Fandom In Stitches brings you “Vulcan Greeting”, a paper pieced quilt block that is no doubt a tribute to Spock. May he rest in peace. She offers this pattern as a free download, among other great looking science fiction patterns … Read More...
Easter Basket Pie Crust Decoration
If you plan on having pie with your Easter brunch or dinner, here is a cute idea for the pie crust. What a cute idea, that could be used year around, flowers, pumpkins and ornaments. The egg cookie cutter can … Read More...
Project: Birthday Pop-Up Card
I love cards that go the extra mile and move, unfold or pop up! This cool birthday card will show the recipient you think they are a star with the fun pop up inside. The Created by Kate blog will … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket with wool felt applique
Peta from She Quilts A lot shows how you can make these pretty fabric Easter baskets. The square fabric baskets are made from three coordinating fat quarters. And check out those outline appliques! Her tutorial also shares the technique … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie keyring
Nanny from Nannycraft4U shows how you can make a hexie keyring like this one. It’s a great scrap busting project and would make a nice gift to give a friend. If you’ve got a novelty fabric, you can fussy cut … Read More...
Farmhouse Cotton Branches Tutorial
Have you ever priced out cotton ball branches? They are very expensive. Today thanks to Larissa of Prodigal Pieces we can make our own for a very small cost. She is a homeschooling mother of six that loves thrifting and … Read More...
How to make a cute cardboard basket
I bet this would make a darling Easter basket and I bet it would look just as cute if it was made with the outside of a cereal or other type of recycled cardboard box with pretty colored graphics. Pop … Read More...
Egg Shaped Fruit Pizza Is a Tasty Easter Treat
I’m not the world’s best cook by any means, but I do like to try to make at least one special treat for each holiday. This Easter, I’m planning to try the egg shaped fruit pizza from SugarHero. We’re having … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of Easter napkins
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make a set of Easter napkins. The fabric napkins are self binding, creating a contrast border around the edge. A bunny applique is added to … Read More...
March Madness Foods
Let’s step away from Easter for a bit and help out those enjoying March Madness. A lot of upsets this year, hopefully your team is still in it! I don’t watch a lot of basketball, but when March Madness comes … Read More...
Review: Knitting Pleats
There are all sorts of fun ways to add texture to your knitting, and one really cool way to do it that a lot of knitters don’t play with much is knitting pleats.
Pleats are usually worked by knitting some … Read More...
20 Adorable and Easy Spring Decor Projects
Spring is officially here, and if you haven’t already started decorating for this bring and cheerful season, then maybe these 20 projects will help get you in the mood. With so many different options to choose from, you are almost … Read More...
Tutorial: Altoids tin pincushion and notions box
This pretty embroidered pincushion is also a notions box. The base is an Altoids tin so it opens up for a place to hold a small sewing kit. I love this idea!! Donna shares a tutorial on her HubPages blog … Read More...
Knit a Cool Necklace in a Color-Changing Yarn
Here’s another great idea for using little bits of stash or even for using a magic ball. This knit beaded necklace calls for a fun mulitcolored yarn, Classic Elite Santorini, which has great drape, shine and texture.
Using whatever … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Eye Cream
If you have children then you probably have bags under your eyes. Dark circles and the wrinkles from all the stress will be creeping up too.
Don’t wait until you get time to look in the mirror (probably when they … Read More...
Free pattern – Easter Bunny Pot Cover
The Inspired Wren shares her Easter or Spring Bunny Cover.
These would make perfect gifts for the Easter time.
Simply purchase a plant and cover it up with this adorable hand crocheted cover. Very cute and perfect for a Easter … Read More...
Tissue Paper Flower Art
This art project is a great way to older kids to get creative and experiment with different colors and designs. It is also a great activity for the young kids as it gives them an opportunity to work on pinching … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Chalkboard Banner
Want to add a fun decoration to a party or looking to add something pretty to your wall, how about a festive banner? And even better the words on this banner can be changed for the seasons or the occasion … Read More...
Free pattern: Raccoon softie
You can make this adorable raccoon softie using a free pattern by LiEr from Ikat bag . She shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew. The raccoon is just one of 18 variations of the same softie base pattern. … Read More...
6 Things to Make With Cut Glass Bottles
Do you have a collection of glass bottles and you are looking for a great craft project to use them? This post may have just the idea you have been waiting for.vIf you’ve never tried cutting glass bottles, it’s a … Read More...