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Tutorial and pattern: Toddler’s hooded robe
Whether it’s after bath time or just on a cool night, little kids love wrapping up in a snuggly robe! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial – and a free pattern – at The Creative Spark for sewing … Read More...
Craft Room Peg Board Organization
Craft room pegboard organization that is pretty and functional! Yes, more pegboard. But it’s such a functional and customizable solution that I have to share all the different versions I come across.
In this post you’ll learn some tips for … Read More...
Mokume Gane Variants
Given that polymer clay mokume gane is, itself, a faux of a metal working technique I am always amused when I see tutorials for faux clay mg. It begins to get a little meta at this point.
Template: Teddy Bear Treat Box
Math teacher Mrs. Merwin assigned her students a project to make there own box out of a single sheet of paper, they needed to make a template and a finished creation. What a great way to combine math skills and … Read More...
Giveaway- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Giveaway- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Leave a comment in today’s post by March 3, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome book that shows you … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring pencil case, no zipper needed
This drawstring pencil pouch is a great first sewing project! Unlike most other pencil pouches, this pencil pouch does not require a zipper. Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s a perfect … Read More...
Keep it, sell it, donate it: What to do with your old sewing machine
I’m still sewing on my first sewing machine, a Bernina 1008 I scored at an estate sale years ago, but most of us will probably upgrade our machines at least once as we get a better idea of the features and … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Workout pants with lace up detail
These workout pants have a cool lace up opening on the back of the legs. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial and a pattern for making them. Leggings are actually fairly easy to sew. The lace up opening … Read More...
Winner- Crafter’s Market: The DIY Resource for Creating a Successful and Profitable Craft Business
Congrats go out to Laurel E. of Kansas City MO as she is the winner of Crafter’s Market: The DIY Resource for Creating a Successful and Profitable Craft Business
Stitch a Heart Eyes Emoji
This pattern was technically for Valentine’s Day, but I think any day is a fine day to work a cross-stitch heart-eyes emoji, don’t you?
You can find the chart at Storypiece, and you’ll want to check out the story … Read More...
ASTICOU TERRACE Shawl Pattern
Asticou Terrace is worked back and forth from the center out. You may chose to work from the written or charted instructions. Designed using a four-color gradation of Acadia, each section is meant to use as much of each skein … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: No-sew sock bunny softie
These sock bunnies are a fun Easter craft to make with the kids! Crystal from A Pumpkin & A Princess shares a tutorial showing how to make them. There’s no sewing required, though you could stitch the pieces instead of … Read More...
Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop: Cartridge Rib Dishcloth
It’s time for another installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you missed it last month, a group of knitting bloggers are getting together to share a new dishcloth/washcloth pattern every week this year (well, except for in … Read More...
Review: Stampin’ Up Occasions 2017 Catalog Part 3
At the beginning of each year Stampin’ Up releases their Occasions catalog which adds new items for upcoming holidays and celebrations in addition to their annual catalog for a limited time. This year the Occasions catalog runs from January 4th … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: 3 ways to finish a knit neckline
Finishing the neck is one of the last steps in sewing a t-shirt, and it’s probably the one most likely to give you trouble. There’s nothing more frustrating than a wonky neck finish on an otherwise perfect t-shirt! Melissa from … Read More...
10 Must-Haves for your Scrapbook Arsenal
About to start scrapbooking, or simply want to simplify your supplies and tools? Here’s one scrapbooker’s take on the 10 things you must have in your scrapbook arsenal.
This list includes basic as well as more technological tools that will … Read More...
Scrapbooking Ideas for When You’re Stuck
What makes your life extraordinary? These scrapbooking ideas from an interview with Lain Ehmann can help unblock your creativity, and figure out what to include in your scrapbooking story.
She gives you ideas for questions to ask yourself, and moments … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy 10-minute pillow covers
Sew up a fresh new look for your sofa with this easy pillow cover tutorial from Tatertots & Jello. You can make one in just 10 minutes and a few easy seams. You could sew up a stack of them … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a raglan shirt
If you’re looking for a cute style of shirt to make that’s also easy to sew, the raglan shirt (or baseball tee) is the way to go. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how easy it is to make a … Read More...