Have you seen this yarn in the store and thought “what the heck”? Well never fear because Common Thread has put together a tutorial to show you step by step how to use it.
You can follow the tutorial here:… Read More...
Free Printable – Map of USA Puzzle
This free Printable can be made using recycled box card. The printable includes all the states and the little flags to go on top. You could use a clear contact to make this last a little longer for use in … Read More...
Tutorial: Origami fabric Christmas ornament
Marit from Sew, Love, Live has come up with a stunning origami fabric Christmas ornament that’s sure to add a touch of elegance to your holiday decorations. This ornament is not only beautiful but also simple enough for anyone to … Read More...
Project: Nordic Style Holiday Card
The Nordic look is super trendy this holiday season, I’m seeing lots of fun stamp sets in this style this year. You can use these elements to make your own fun patterns and designs, they all remind me of sweaters … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory game
Turn your fabric scraps into a memory game for the kids to play. And unlike the cardboard versions, these won’t get dogeared from repeated use. Becky from U Create shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you … Read More...
Earrings Made From A Tin Box
We are always looking for fun and unique ideas to share with all of you, and this tutorial is easy and beautiful. Remember those tin boxes that used to be so easy to come by? Well, let’s be honest, they … Read More...
DIY Mailing Tube Gift Wrapping
… Read More...Christmas is sneaking up on us! It’s just around the corner, have you done your shopping yet? I’ve made a few gifts already and I love wrapping Christmas gifts.
You can use mailing tubes to create the perfect gift wrapping,
Even More Christmas Titles, Fonts & Digital Cut File
Did you enjoy the Christmas titles, fonts and digital cut file from 17 Turtles the other day? Well here is another great collection from Juliana! The free cut file can be used with a variety of electronic digital cutting machines … Read More...
Square Peg quilt | Tute
The colors in this quilt make it sing (opera). Alison Vermilya, of Little Bunny Quilts, made it using fabric from the Basic Mixologie collection. This StudioM fabric line is so popular right now, thefat quarter Shop has a waiting … Read More...
11 Recipes for Friendsgiving
If you’re a college student on your own for the first time, things can get a little crazy around the holidays. But, you don’t need to forgo a delicious Thanksgiving feast just because Mom and Grandma aren’t around to take … Read More...
Quilters keeping track | Laura’s tips
Quilt making can easily span months or years. We start and store projects in all phases of completion. The trick is remembering where you left off, particularly when a top has many pieces. Laura Ann Coia, a teacher at SewVeryEasy… Read More...
Apple Hand Pies
I’m really liking the idea of individual servings for the holiday this year. Especially with pies. It is so hard to make sure everyone has the right slice, some like really big slices and others want a sliver. There are … Read More...
Project: 3D Evergreen Wreath Card
Believe it or not the beautiful wreath on this card was made with just one branch punch, punched out, many, many times 🙂 And laid out in a wreath shape. It’s wonderful added to a card or it would also … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Linen and leather little girl’s dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can make this linen and leather dress for a little girl. Most of the dress is made from linen, with a button yoke made from leather (or faux leather). There are also … Read More...
Best Foods for a Food Drive
This is the time of year when the food banks need some extra love. Our school system, mail system and some charity groups put out a request for canned goods to give to the food shelters. If you want to … Read More...
White Pizza Dip
If you are still trying to get your menu together for the Thanksgiving feast, you may want to add this white pizza dip to your list. This would be a great appetizer before the feast or just a new snack … Read More...
Tutorial: Running belt with a touch screen window
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a running belt with a phone pocket. The belt attaches easily with Velcro. The clear vinyl window gives you touch screen access, so you can use your … Read More...
Chocolate Rice Cereal Turkeys
It isn’t a holiday, unless there is a rice cereal treat created. This is a cute treat to make with the kids before the Thanksgiving holiday or after. Life can get busy, but if you have a long weekend, just … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Christmas trees with pom pom decorations
The Liberty Craft Blog shares a tutorial for making the sweetest fabric trees you can display on your mantel. The trees are pieced from several prints (use your scraps), with pom pom trim and other trims sewn on for the … Read More...
Easy To Make Immunity Boosting Breakfast Bar
I’ll try anything to avoid getting a cold or flu. I usually bump up the vitamin C and zinc in the fall and get my flu shot. This year I’m trying more foods and teas to help with the immunity. … Read More...