Lightweight fabrics make beautiful gathered skirts and blouses, but sometimes that lightweight fabric needs a little bit of weight so it hangs the way you like – and to help prevent a hem from flipping up on a windy day. … Read More...
Brilliant Collection of Art Activities for Toddlers
Sometimes it can be hard to get little kids interested in art, and just having a lot of materials available might not be the best way to go for a kid who gets overwhelmed easily (or a parent or teacher … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Slice of Citrus
It’s fun in the summer to knit projects that are a little summery, and I really love the citrus slice knitting pattern from Studio Knits.
It’s worked in cotton on straight needles, using short rows (and a little color knitting) … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Phone and ID case
The Pheobe Phone & ID Case is a free PDF pattern from Clover & Violet. Isn’t it adorable? It’s a great project for using your scraps! There are two pockets and a little angled flap that buttons over them to … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Drink Coffee Tote
This design is fun, a good way to show off your crochet skills, and just super cute. Don’t want to make a bag? You can easily change this design into a wall hanging or a pillow, or make all 3 … Read More...
Eat More Vegetables – Brussels Sprouts & Avocado
Need to eat more Vegetables? How about Brussels sprouts are a love them or hate them food. I know I hated them growing up, but then I learnt that if you put Bacon with them they taste much better. Okay … Read More...
Printable: Flower Fairy Coloring Page
How sweet is this flower fairy coloring page!? You can download it for FREE from designer Denise Anne. Click here to visit her blog.
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Tutorial: Minky baby blanket made easy
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make a Minky baby blanket. Minky is an unbelievably soft cuddly fabric, but it can be a challenge to sew. It stretches, it shifts, it sheds. But Alicia’s got some tips … Read More...
20 Creative Home Office Organizing Ideas
Take a look at these Creative Home Office Organizing Ideas, from clever products as seen above, to space saving solutions, and lots of DIY options (my favorite).
See how to store printers, organize pens and art supplies, hide ugly cables … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Donut pocket apron
This apron is so cute with a sprinkle donut for a pocket! Mallory from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Sew one up to make a sweet gift for friends or family, or make … Read More...
Project: You’re My Anchor Card
Add the cool look of the ocean by adding blue permanent ink to plastic Vertigo sheets from Imagine Crafts. This fun anchor design makes for great masculine card for a summer birthday or anniversary. Find more info over on the … Read More...
Hold on to Summer a Little Longer with these Cool Flamingos
I don’t know how you are feeling about summer right now, but as I write this things have cooled down a little bit where I live, enough to make it bearable to be outside. If summer could always be like, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Eiffel tower paper piecing
This paper pieced Eiffel Tower is fabulous! Michelle from creativeblonde has a free pattern and tutorial for us over at Sew What Alicia. The block would make a beautiful pillow or tote bag front! Or, wrap it around a canvas … Read More...
Tutorial: Harry Potter Golden Snitch Costume
Harry Potter fans, this tutorial is for you! Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Golden Snitch costume. I love it! Her tutorial is part of her annual Harry Potter craft series so be sure to … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow pom pom twirly skirt
This rainbow pom pom skirt is making me wish I was a little girl again just so I could twirl it round and round! Annika from Näh-Connection created it and she’s got a tutorial for us. Her tutorial is part … Read More...
Yes, Row Gauge Matters
Most of the time when we care about gauge at all, we knitters tend to fixate on stitch gauge, that is, the number of stitches per inch. Ensuring that stitch gauge is the same as the pattern calls for means … Read More...
Most common reasons a handmade garment doesn’t fit – a checklist
There’s nothing more frustrating than putting the time and fabric into making a piece of clothing only to put in on when you’re done and find out that it doesn’t fit. I’ve done that more times than I care to … Read More...
DIY Galaxy Stress Ball
DIY GALAXY SQUISHY STRESS BALL & Glitter Galaxy Slime Ball!
Watch the video below to learn how to make these funky Galaxy style Stress Balls.
Forget about the squishy fun of these as that’s a given but do Stress balls … Read More...
How about stitching a bead journal?
This beaded masterpiece is by Play with needles and is part of her own personal Bead journal. What is a bead journal you ask? It is a commitment to a piece a month for one year, each piece created by … Read More...
Rose Gold Bath Bombs You Can Make At Home
These Bath bombs are made using Pink Himalyan salt, which makes them on trend right now. The bath bomb recipe is available here.
A warm bath infused with Himalayan pink salt is also great for relaxing cramped muscles. The magnesium … Read More...