It might be a little late to order these books from Leisure Arts to make something for this Christmas, but they’d be a great gift for the knitter in your life (or you) who loves to knit things for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrap your gifts in fabric
Paper gift wrap gets used once and thrown away. But fabric gift wrap can be used over and over and over. And for a sewist, the fabric gift wrap is a present in and of itself. Lisa from Cucicucicoo has … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Patterns for Neko Atsume Cats
Do you know about the game Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector
? It’s a strangely addictive app in which players seek to attract cats to their gardens with food, toys and furniture. The cats interact with the items in the garden … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Christmas trees with wooden dowel stands
Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns shares a free pattern for making these fabric Christmas trees on wooden dowel stands. Make just one, or make a whole little forest for your mantel! They’d be pretty from quilting weight cottons, cozy flannels, … Read More...
Knit Gift Idea: Knit a Santa’s Mitt Dishcloth
We’re getting a little bit down to the wire on our ability to knit holiday gifts (though I’ve been knitting a ton of giant needle scarves, and I have plans to make coffee travel mug cozies for my daughter’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Divided fabric basket and changing pad
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern for making a divided fabric basket and changing pad. She designed the basket to hold diapers and diapering supplies, but of course you could use it in any room of your house … Read More...
Snowman Mask
The kids will love showing off their faces in these adorable snowman paper plate masks. Make sure to get your camera out to snap some pictures of your little Frosty, a great idea for a classroom photo shoot. How … Read More...
Free Printable – Sewing Cards
These free printable lacing templates are perfect for children who sit at your feet whilst you craft and want to “have a go” too. I would suggest printing them on to card stock or at least gluing them down on … Read More...
DIY Face Cream For Oily Skin
I don’t like to wear creams during the day but this one grabbed my attention as it seems to be light and easy for my oily skin.
You can grab the full recipe over at manouvellemode.com
Project: Die Cut Metal Jewelry
Take your die cutting to a whole new level with metallic metal sheets. These amazing earrings were made by Larrisa Heskett by die cutting a cute bear image from Ranger Copper Metal Sheets and adding them to jewelry findings. In … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro camper Christmas ornament
This mini retro camper Christmas ornament is the cutest!! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern over at I Heart Nap Time. The applique design is made felt with stitched accents and framed in a mini embroidery hoop. Pom … Read More...
Candy Cane Mint Milanos
Here’s a great quick last-minute fix up for mint milanos: candy canes. Find the how-tos HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog.
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DIY Heart Map Ornament & Brooch
Personalize a heart ornament for a friend or family member by using map paper of a location with a special memory. Maybe it’s from a great trip, or the place they got married or engaged?
To make it you’ll need … Read More...
Book Review: Rag Rugs, Pillows, and More: Over 30 Ways to Upcycle Fabric for the Home
Calling all fabric hoarders (you know who you are—we see that stash of old T-shirts, faded curtains, and worn-out bedsheets)! If you’re anything like me and can’t bear to toss a single scrap of fabric, then Rag Rugs, Pillows, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy No Slip Dish Towel
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make a dish towel that will stay put when you hang it from an oven door. It’s made from a purchased kitchen towel and a pot holder, with … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Christmas stocking with a faux fur cuff
Would you believe you can make these fun and funky Christmas stockings with no sewing required? Mark Montano
shows how on his blog, Make Your Mark. They’re made from upholstery fabric, a faux fur cuff, and lots of colorful trim. … Read More...
Free pattern: Cozy fleece lined slippers
These fleece lined slippers will keep your feet nice and toasty even when the floor is cold! You can make your own using a free sewing pattern from Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews. They’re quick and easy … Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree For Toddlers
n addition to being just plain fun, this “3D felt board” can also provide a way to reinforce the names of colors, shapes, and Christmas images. You can grab the full tutorial here Christmas tree for Toddlers. I have also … Read More...
How To Make Freepeople Massage Candles
A candle that you can melt and use as a Massage candle, this my friends is revolutionary, Okay it’s not but it is great and they are perfect for romantic nights in and gift giving. DIY Massage Candles via the … Read More...
Fall Slouch Hat Pattern
We love a good slouch hat pattern around here so when we came across this adorable one we just had to share.
… Read More...This slouch hat is worked flat, in rows, and then seamed at the end using the yarn tails