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).
The classic symbol … Read More...
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...
Giveaway: Knits for Kitties
Congratulations, Teresa W.
Last week I told you about the fun cat-toy-knitting book, Knits for Kitties. My cat is old (almost 15!) and not all that playful anymore, so I don’t think I need this one and wanted to … Read More...
Tutorial: Corded bag handles with webbing
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make corded bag handles from webbing. You can buy webbing at the fabric store and it’s usually used as is for handles. But by adding cording she makes the webbing handles sturdier … Read More...
Thanksgiving Word Search Place Cards
Here’s a fun and clever idea for place cards this Thanksgiving: word search! Ashlee explains exactly how to make these (it’s pretty simple using an online tool that does it for you). and provides the free printable template to print … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas tree growth chart, no sewing required
Keep track of your child’s growth over the years with this felt Christmas tree growth chart! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Each year, place a felt ornament on the Christmas tree … Read More...
Paleo Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings
Baseball maybe over, but there is basketball and football still in season. These paleo chicken wings will be a welcomed treat while watching the games. These would also work well during the holidays. Sheenat at Noshtastic shares these wings that … Read More...
Troll Cupcake Wrappers
Have you seen the new movie “Trolls” yet? If it is a big hit in your family then you might want to download these wrappers for a surprise. Val at Val Event Gal shares these wrappers and how to create … Read More...