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...
Free online quilting course
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...
Tutorial: Sashiko denim patchwork clutch
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...
Crafting a Craft Room
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...
How to fold a bunny
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...
Projects: Paper Crafting Home Decor for Valentine’s Day
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...
Tutorial: 3 ways to make your own buttons
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...
Photo Holders for Special Occasions
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...
Resources for Learning about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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...
Sewing Tutorial: Soup bowl cozy
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...
Free Sewing pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband
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...
Review: Cross-Stitch Samplers
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...
Crochet Indian Princess Head dress
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...
Free pattern: A-line skirt with wide tie waistband
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...
Review: Stampin’ Up Occasions 2017 Catalog
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...
Knitting as Protest: The Pussyhat Project
Regardless of your political leanings, I think it’s always cool to see handcrafts used as part of a political statement, and that’s happening in a big way with the Pussyhat Project.
The idea is to outfit as many women … Read More...
Free pattern: Hexi coin purse
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shares a free pattern for making this cute little hexi coin purse. It looks like it would be a perfect little pouch for your earbuds. It’s easy to make from leather or faux leather because … Read More...
Organize Your Art Supplies
Along with organizing my scrapbooking and crafting supplies, I am always looking for ways to organize general art supplies, especially since my son loves to make art, and we do work on projects together.
I want him (and me!) to … Read More...
Giveaway- Every Which Way Crochet Borders: 139 Patterns for Customized Edgings
Giveaway- Every Which Way Crochet Borders: 139 Patterns for Customized Edgings
By
Edie Eckman
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 19, 2017 and you are in the running for this great crochet book by one of my favorite … Read More...
Cat quilt video + Pins and Paws pattern
Jenny of Missouri Star Quilt Co. shares how to make this cat-themed quilt. It takes 42 kitty blocks to create the pieced section. Two borders complete the top.
Though Jenny uses fabric by designer Marina Kalinowski, you can use whatever … Read More...