If I’m sewing clothing, or anything else that will get washed, I always always always prewash my fabric before sewing it. In a perfect world, I’d prewash all of my fabric before it went into the stash, but this is … Read More...
Project: Snowman Pop Up Card
Learn how to make a snowy scene pop up card with some adorable snowman stamps and dies from Gerda Steiner Designs. Pop on over to their blog for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Free pattern: Oslo Craft Bag
Whether you knit or sew or scrapbook, or do any other type of craft, this tote bag is perfect for your supplies! And Sara from Sew Sweetness has a free sewing pattern for you to make it when you sign … Read More...
Decorate With Printable 3D Christmas Trees
These modern Christmas trees are simple to make – just print, cut, and glue. I love the graphic style of these, and if you’re looking for a minimalist way to start decorating these are just perfect!
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Free Trimcraft Printable Christmas Papers & Tags
It’s time to get cute and Christmassy with a free paper download! This magical collection of pretty penguins, sparkles, Christmas trees and snowflakes will add a wonderful look to your festive projects.
… Read More...Download the papers, and follow the instructions
Poppies from Polymer
This tutorial, linked to from a Russian blog, is all pictures but explains fairly clearly how to build a great, detailed poppy. It looks like the tutorial is using cold porcelain and paints to colour it. You, obviously, can … Read More...
Week 1: Sugarplum Table Runner QAL
Jewel tones for holiday decor, yes please. Faith of Fresh Lemons did a guest post today at We All Sew to kick off her Sugarplum Table Runner Quilt Along (QAL). Solids against a white ground give the quilt blocks a … Read More...
Tutorial: Cherry pie pot holder
At our house, it’s not Thanksgiving without pies for dessert! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for making a cherry pie pot holder that is totally adorable with it’s lattice top and scalloped edge! Instead of buying insulated … Read More...
Rub and Color Craft Kit
You know how much I LOVE no mess projects….well…my daughter received Rub and Color as a gift from her Great Grandmother and we both love it. There are blank pages for you to do your own thing on, but it … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamped Images with Colored Pencils on Kraft Paper
Add a vibrant pop of color to your stamped images when you heat emboss with white on Kraft colored cardstock and color them in with bright colored pencils. Nichol Spohr from Mama Elephant will show you how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pleated zipper pouch
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how you can sew this easy pleated zipper pouch. It can be used for a makeup pouch, a pencil pouch, and more. It makes a great Christmas gift, especially if it’s gifted filled … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pom pom chair back covers
Changing the look of a straight back is as easy as slipping a cover on the back! And Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can make these chair back covers with pom pom trim. Choose a pretty fabric … Read More...
Cross-Stitch Poppies for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is celebrated around the world on Nov. 11 to remember the end of hostilities in World War I (in America we have Veteran’s Day, which serves the wider purpose of honoring veterans of all conflicts).
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How to make faux raw cotton branches
Raw cotton is so pretty but I can’t say I would find it out in nature here in SoCal so this tutorial sent in by Borei is just what I need to go along with the pine branches, acorns and … Read More...
How To Make Homemade Freezer Garlic Bread
One of my biggest problems cooking during the holidays, is timing. I always seem to forget an item or it isn’t ready in time for the meal. At Christmas, we always have a lasagna and I always forget the bread. … Read More...
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat
This Thanksgiving tutorial shows you how to make a Pilgrims hat for a table decoration. You can flip it over and create a candy box also.
Name Train Pattern
This is the perfect gift for babies and toddlers. This name train, assuming you child doesn’t have a massive long name can be ready just in time for Christmas. The pattern covers each letter as well as the trains engine … Read More...
Handmade Gifts – Jolly Soap
DIY soap is a super simple gift to give this holiday season. Take it a step further by packing it with pretty lace and twine, adorning with a grubby tag, and tying on a Christmas token.
Freebie: Fall Die Cut Wreath Card
This stunning die cut wreath card is available to download for free from Designs By Miss Mandee. Get the SVG cut file as well as different sentiments you can add. Visit her blog for the download.
-Heather
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Free pattern: Poinsettia pillows
These poinsettia pillows are so striking – and so easy to make! Simple Simon & Co shares a free pattern for making them. The pillows are made from a solid quilting cotton, and the beautiful poinsettia blooms from felt. If … Read More...