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...
Free pattern: Little kid bunny slippers
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...
DIY Kate Spade Inspired Gold Eggs
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...
Video | Frugal Scrapbook Storage Ideas
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...
Tutorial: Belgian Waffle improv pleating
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...
Project: Altered Notepad Holder
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.
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Tutorial: Presser foot organizer with labeled pockets
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...
Felt Flower Wreath for Summer
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...
52 Unique Easter Egg Fillers
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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...
Wisdom and a Jelly Roll throw
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...
Tutorial: Boxy cardigan refashioned from a pullover sweater
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...
50+ DIY Projects Using Old Maps
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...
Master Grafting with this Great Blog Series
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...
Can You Spot The Odd One Out?
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...
Facts About Why Your Baby Wants To Be Held
Have you ever wondered why a baby naturally wants you to hold them?
This article by Sarahockwell-smith.com shares (her views) on why a baby just wants to be held in the first few months of life. I don’t know about … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized scrappy quilted monogram
You can make this oversized scrappy monogram using a quilt as you go technique. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun guest blogs at Flamingo Toes with a tutorial showing how to make it. It would make a cute … Read More...
Colorful Chicks in Nests
You can make these colorful chicks to give to the kids for Easter. or you can have the kids make them. They can be filled with Easter treats or small trinkets, and make great decorations for your dinner table. You … Read More...
Project: Window Card
Such a pretty surprise hides inside this unique card! You can find directions for this diagonal window card using a new die cut from Ellen Hudson over on her blog. Designer Kittie Caracciolo will show you step by step how … Read More...
8 Things to Make With a Fat Quarter
Fat quarters are a great way to add a touch of color and pattern to your sewing projects without committing to a full yard of fabric. They are also a great way to use up scraps of fabric that may … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple floor cushion
Polly from Pieces by Polly shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make a simple floor cushion. She appliques a large letter to each one (using heat transfer material), making a set that spells out the word … Read More...