I love knitting projects with hems. There’s something so pretty and finished and professional about them. Whether you’re doing a picot edge or a plain, folded over hem, it adds a special touch to a project.
But it’s also kind … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy method for sewing piping
Adding piping to a seam is one of those techniques that give a professional finish to your projects, especially clothing. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares her easy method for adding piping to a collar or flap. Once you see … Read More...
Crochet – Summer Watermelon Bag Pattern
Nothing says Summer more than a nice slice of watermelon, right? But… easier than cutting yourself a piece is making you (or someone else, if you’re nice like that) a fun bag that resembles the refreshing Summer treat. This design … Read More...
Project: Plane Tri-Fold Card
I love all the movement and action in this airplane card! Nichol Spohr made this fun tri-fold card with new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn. The vellum is such a perfect use for clouds. Click here to visit her … Read More...
Tutorial: Unicorn pillow
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew this unicorn pillow. That sounds like it would be difficult but actually the pillow is easy to sew. How cute would this … Read More...
Ultimate Craft Organization Solutions
You may not have an entire room to dedicate to crafts, but you can still organize your space with these innovative suggestions. Browse through these ideas like the kitchen cart shown above, and find the perfect solution for your craft … Read More...
Wedding dress made out of Taco Bell Wrappers (For Real)
Dunno if this belongs in the edible crafts section or the wedding section, but one thing is sure… it belongs in the awesome section!
As part of Taco Bell’s “Love and Taco Contest”, Diane Nguyen created this one of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather iPad case
Eleonore shares a tutorial at Näh-Connection showing how you can make this leather iPad case. It’s a folder style case with an easy elastic closure. Inside the sleeve are a large pocket to hold your iPad, a smaller pocket to … Read More...
Sewing machine and knitting yarn ball embellished cell phone covers
We all have cell phones and they should definitely not go unembellished. These were so easy to put a custom touch on with a sewing machine die cut out of contact paper and a knitting needles and balls of yarn … Read More...
Tutorial: Stand up toothbrush travel case
This travel case holds your toothbrush and make up, and stands up when opened so they’re easy to get to. There are pockets to keep everything organized. It zips closed so it’s easy to pack in your bag. Melissa from … Read More...
Get Ready for Christmas in July with Red Heart
I am unwilling to think about Christmas at a time like this, but if you like to make holiday gifts or decorations for your home, now would actually be a great time to get started.
Red Heart is sharing patterns … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Soft fabric beach ball
This soft fabric beach ball is perfect for babies and toddlers to play with! Jen from Sew Fun has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. It looks just like a classic beach ball, but it’s made from fabric. … Read More...
Some Thoughts on Floss Coverage in Cross Stitch
I’ll admit this is something I never really think about, but do you use different numbers of strands of floss in different projects or different parts of a project? Unless the pattern says otherwise, I default to two strands, but … Read More...
Super Easy Spinach Balls Made From Stuffing
I am one of those people who eats the Turkey to get to the stuffing. These spinach balls are binned together using stuffing mix. So how do we make these Spinach Balls? It’s easy. Simply mix up some seasoned stuffing … Read More...
Make your own Dr. Who cutting board
I am loving this Dr. Who Tardis Cutting Board made with fine grained wood. Admittedly, it involves using machinery, but if you can make it, think about how much fun it would be as a gift or a decoration for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make pillowcases the easy way with the burrito method
A burrito is a yummy dinner, no doubt. But did you know it’s also an easy method for making a pillowcase? Sew4Home shows how to use the burrito method to make a beautiful pillowcase with a contrast cuff and no … Read More...
Review: Stampin’ Up Catalog 2017 Part 3
I’m back with one last look at products from the brand new Stampin’ Up 2017 catalog! It’s loaded with tons of new stamps, pattern papers, dies, inks, embellishments and more. Inside you’ll find wood, clear and cling stamps for … Read More...
25 Days of Scrapbooking Titles and Journaling: a Challenge for July
I just stumbled across this scrapbooking challenge from Shimelle for the rest of July. If you’re looking for a way to jump start some scrapbook layouts, or just share your scrapbooking with a passionate community this is the one! Each … Read More...
Product Review | The Workbox 2.0
I’ve seen a video of The original scrapbox Workbox 2.0 floating around on Facebook the last few days, then saw this review by Dawn Nicole! This storage solution is every crafter’s dream! Dawn reviews the purchase, installation, and set up … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pom pom trim poncho cover-up
Got a trip to the beach planned for this summer? Or maybe some afternoons at the neighborhood pool? This pom pom trim poncho is the perfect swimsuit cover-up! Gina Michele shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s … Read More...