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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...
With all natural ingredients, it is great at gently exfoliating your skin and removing impurities. With minimal ingredients and a glass jar you could not only be making this for your own use you could be gifting it to friends … Read More...
If you’re planning a wedding or Valentine’s Day party, this balloon backdrop is the perfect decor piece to add some fun and flair to your event. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also versatile enough to be used … Read More...
Looking for a warm but stylish wrap to wear out in the cold weather? Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a faux fur lined tartan poncho. Wear it belted or … Read More...
If you are wondering what to do with all of the photos you have stored on your phone then this masterclass is for you!
Steph Clay will show you how to use Google Photos, a FREE and powerful tool, to … Read More...
Since for many of us it’s still cold during Valentine’s Day why not get a little more use from your winter stamps by using them on Valentine cards? Like this adorable bundled up bear card from designer Yana Smakula, she’s … Read More...
Calling all quilting newbies. If making a quilt is on your bucket list, Rashida of No 3 Quilt Studio has you covered. As a thank you to the online quilting community, who nurtured her sewist’s soul, she’s offering a series … Read More...
This patchwork clutch by Lindsey Crafter combines raw edge denim and sashiko stitching to create a richly textured surface. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it! She uses purchased jean patches for the patchwork accents, but you could … Read More...
If you want to rethink your current scrap room, or you’re about to set up a brand new one, check out these five tips for crafting a craft room over at The Budget Decorator.
Not only will you get a … Read More...
I know it’s January but for me it’s never too soon to stock up on my Easter Crafts and these little napkin bunnies are adorable especially with the little whiskers. Hop on over to the blog Cut DIY Projects for … Read More...
This Valentine’s day Nichol Spohr takes her stamping, scrapbooking and paper crafting ideas off the page and uses them for lovely home decor projects around her house. Using items like stamped and die cut tags, boxes and doilies she made … Read More...
With the wide selection of buttons available at chain and specialty fabric stores, you’d think finding the perfect button for your sewing project would be a piece of cake. But sometimes you know exactly what you want, but can’t find … Read More...
This made me smile – a faceted, rock like photo holder to your sweetheart they’re a gem. The tutorial uses solid clay for the base which I’d swap for covering a rock or ball bearing with a good layer of … Read More...
Martin Luther King, Jr., day is coming up, and it’s a great time to learn about the civil rights leader and the civil rights movement in general. This isn’t easy stuff to talk to our kids about, but it is … Read More...
The Soup Bowl Cozy by Happy Hour Stitches is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to protect their hands from getting burned on a warm bowl after it’s been microwaved. Whether you’re warming up a bowl of soup, stew, … Read More...
Cold ears are no fun! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a free pattern for making a fleece ear warmer headband. The wide headband covers your ears to keep them warm and toasty even when you have to be out … Read More...
Samplers
are the classic, quintessential cross-stitch project, probably what most people think of when they think of cross-stitch.
And while they are kind of old-fashioned, they’re a great way to build skills and to commit to working a larger project. … Read More...
This has to be the most colorful and prettiest head dress I have seen in a while. This is perfect for the dress up box as the crochet will last years. I much prefer this over a paper one. Perfect … Read More...
Daniela from On the Cutting Floor shares a free sewing pattern over at We All Sew. It’ a beautiful design, with a wide waistband that ties, a zipper closure for a good fit, and large round patch pockets sewn at … Read More...
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...
