Wendy from PatternMemories shares a vintage project sheet at Pattern Patter telling how to make a child’s purse with side gussets. The gussets add volume so the purse can hold bulkier items. The instructions say to make it from two … Read More...
Make Prettier Decreases with This Tip
Knit 2 together is the standard for a right-leaning decrease, and it’s usually paired with a slip, slip, knit, which leans to the left.
But ssks are ugly. Some people improve the situation by slipping the first stitch as if … Read More...
12 Beautiful Ideas For Installing A Trellis Or Gate In Your Yard
If you are looking for a way to step up your curb appeal, or just add a little something more to your garden area, then a trellis or gate, may be just what your space is in need of. A … Read More...
4 Reasons You Should Make Your Own Candles
Candles are a wonderful addition to any home, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere with their soft glow and gentle fragrance. But have you ever thought about what ingredients are in the candles you buy at the store? Many commercial … Read More...
Crochet Spa Day Basket
Love the practicality of these free patterns. Combine the Crochet mitts and scrubbies with DIY bath and body recipes to create a luxurious home made gift basket. Free Spa Day Crochet Patterns.
Looking for more Crochet organizational baskets to make? … Read More...
Video tutorial: Crimping method to ease in a sleeve cap pucker free
Easing in a sleeve cap us one of my least favorite sewing steps. It seems that no matter how hard I try, I always end with at least one pucker, and it always manages to be in a conspicuous place. … Read More...
Project: Gift Card Holder Tag
A gift card to their favorite craft store is a great gift for a crafty friend and he’s a fun way to gift it, in a cute tag with a pocket in the back. You can find photos, direction and … Read More...
Magnetic Ice Science Activity
Try mixing together ice and magnets for a fun learning activity for the kids. You can make your own magnetic science activity using a few ice cube trays and a variety of small, magnetic items such as paper clips, pipe … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric sachet
Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a smell-good sachet, with no sewing required. She uses fuse tape and fabric glue to assemble them, though if you have a sewing machine this would … Read More...
7 Ideas To Make Your Own Terrarium
Terrarium gardening 
is a big trend right now, and thanks to the ever-thriving succulents that have been brought into the limelight with terrariums, this type of gardening is easier than you would probably imagine. With just a few hearty plants, … Read More...
Video tutorial: 2 easy ways to sew a pillowcase
Dana from MADE shares a video tutorial showing two ways to make a pillowcase. One way makes a pillowcase from a quilting weight cotton using just 2 easy seams and 1 yard of fabric. The other way is for a … Read More...
Interview with AmaSepiaChan Artworks
Hey Everyone, Today I wanted to let you know about a very talented young artist, AmaSepiaChan. She just recently opened her etsy shop, Foxes and Things. I’m obsessed with the fox trend, and I love her art. Today I’m doing
… Read More...8 Charming Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day 2015 is this coming Sunday, May 10th. Here are 8 simply charming ideas for gifts, cards and tags for that special lady. Whether you make it from scratch, or print it out, she is sure to appreciate the … Read More...
DIY Pallet Wood Floor
Posted over two years ago, these detailed instructions for creating your own DIY floor using unused pallets is a sure fire hit!
The instructions include how to repurpose and prepare the pallets, and of course, how to actually create … Read More...
Technique: Glitter Covered Card
Why add just a touch of glitter to your cards when you can take it to the max and cover the entire card with glitter? The Paper Truffles blog has a video tutorial showing how to stamp your card and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Deep pocket gardening apron
Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make a gardening apron with deep pockets. It’s made from a sturdy duck cloth to stand up to heavy use. The deep pockets are good for holding gardening tools. She uses a sun … Read More...
You Are My Sunshine, My Only Sunshine; Billy Balls Tutorial
For an unforgettable wedding with the invitations decorations the boutonnieres and the bridesmaid bouquet all made from and around Billy balls. You can buy the Billy balls from a forest, already made felt Billy balls or you can make your … Read More...
Learn How to Knit a Pieced Raglan with This Easy Tutorial
I’m going to TNNA at the end of the month, and I’m in mad knitting mode trying to get a few things together to wear. Right now I’m working on a Quickie Cardigan by Amy Gunderson a sweet little lace … Read More...
Gag gift (or real) bubble wrap stress relief
I need this. Maybe it’s just because it is Monday morning, but really who can’t use a bit of stress relief every once and a while. Pop (pun intended 🙂 over to the Etsy Shop Moon Dragons Whims to get … Read More...
Giveaway: Quick Knits for Babies
Congratulations to Michelle.
Now that royal baby Charlotte has arrived, it seems the whole world is a little baby crazy. Of course knitters are often baby crazy, and new little ones are always a great reason to do a bit … Read More...