Not all of us live close enough to quilt museums to get in even a single visit. But, did you know the International Quilt Study Center and Museum, out of Lincoln, Nebraska, offers online exhibitions? They do indeed.
Though each … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute knit circle skirt with a yoga waistband
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a knit circle skirt with a yoga waistband, quick and easy. She was able to make one in just 30 minutes. Knit doesn’t fray so there’s no need … Read More...
Daisy Pretzel Bites
I’m addicted to these pretzel
bites, there are so many varieties that you can make for every holiday. Plus, it is easy to stock up on M&Ms
and Kisses
after each holiday, when they go on sale. These work great … Read More...
DIY Projects For Farmhouse Decor
Farmhouse décor may put off the vibe that everything is decorated with chickens and wood, but the modern day touch of “farmhouse” decorating is far from feeling like you are on a farm. Check out this post for some beautiful … Read More...
Free Pattern – Amineko Cat By Nekoyama
Oh my gosh this little fellow looks like the loneliest cat in the whole world. He almost makes me want to cry.
He is either really depressed or a moody teenager who needs a friend. This fellow will make anyone … Read More...
Freebie: Mini Paper Crafting Idea Magazine
Echo Park Paper has a free mini on-line magazine you can download with spring themed projects that include 3 scrapbook layouts, 5 greeting card and 5 altered projects. Click here to add it to your cart (it’s still free:)) and … Read More...
Earth Day Helping Hands Craft
Over the years, I have come across many tutorials online that share fun and unique ways to make the planet Earth (most of which were inspired by Earth Day). This morning, when I was searching for a new idea for … Read More...
Etsy Find: Rainbow Style Beaded Earrings
These beautiful rainbow earrings are from the Etsy Store of Galiga.
I love the the seller not only gives you a decent price for these earrings, she also gives you advice on how to store them and wear them.
These … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Using the differential feed setting on your serger
There’s a dial on my serger labeled Differential Feed. I don’t entirely know what that means so I never touch it. Irene from Serger Pepper explains differential feed in a post on Craftsy. A short explanation is that this setting … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pillowcases
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase. It’s an easy project to make. They show it as a project to liven up kids’ bedding, and they suggest using bright, bold prints to give it a playful look. But you … Read More...
Work From Home? Check Out These Shed-Headquarters!
The lighter side of real estate has put together a range of solutions for those working from home. But don’t worry, these solutions are not your average run of the mill, office or study.
These are sheds that have been … Read More...
DIY Gold Foil Infinity Scarves
This is not actually “gold foiling” but it looks like it and it is way easier, according to the ladies at A Joyful Riot! You just need some simple infinity scarves, gold paint, fabric medium and a paint brush- I … Read More...
Saturday Inspirations Week 6
Here is this week’s inspiration piece!
Talk about a light bulb moment! Source
I loved the title placement and the large light bulb, as well as the three circles, so I focused on those for my page.
Because of … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric scrap magnets
Melissa of A Happy Stitch did a guest post at Andrea’s Notebook showing how she made these scrappy fabric magnets. She displays them on her fridge atop a metal board. Now, that’s a brilliant solution for anyone who has a … Read More...
Quilts and textile art at AQC 2015
Quilters and quilt admirers, there’s an event coming to Melbourne next week you don’t want to miss. It’s the 11th annual Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) Expo and Quilt Show, running Thursday April 16th through Sunday April 19th at the Royal … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Placecard Holders
Not strictly wedding related but could work well – these marbled placecard holders could be done to match any decor or colour scheme. Marbling is a great technique that works well with a few colours. Keep an eye on how … Read More...
Pretzel Trees
Here is a fun craft to do with the kids and would also been fun as a party craft. Make trees out of pretzels, Oreos and chocolate candy melts. You can package the candy melts in snack size bags and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew heart cut out t-shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make a heart cutout t-shirt, with no sewing required. All you need is a plain t-shirt and a pair of scissors to make one. It looks to be a quick, fun project.
Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Long Stem Felt Rose
Pink roses in general are given to those whom you want to show thankfulness, admiration, and happiness; so they make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Jessika Hepburn the editor of “Oh My Handmade Goodness” made her flower with wool felt … Read More...
Knitting in the Faroe Islands, and on Outlander
I found a couple of fun articles related to knitting this week that I thought you’d enjoy.
First up, a Guardian reporter traveled to the Faroe Islands (a collection of 18 islands about halfway between Norway and Iceland) to learn … Read More...