready for school to be starting up again yet (though we still have a couple of weeks where I live). Still, it’s hard to deny that season is … Read More...