The next time you go out shopping for jewelry making supplies, you may want to stop at the local hardware store. This tutorial from Makery shows exactly how you can make this fashionable necklace from rubber and brass tubing. It’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys’ vest, make it for Christmas
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a free boy’s vest pattern that would make a perfect Christmas (or other dressy occasion) vest. It has welt pockets, which look particularly nice when made from a contrast fabric. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
28 DIY Wedding Bouquet Designs
A bride’s bouquet is one of the most important things for her to plan throughout a wedding. These 28 bouquet designs are sure to strum up some sort of inspiration for the bride-to-be you know. With ideas of making a … Read More...
So this is how a sewing machine works…learn in 15 seconds
I had always wondered how the machine did what it did…
This is a great simple 15 second video that teaches even the newcomers how the machine does it magic. Share this with everyone who has asked you, and especially … Read More...
Thankful Tag Mini Album
Here’s another take on a mini-album for November, this time using tag shapes. Danielle Flanders blended cardstock and patterned paper tags with tag shaped photos in this gorgeous mini-book about being thankful for her family. She put this album together … Read More...
Tutorial: Feather Ornaments
Allison, of CraftPaperScissors, shares a quick, colourful embellished feather ornament tutorial with us. With mica powders and press on embellishments you could make any sort of glittery feather or leaf shaped ornament you want. These would be great to hang … Read More...
Cheesy Pasta with Bacon and Kale
I don’t like to do a lot of cooking before Thanksgiving and it’s just hectic during the holidays and everyday schedules. Time isn’t always on your side. Nicky from Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary has a meal that will be ready in … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny pom pom trim piped seams
Gretchen from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how you can insert tiny pom pom trim into seams. The tiny pom pom trim works like piping to accent your seam lines, but with a more lighthearted fun kind of … Read More...
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
I can never seem to time the potatoes right for Thanksgiving. I was happy to see the idea of keeping the potatoes warm in a crock pot and this recipe for actually making the potatoes in the crock pot. Warm … Read More...
How To Make A Modern Beads Coaster
Here is a beading project that anyone can do! This coaster is made from wooden beads and wool thread. That’s basically all you need to make a lovely coaster. Agata from Passion Shake shared the tutorial on the Homedit blog. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork throw blanket from thrifted scarves
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make this gorgeous patchwork plaid throw blanket out of thrifted wool scarves. The sewing is super easy – if you can sew a straight line you can make this throw. The patchwork … Read More...
Butterbeer and Pumpkin Cupcakes
Is it me, or is Harry Potter on 24/7 during the holidays? As a Harry Potter fan, you don’t mind and of course you need some treats to enjoy during the Potter marathon. Although Flick from They Called it the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a throw pillow cover in just 30 minutes
Once you see how easy (and inexpenive) it is to create a new throw pillow cover, you’ll never want to shell out the money to buy one from a home decor store. Elizabeth from Hello Apricot shares a tutorial at … Read More...
Chocolate Pretzel Scarecrow Treats
Beth at Hungry Happenings has the cutest treats for your holiday and non holiday needs. These cute scarecrows will make everyone smile and what a great treat to make with the kids. If you like these, there will be a … Read More...
A Great Technique for Neater Color Changes
We all know that knitting with different colors is a lot of fun and a great way to add personality to our knitting projects. Whether you’re working on stripes, stranded knitting, or intarsia, incorporating different colors into your work can … Read More...
DIY Find and Seek Jars Are Fabulous Frugal Party Favors
If you need a frugal yet adorable party favor idea for a young child’s birthday party, I think these find and seek jars are sure to be a hit. They’re made with colored sand, recycled glass jars, and tiny objects … Read More...
Free Snowman Tree Ornament Chart
This jolly old fellow will love to hang out on your Christmas tree. He is full of character and the chart is free. You can grab him by downloading the image at this link. Snowman Cross stitch Chart Tree Ornament. … Read More...
Christmas Digital Embroidery Alphabet
Christmas time is here again so start now collecting these free alphabet letters. Letters are approximately 3.50 tall. Free through November 15, 2015. Updated – these letters are no longer free.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More...
Red Heart Yarn Sale
Found this little beauty in my Newsletter updates and thought I would share. Yarn Sale.
What Do You Do Whilst Wearing A DIY Facemask?
I came across this article asking “What do you do whilst wearing a Mask“. That is a DIY facial mask by the way and not some scary Halloween or kinky bedroom mask. Some of the replies are quite … Read More...