If you’ve ever experienced the heartbreak of finding a gorgeous vintage skirt only to realize it’s made for someone much tinier than you, I’ve got a treat for you. from Mint Green Sewing Machine shows an easy way to enlarge … Read More...
Tutorial: Car playmat and drawstring storage bag
Vicky Myers shows how you can sew this car playmat that doubles as toy storage. When the playmat is opened flat, it makes a surface for a child to play with their cars. There are roads and buildings and even … Read More...
Cool way to dress up your hoodie cords
I have embellished my hoodie cords with pom poms on the ends and I have seen beads slid onto the cords but wrapping them? No…..until now! How cool is this? Pop on over to the blog Alice and Lois for … Read More...
Make Fitness More Fun with a Spelling Workout
Whether you’re a gym teacher looking for something fun to do with your kids on rainy days or a parent with the same problem, this alphabet workout from 730 Sage Street is a great thing to have handy.
Each letter … Read More...
DIY Painted Wedding Banner
To create our DIY paint-dyed banner, They used a wax resist form of fabric dying, known as batiking. To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing hot wax over them, and the cloth … Read More...
Project: Cats on a Fence Card
I love these cute kitties peeking over a fence! You can find a video tutorial over on the Gerda Steiner Stamps blog on how to cut and combine several cat face stamps with wood grain pattern paper for this sweet … Read More...
Tutorial: Make fabric bowl covers from fat quarters
Skip the plastic wrap! Patti from Hearth & Vine (formerly Garden Matters) shows how you can sew fabric bowl covers. Each one takes just a fat quarter and some elastic. They’ll fit over the tops of your bowls and help … Read More...
How to Frame a Stretched Canvas Painting
Have you ever wanted to have a canvas framed, but wanted a less expensive alternative to professional framing? Donna Herron shared a tutorial on how to easily frame a piece of artwork on canvas using wood lattice and just a … Read More...
DIY Drop Down Worktable
How to make a cool, space-saving drop down table. This folds up neatly against the wall when not in use, plus there’s a clever built-in way to hide the legs. Get the free how-to video and free plans, and make … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Cards for Kids to Make
Share the luck with these homemade St. Patrick’s Day Cards. These are fun for kids to make! You won;t believe the clever and fun supply used to paint the shamrocks.
Gather up cardstock, paints, markers and glue, then head over … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace up sweatshirt
Julia from Bunny Baubles shows how you can add a trendy lace up detail to a plain sweatshirt. You can use a regular ol’ crew neck sweatshirt like you find at the discount store. She shows how to add the … Read More...
Have You Tried Helical Stripes?
I have lately been showing off a lot of the gaps in my knitting knowledge, and here’s another one: I’ve never knit helical stripes.
This is a technique for knitting stripes in the round in which you basically move the … Read More...
Giveaway- Sew4Home Bags and Totes
Giveaway- Sew4Home Bags and Totes
Leave a comment in today’s post by March 16, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome bag and tote making book.
Open to U.S. residents only please.
Create cool carryalls–no pattern required!… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled jeans dog bone toy
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make this upcycled denim dog bone toy. The denim from old jeans makes a sturdy toy, and look at how cool that faded denim looks! It’s a great project for jeans … Read More...
Shamrocks with Three or Four Leaves? Have it Your Way
I think of shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day as needing to have three leaves like the plant shamrock does.
But some people like to associate four-leaved clover with the holiday as well. Luck of the Irish and all that.
No … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy fabric Easter basket
Looking for a beautiful and functional sewing project this Easter? This fabric basket tutorial from Simple Simon & Co. is just what you need! Whether you’re prepping for the holiday or simply want a cute organizer, this easy-to-make basket is … Read More...
Easter Mason Jar Bunny
This tutorial shows you how to decorate a mason jar into a cute adorable bunny. Perfect for little treats and as a kids craft idea to celebrate Easter this year!
For this project I created my Bunny in a non … Read More...
Easter Chart For You To Download Now
Adorable Chunky Easter Bunny Pattern
There’s no denying that Easter is a time for celebrating and having fun, and what better way to celebrate than by crocheting your very own Easter bunny? This adorable crochet bunny pattern is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s … Read More...