These pretty cards look like they were made with calico fabric but they were actually stamped! Using small rubber stamps , various ink colors and a stencil Roni Johnson designs these little beauties. Grab some tiny stamps, your fave stencil … Read More...
Free pattern: Coconut Summer Pajama Set for kids
The Coconut Summer Pajama Set is a free pattern from Melissa at Sew Like My Mom. The sleeveless top and shorts are made from knit fabric so they’re comfy for sleeping and for quiet mornings around the house. Her free … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle pattern weights
If you haven’t ditched straight pins for pattern weights yet, you ought to give it a try. Cutting out patterns is so much faster (and I think more accurate) with pattern weights than with straight pins. There are lots of … Read More...
Hello | Free SVG & Studio Cut File
Download this bright and cheery cutting file for electronic cutters. You will get a variety of formats including:
.jpg, .png, .svg. .ai, .eps, .dxf, .gsd and .studio in the zip file.
The files can be used in a variety of … Read More...
Wendy’s Thread Journey Quilt Along
Don’t miss this summer event. Wendy Sheppard, of Ivory Spring, is a guest host at Auribuzz (Aurifil’s blog) to teach us how to make her joyous quilt, Thread Journey. Shown above is the center part of the quilt … Read More...
Technique: Partial Background Stamping
Large background stamps are great to cover the entire front of a card but what if you only want to use part of the image? The Hero Arts blog has a technique for partially stamping and embossing just a section … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute shirred sundress
A shirred sundress like this is super easy to make if you use pre-shirred or smocked fabric. Jess from the Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how. Because the fabric is already gathered up for you, you can make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a wrist pincushion
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can make a pincushion you can wear on your wrist. The pincushion has a pretty flower shape and is big enough to hold plenty of pins and needles for your … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper beach toy tote
There’s no going to the beach without getting sand in your stuff. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a beach toy bag that allows the sand to fall out (but keeps your toys inside) so you … Read More...
2 ways to make recycled cigar box chalkboards
Once you find a local store that you can pick up cigar boxes you inevitably get a little addicted to them. Mine happens to be next to the grocery store so I check in regularly and often times score some … Read More...
Free Cutie Bear Cross-Stitch Chart
This is a rather old one, but I really love the Cutie Bear cross-stitch pattern that’s a free download from Crafty Guild.
It looks sort of like a ballerina panda, which my daughter no doubt would love. It’s worked with … Read More...
Plastic Canvas – Lighthouse Coaster Set
I know a few old boatie guys who would love these coasters. They are perfect for a glass of scotch or rum. The pattern is available free but you will need to register and sign in at freepatterns.com.
Looking for … Read More...
Quick 4th Of July Drinks Table
Drag out a sideboard and hit the dollar store for some paper decorations. You will add lot’s of pop to a simple cupboard and create a centrepiece for your last minute 4th of July party of BBQ. Try and keep … Read More...
Just Like Grannies – Crochet Food Covers
I love these Crochet food covers as they remind me of being at Grandmas house. I think they were always on the sugar and the cream and maybe over a plate of biscuits (if we had been good that is)… Read More...
38 Unbelievably Cool Things You Can Make With A Glue Gun
Hot glue guns are one of the most versatile tools in a crafter’s arsenal. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, the possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can create with them. With just a … Read More...
DIY Wrapped Wooden Spoons for the Kitchen
Try your hand at making these simple DIY Wrapped Wooden Spoons using this tutorial by Sara Albers at the Alice and Lois blog. This looks like such a fabulous way to restyled wooden spoons!
… Read More...Sara says: With summer is full
Freebie: Cute Kitty Digital Stamp
You can grab a black and white verison of this sweet kitty in a dress digital stamp for FREE over on the Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps blog.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at … Read More...
These Knitting Fails Should Make You Feel Better
We all have craft fails from time to time, including and especially in our knitting.
Sometimes the only thing that can make you feel better is remembering that other people have failed at knitting in the past, often spectacularly, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a mermaid skirt in just 30 minutes
These mermaid skirts are so fun! Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make one in just 30 minutes! The design of these skirts is so smart, with a ruffle hem creating a mermaid tail effect. They are fun for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew vase filler balls
I’m always on the lookout for good ways to use my fabric scraps! Sondra from Sondra Lyn at Home shares a tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how you can use ribbons and fabric strips to make these vase filler … Read More...