This apron is packed with details, like a double layer skirt, bias trimmed pockets, and a bow across the top of the bib. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. It uses three coordinating cotton prints.
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Beat the Winter Blues Berry Smoothie – Free Recipe
In New England, we were fortunate to have a late start on winter. It was great and then the cold air and snow came. As usual my body said it was time to hibernate and pray my flu shot will … Read More...
Hedgehogs made from Rice Krispies
If they were legal where we lived, we would have a farm of hedgehogs! They are so cute! Since we can’t have them, we can make them. While the weather outside is cold, brighten your kids day with this cute … Read More...
Does cutting paper dull your fabric scissors?
Families of sewists all know the scissors rule. That is, don’t ever ever ever use the fabric scissors on paper. Cutting paper will dull fabric scissors, and no one wants to be held responsible for that! So Sew Easy interviewed … Read More...
Sale: Discount on Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kits
Stampin’ Up is currently having a sale on Paper Pumpkin kits that could be a great gift option for Valentine’s Day. Now thru March 31st, a Paper Pumpkin 3-month pre-paid subscription is on sale for $55. By … Read More...
The Healthiest Processed Foods
When you are trying to eat healthy, the first thing they tell you is to get rid of the processed foods from your diet. There are some foods that are processed healthy for you to use in your diet and … Read More...
Tutorial: Draped cardi wrap
Debbie from Lily Sage & Co. shows how you can make a draped cardi wrap. Make it from a wool for a warm winter wrap, or from a lighter weight fabric for layering when the weather gets a little warmer. … Read More...
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow ButterCream
With the cold winter, the hot chocolate is constantly flowing. It warms you up and comforts you from the inside out. Now you can enjoy your hot chocolate with a fork. These are sure to be a hit all winter … Read More...
DIY Gumball Machine Party Favors
If you’re looking for clever party favors that kids of all ages are sure to love, these mini gumball machines are the perfect choice. They’re made from clay pots, saucers, and glass bowls. They can be painted to match any … Read More...
Tutorial: Selvage pincushion
For years I’ve cut selvages off of my fabric and just thrown them away. Gasp! But once I saw the patchwork that you can make with these small strips of fabric, I’ve saved every single one of them. Lindsay from … Read More...
A Quick Game Of Tennis Anyone?
Oh my gosh this is adorable. Do you think it would be appropriate for my 6 year old to wear this on to the court? I am only kidding so please do not e-mail me your mortified parenting advice. Perfect … Read More...
KnitBits: Baa-ble Hats, Knitting Bits and Franklin Schools Journalists
I see stuff about knitting online all the time. I’m always saving links in Facebook, holding onto emails with patterns and Google alerts with knitting news stories.
And these things tend to pile up. So I’m going to try once … Read More...
Product Review: A Muse Studio January Collection
Each month A Muse Studio offers a special selection of products, the monthly collections are small, curated collections that typically include 3-4 stamp sets, some dies, custom paper packs and other accessories. For the month of January it’s all about… Read More...
9 Tips for an Organized Sewing or Crafting Space
The fresh start of a new year always gets me wanting to get organized. I could care less about organizing my house – I’m talking about my sewing studio! If organizing your sewing or crafting space is on your to … Read More...
How to make a mounted dear head
Earlier I posted a great list of gold projects. I guess gold is my color this year? I have always love everything antler so this paper clay dear head with gold tipped antlers made of sticks is sooooo cool! Pop … Read More...
Blog Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Blog Handmade! What is that? It is a weekly feature I started here at Indie Crafts that will goes up every Friday!
Blog Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade bloggers … Read More...
20 Crafty Workspace + Storage Ideas from Ikea
I confess to being somewhat addicted to Ikea. In fact when we moved here three years ago I was very disappointed that the closest Ikea was two hours drive away, I was used to it being 20 minutes! On the … Read More...
Inspiration: Tea Collection
This is not the tea you drink, but the Tea fortunate children wear. If you haven’t found this shop yet, get on over there. And read their story ; you’ll like it. In a nutshell, Tea owners and employees take … Read More...
Tutorial: Table runner with contrast ends
If your home feels a little plain now that all the Christmas decorations are down, here’s a quick way to spruce it up. Krista from The Happy Housie shows how you can make a custom table runner. She pieced a … Read More...
Technique: Colored Stencil Embossing
By mixing embossing paste and Distress Ink pads and applying over stencils Laura Bassen created some lovely card backgrounds. Visit her blog Double Stick Heaven for more about this fun and colorful technique.
-Heather