When I first got looking at canes online a few years ago, I was in a rush to learn how everyone got the cool effects in their cane designs. There was a lot of experimenting and staring at people’s pictures. … Read More...
You’re Going to Want to Knit this Wonder Woman Shawl, STAT
I know I already shared a bunch of Wonder Woman knitting patterns, but this one definitely deserves a mention because it’s amazing.
The Wonder Woman Wrap from Carissa Browning is a free pattern on Ravelry and it’s a stunner.… Read More...
A Cross Stitch Project Made for Summer
Once the Fourth of July has passed, it feels like we’re really deep into summer, which is a lovely place to be.
Why not capture that feeling of sunshine and summer bounty in cross stitch?
Tutorial: Patchwork cushion cover from upcycled denim and fabric samples
I bet I’m not alone in having a stash of home decor fabric sample books in my sewing stash. LuzPatterns.com shares a tutorial showing how you patchwork them together with some upcycled denim to create these cool cushion covers. And … Read More...
5-Minute DIY: Feather Charms with Washi Tape
Feathers are very popular right now and this tutorial is for the quickest DIY pendant. You literally make these feathers out of patterned washi tape. Perfect for all types of Jewelry making embellishments. Grab the tutorial here.
Square Motif Free Motion Quilting Pattern
This design, is from the book Shape by Shape, Collection 2
, is all about the echoing, making it a really forgiving design. When in doubt, just add more echo lines. The dense quilting is perfect for drawing your eyes … Read More...
Make Your Own Magnesium Lotion
You only have to google Magnesium Deficiency symptoms to realize you are probably 90% likely to suffering from at least one of the symptoms. Though I don’t condone using Google as a Doctor and as always you should seek a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a one shoulder ruffle top from a thrifted skirt
Look what Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy made from the thrifted skirt! She refashioned it into a cute on shoulder ruffle top, and she’s written up a tutorial showing how she did it. Hit your thrift store for a bright … Read More...
How To Make Double-Sided Paper
Ever wished you had the perfect double sided-paper for your projects? One with two patterns you actually love? So often one side of pre-made double-sided paper is kind of meh. Now you can use your favourite patterns to make your … Read More...
DIY Paper Easel Frames
Use basic paper crafting supplies to create these easy DIY paper easel frames. They fold flat to become the perfect card that fits in an envelope, so you can easily gift favourite photos to family members. Add embellishments for an … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro scalloped patchwork placemats
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making these retro nine patch placemats. The patchwork and hand stitching is certainly pretty but what I’m loving the most is that scalloped border! And of course they’re in favorite retro palette … Read More...
Project: Fly Girl Tag
Renee Bolton made this fun Fly Girl tag using just the body of a girl stamp adding a sweet face from printed washi tape. She’ll tell you how to make one over on her blog, Bolton House.
-heather
Book Giveaway- Foraged Flower Arranging: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Stunning Arrangements from Local, Wild Plants
Giveaway – Book Giveaway- Foraged Flower Arranging: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Stunning Arrangements from Local, Wild Plants
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 15, 2017 and you are in the running for this beautiful inspiring and informative … Read More...
Learning Activities with Fidget Spinners
Fidget spinners
do not seem to be going away. My daughter is doing summer camp classes at her school and she came home last week with a DIY fidget spinner, and I’m still seeing a lot of projects for making … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Embroidered alpaca softie
This adorable alpaca softie has a simple shape and a beautiful blanket embroidered on her back. Mollie from Wild Olive has a free pattern on her blog! It’s a simple pattern, with just two pieces (a front and a back). … Read More...
Sewing a Hem as You Go in Knitting
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...