I’m a little obsessed with bunting, whether its made out of paper, fabric or knitting. It makes every day a little bit more of a celebration, don’t you think?
I made a simple red, white and blue knit bunting that’s … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I’m a little obsessed with bunting, whether its made out of paper, fabric or knitting. It makes every day a little bit more of a celebration, don’t you think?
I made a simple red, white and blue knit bunting that’s … Read More...
You don’t have to use a wicker basket for Easter you can make up your own cute Easter bags out of pattern paper. Using a 12×12 piece of scrapbooking paper the Fancy Pants blog has step by step directions for … Read More...
Okay, so this might not look like a train, but it is a cool science project that the kids will love to make and do. The train car is actually a battery with magnets attached to both ends and the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
When people know you can sew, you’ll often get requests for hemming, making blankets, that cool project they saw on Pinterest. Sometimes it’s something you’re willing to do, but sometimes… not. But you’re on the spot and you don’t know … Read More...
There’s no better way to welcome spring than with blooming flowers, and these tiny flower-shaped Easter baskets are the perfect craft to embrace both the season and the holiday. Not only are they a fun and festive way to celebrate … Read More...
When it comes to creating a captivating and memorable atmosphere for your special event, centerpieces play a significant role. While centerpieces are often associated with weddings, their versatility extends far beyond the realm of matrimony. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This infinity scarf is one of Melissa’s (from Polka Dot Chair) go to travel items. At first glance, this looks just like a simple infinity scarf, but this has an extra feature. It unsnaps to make a travel blanket. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a pair of bunny slippers in little kid sizes. How awesome would it be for a child to find these waiting for them Easter morning? They’re lined in a … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Ashley from Ash and Crafts shared this link showing how she decorated her Easter eggs in a gold Kate-Spade-inspired style. Since Easter is in just a few days I definitely had to share these! This is something everyone can do, … Read More...
Lindsay Weirich, The Frugal Crafter, takes us on a tour of her craft room to show all the frugal options she came up with for storing her scrapbook supplies. Her craft space is in a small corner of her basement, … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
An from Straight Grain shows how you can use an improv pleating technique to create a criss cross surface design. She calls it The Belgian Waffle, and it’s beautiful on the bodice of a little girl’s dress. I can also … Read More...
Marie Browning has a fun project for spring, she covered a plain wooden note pad holder with pattern papers and added some pretty stamped flowers for a great addition to anyone’s desk. Visit her blog for directions.
-Heather
by Anne Weaver
A collection of specialty presser feet makes your machine more versatile and easier to use. Your sewing machine probably has a little box where you can store them, but they’ll all get jumbled together and it’s usually not that convenient … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Paula of “Sweet Pea” has some very attractive project tutorials for us to make. She crafted yellow and white flowers from scraps of felt leftover from crafting a wreath for a friend who cracked her favorite tennis racket. Paula was … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
My son absolutely loves Easter egg hunts! And, since we live close to his extended family on both sides, he normally gets to hunt for eggs five or six times per year. To keep him from being totally overloaded on … Read More...
Deby of So Sew Easy is on a roll. She took her new serger for a spin, and ended up with a bunch of strips sewn together lengthwise. Ever so clever, she decided this would make a fabulous base for … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how she refashioned a pullover sweater into a cropped boxy cardigan. The refashion involves turning the sweater 90 degrees, with the hem of the original sweater ending up as the front opening. You could … Read More...
Who doesn’t love the look of an old map? There are so many different styles and colors of a map, and the old blue and green coloring of the world globe is far from being the only option to use. … Read More...
by Sarah White
Joni Coniglio has a great series of posts over on Knitting Daily all about grafting that you’re going to want to read if you’ve ever been mystified by this knitting technique or wondered if there are different ways to do … Read More...
Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean you can’t add your own little twist. Love this idea and photos by hooklook
You can join in with her by making your own crochet locks and attaching them to public … Read More...