I don’t know if anyone actually decorates with lampshades this big anymore so this just might be a great project to give one a new purpose. Pop on over to the blog Alamodeus for a whole collection of fun and … Read More...
Project: Craft Room Organization with DIY Jars
Rub-ons don’t have to just be applied to cards or scrapbook pages, try using them on other items like jars. These pretty painted jars with metallic rub-ons are perfect for organizing your crafting supplies. Find out more over on the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Twist Apron
Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a tutorial for making her Twist Apron. It has a unique gathered wrap top that is completely adjustable. The gathered top is actually a long strip of fabric that is attached on one end to … Read More...
Review: Easy Fair Isle Knitting
I know from talking to knitters and hearing what you all say when I ask that a lot of knitters are a little afraid of Fair Isle knitting and other colorwork projects. They seem really intimating because it’s hard to … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow tie with adjustable strap
Bow ties can add an element of fun and a spark of personality to dressing up. Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can sew a bow tie. There are so many fun fabrics you could use, and it … Read More...
Tutorial: Cinch top fabric Lego bucket
Paola from Sweet Julia Boutique shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects for making these fabric Lego buckets. They make cleaning up and storing all those Legos a breeze! And made from fun fabric prints, they’re cute too. Handles make … Read More...
DIY Embroidery Shoulders
This is a fantastic way to add a little touch of Handmade to a store bought cardigan or sweater. I know my children wouldn’t mind getting a little bit of this kinda embellishment on their typical mass produced high street … Read More...
My Little Pony Pattern
Are you a big My Little Pony and Rarity fan? Or perhaps you have always wanted to make a cuddle sized toy. Here is your chance to fulfill both wishes with this step-by-step crochet pattern that we’ve prepared just for … Read More...
Cross-Stitch Basics: How to Clean Cross Stitch
Despite our best efforts while we are working on a project, our cross-stitched objects sometimes get a little dirty.
Prevention can help a lot: always wash your hands before you stitch, don’t eat and stitch (or drink colored/sugary liquids), store … Read More...
Tips for tackling your mending pile
I’m sure there’s someone out there that enjoys mending, but most of us do not. For me, mending is a task, a job that needs to be done, while sewing is something I do because I want to. But enjoy … Read More...
Project: Stamped Polar Bear Muslin Gift Bag
Need a gift bag for a friend who has a winter birthday? Grab some fun winter themed stamps and make a cute muslin gift bag. You can find stamping and coloring tips for this project over on the Terial Arts … Read More...
Tutorial: Marbled magnetic pin dish
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a pretty marbled pin dish to keep your pins handy while you’re sewing. The dish is magnetic to attract and hold the pins, while keeping them to grab when you need … Read More...
Craft & Sewing Room Storage and Organization
Take a tour of this impressively organized craft room. Lots of the ideas used here are easily copied or adapted to suit your needs. Find ideas for storage furniture as well as organizational solutions for paper, ribbon, buttons, washi tape … Read More...
How to make a picture frame without cutting
This is a great idea that I bet would work in lots of cases to add a frame to a flat piece of art. Pop on over to Designer trapped in a lawyers body blog find out this ingenious re-use … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy reversible doll skirt
ConnieD shows how you can make a simple reversible skirt for a doll. It’s easy to make and sure to delight your child. She makes them for the printable Doll Fabric doll by See Kate Sew, but you can easily … Read More...
Cookie Charms for Your Valentine
Valentine’s Day is coming up. Maybe you’re thinking about making something sweet? Or something charming? This jam filled cookie charm fills the bill. Sort of. In a completely faux sort of way. It’s adorable and low cal. PuddingFishCakes – love … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Valentine pom pom pillow
See how to make a Valentine pom pom pillow, with no sewing required! Jennifer from The Craft Patch shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed. There’s no sewing because she starts with a purchased pillow cover. They’re easy to sew, so … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D felt flower hoop art
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make pretty felt flower embroidery hoop art that will brighten up any gray winter day. The fluffy bloom is made from felt circles with an embroidered stem and appliqued leaf. She … Read More...
Unpoppable Bubbles are a Fun Science Lesson
We’ve made what were supposed to be super strong bubbles before, but nothing quite like this un-poppable bubble.
Hip Homeschool Moms has a video from Labracadabra that shows how to make and play with bubbles that aren’t literally unpoppable but … Read More...
Have You Met Sam Barsky? If Not, You Should
I was introduced to Sam Barsky, in the virtual sense, through a knitting group on Facebook.
Like many of us, Sam has a knitting-related obsession. His is sweater knitting.
In particular, knitting pictoral sweaters of landmarks or with a particular … Read More...