We’ve talked before about I-cords, and whether you knit them with needles, use an I-cord maker (I just broke mine a couple of weeks ago!) or make them with a French knitter/spool knitter, they’re kind of fun and meditative … Read More...
Piped Cherry Blossom Branch Cookies
These beautiful cookies, will be the star at your next gathering. Although cherry blossoms are more well known for spring, it would make a wonderful dessert for an oriental inspired gathering. Make these for a bridal shower, baby shower or … Read More...
DIY Latch Hook T-shirt Rug
This rug is made using recycled t-shirt yarn. You can dye the fabric to suit your decor. You can grab the full tutorial as well as how to dye and latch the rug itself at Xoelle.com.
How To Crochet Video – Lace Star Stitch
This Lace stitch is more like star’s than flowers but it’s very delicate and perfect for shawls and swimming wraps.
Free pattern: Adapted Pine Burr Beauty block
The blue square surrounds one of the 12 blocks that make up the quilt you see here. Designed by Judy Martin for her 1985 book, “Scrap Quilts”, it’s a favorite of Lindsey Rhodes, blogger at LRStitched. Lindsey increased the size … Read More...
Project: Paper Kleenex Holder Box
Know someone who is feeling poorly? Grab some pretty patterned cardstock and make them a cheerful tissue box holder. You can find directions over on The Heart Desires blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Off the shoulder top from a thrift store blouse
Look what Jess from The Sewing Rabbit made from a thrift store blouse! She cut the top off and added shirring to make it an off the shoulder blouse. She shares a video on her blog showing how she did … Read More...
Essential Craft Show Tips for Beginner Makers
Are you working at your first craft fair this Summer? Well, first or 100th, these Essential Craft Show Tips for Beginner Makers by Kristen Rask on the CreativeLive blog could come in handy!
Each show can present new challenges and … Read More...
Free pattern: Springtime Patchwork Purse
Here’s a fun purse project for you to make this weekend! It’s the Springtime Patchwork Purse. Charise from Charise Creates shares it as a free pattern over at Sew Mama Sew. The purse measures 10 3/4 x 17″. There’s a … Read More...
Stylish Craft Room with a Vintage Twist
Head on over to take a tour of this beautiful craft room with a vintage twist. The room features heirloom items, bold colors and functional storage.
The main feature of the room is the large island for crafting and wrapping … Read More...
DIY Kitty Book Mark
Today I wanted to share with you this really, cute, easy and super cute DIY Kitty Book Marker made by Renee at Cute Simple Stuff. Not only is it cute but functional as well, you’ll never lose your book page … Read More...
Making Polymer Clay Mosaics
A customer in my shop asked my opinion on how she could tweak her garden mosaic with polymer clay pieces for interest. I haven’t made many mosaic type pieces so off I went researching. As it often happens, Sculpey.com had … Read More...
Free pattern: Starfish cuddle pillow
Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shares a free pattern for making this snuggly starfish pillow. Now, snuggly isn’t normally how I would describe a starfish, but this starfish pillow is made from Cuddle fabric so it’s all kinds of … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls petticoat
Little girl’s dresses are so much prettier with a big poofy skirt. And the secret to a big poofy skirt is a petticoat underneath. They’re not so easy to find to buy in a store, but Totally Stitchin’ blogger Stephanie … Read More...
Watercolor and salt firework painting tutorial
I have been on the lookout for new and unusual painting techniques and this one is definitely on the “to-try” list. Pop on over to the blog Busy Mommy Media for the step by step tutorial on how to paint … Read More...
Campfire Cupcake
photo credit: Willowday
I’ve always wanted to go to Sweden and now I would like to go during their holiday called Valborg. How wonderful to see family and friends gathering around a bonfire in several neighborhoods to celebrate. I love … Read More...
10 scrapbusting patriotic sewing projects
I’m never at a loss for fabric scraps. The more I sew, the more scraps I have! Bite Sized Biggie has a great round-up of 4th of July sewing projects that make use of fabric scraps. Use your red, white, … Read More...
Recipe For Blue Velvet Cake
photo credit: Not Quite Nigella
Indulge in the captivating allure of this dark and mysterious cake that is bound to leave your guests utterly enchanted. Its enigmatic charm will have them swooning in delight, while the tantalizing flavors will leave … Read More...
Copycat Starbucks Double Chocolate Frappuccino Cupcakes
photo credit: Sugar Spun Run
I’m not a coffee fan, but this cupcake, looks really delicious! If you and your friends love Starbucks frappuccinos, then you will need to surprise them with these cupcakes. Sam at Sugar Spun Run shows … Read More...
Why You Should Wet Block Your Swatches
I’m guessing by now you know that you should knit swatches before embarking on large projects, especially garments that need to fit a particular person.
Not only is it important to know if you’re getting the same number of stitches … Read More...