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When it’s cold outside send someone some warm winter wishes with this adorable owl card. Find directions for making it over on the Winnie and Walter blog.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out … Read More...
Rarely do I have a zipper the exact length I need when making a zipper bag. That’s okay, though, because you can easily shorten a zipper to make it fit. Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shows how to shorten zippers … Read More...
An elastic casing is an easy way to put a gathered waistband on a skirt or pair of pants. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares two methods for sewing an elastic waistband. Both use a casing; one has you sew … Read More...
After seeing this amazing rainbow cross stitch skull on peg board I want to get out my scraps of peg board and design up my own image. I’m just not sure what I want to stitch? What would you stitch? … Read More...
Jan. 18 is Winnie the Pooh Day (because it is creator A.A. Milne’s birthday) so it’s the perfect time to stitch up a Winnie the Pooh cross stitch pattern.
I did a little hunting online and here are a few … Read More...
Check out this Round up of Winter wedding ideas. I have to admit the Snowflake symbol is one of my favorite symbols when it comes to all things Winter. I especially love the idea of handing out shawls or Scarves. … Read More...
If you’re a fan of Star Wars and are looking for some fun and unique Valentine’s Day ideas, these Star Wars Valentines are sure to be a big hit. Featuring characters from the popular film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, … Read More...
This lovely kit provides everything you need to make stitch a gorgeous piece of artwork – a perfect gift for anyone who would like to learn to sew or just a fun project for yourself or established sewists!
Our original … Read More...
If you’ve ever looked at your favorite granny stripe blanket and thought, “I wish I could just wrap myself in this all day,” then you’re going to love this project. This colorful crochet hoodie with an attached cowl takes all … Read More...
I am not sure what appeals to me more in this picture, the cutting board or those mini burgers YUM! A stylish cutting board can make any plain food look rustic and earthy. Check out the tutorial here. Make your … Read More...
Cathi from Scratch and Stitch created this awesome bomber jacket out of a men’s flannel shirt! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The flannel shirt had a quilted lining so she was able to turn it inside … Read More...
Joanne is the winner.
The office cleaning continues, so this week I have a couple of knitting reference goodies I’d love to send to a good home.
The first is Knit Simple Knitting Workshops, which was published as a special … Read More...
Keep your crafting, stamping, scrapbooking or sewing projects planned out and organized for the year with this DIY planner. It’s themed for scrapbooking but you can make it for what craft or hobbies you’re into. Find out how to use … Read More...
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for sewing a luxe faux fur scarf with pom pom ends. The faux fur looks so soft and warm! The scarf has a slit in one where the other end of the … Read More...
Looking for Valentine projects to do with your kids? Look no further! Stef from Non Toy Gifts rounded up a list of 45 paper plate Valentine crafts for kids. There are so many to choose from!
See them all here: … Read More...
If nesting in quilting leaves you cold, don’t miss this video tutorial by Laura Ann Coia of Sew Very Easy. She’ll take you step-by-step how to make a simple quilt block and by the time you’ve finished your first one, … Read More...
See how Nicole Samuels transformed an old childhood dresser into a spacious and beautiful scrapbook table that serves multiple purposes. It includes lost of storage, plus there is space for her to scrapbook on one end while her kids use … Read More...
Seeing these pillows on a gray foggy winter’s day cheered me up in a big way. Jayne of Twiggy and Opal made the pair using a pattern she got from an online Quilting Bee. What’s more, she takes you through … Read More...
My first apartment was in a historic district. The old building was so pretty – but the windows so drafty! I learned quickly that I needed to put draft stoppers in front of them to keep the cold air out, … Read More...
I had been wanting to make a cat ear hat for a while now, because I’m a crazy cat lady and think everything is better with cat ears. But I kept putting it off because my “want to make” list … Read More...
