I am torn by this free pattern, I think it’s a little too reminiscent of something Grandma would have made and whilst I love Grandma I think that these type of projects set Crochet back by many years when it … Read More...
Tutorial: Table square with mitered corners
Jona from Stop Staring and Start Sewing shows how you can make a self binding table square with mitered corners. The dimensions she gives will make a 21″ x 21″ table square you can place under a centerpiece. This same … Read More...
Technique: Using Copic Markers on Kraft Paper
Kraft paper is a nice alternative for card making, stamping and coloring then white or cream cardstock and can give you a totally different look, I think it has a more vintage feel. The Copic Marker Europe blog has tips … Read More...
Popsicle Stick Notebook
Over the years, you have probably used popsicle sticks
to make plenty of crafts… Personally, I have used to them to make everything from miniature wishing wells to colorful photo puzzles, but I have never used them to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ankle zips to a jeans or pants pattern
Heather Lou from Closet Case Files shows how you can insert an ankle zip into a pair of jeans that you’re making. In order to make the zips exposed and showing the shiny metal teeth, it takes a few more … Read More...
Book Review – 50 Crafts Around America
Ann from All Things Paper is reviewing Cut Out + Keep’s new book, Around the USA in 50 Craft Projects. I have a copy of the book myself and it’s fantastic. As a bonus to her review, Ann is also … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted laptop sleeve
Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make your own quilted laptop sleeve. The quilted fabric will help protect your laptop from bumps. A magnetic snap is the closure. You can make this to fit … Read More...
Top Ten Posts | Week Ending March 14th
Tutorial: Embellished shorts and t-shirt outfit
April from Grayscale shows how you can make a girls embellished jeans shorts & t-shirt outfit. Her tutorial shows how you can make the embellished jeans shorts from a pair of jeans, adding a fabric panel over one of the … Read More...
Freebie: Darth Vader Birthday SVG
I recently came across a post on the Awesome SVG blog and even though it’s not a recent post I HAD to share this card, which yes, is truly awesome! I’m a huge Sci-Fi geek, I saw Star Wars in … Read More...
Free pattern: Great Horned Owl
If you don’t follow Lori Kennedy’s Inbox Jaunt blog you should, ’cause she frequently showers her readers with goodies. Take for instance her free motion quilt owls tutorial and what you see here. It’s Peggy Aare’s Great Horned Owl quilt … Read More...
Happy Pi Day crafts
I love when crafts and math meet! So to celebrate Pi Day 3/14 here is a link to the blog Momgineer that features a whole bunch of quick and easy crafts you can make with your littles all based around … Read More...
March FMQ lesson + giveaway
Choosing fabric and batting as it relates to free motion quilting (FMQ) is this month’s theme for Rachael Dorr’s 2015 set of lessons on this often-scary subject. In addition, she is hosting – on her blog – a giveaway to … Read More...
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
In case you have someone that only likes chocolate chip cookies, here is a treat that you can make for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter or even Christmas. How much food coloring will determine how dark green the cookie will be. … Read More...
Making Your Own Cleaning Products Using Essential Oils
If you like making your own cleaning products, then this is a post you do not want to miss. While there are many benefits to using homemade cleaning products, there are also a few reasons that you can add essential … Read More...
DIY Mr. Potato Head Felt Board
Are you ready to plan a toddler’s birthday party? Here is the cutest idea for a Felt Mr. potato head. Shara of palmettos and pigtails little daughter Millie’s Boyfriend was turning two. So Millie’s boyfriend had a party and the … Read More...
Free pattern: Bunny ear bucket bag
Sarah from Pursenal Issues shares a free pattern for making this adorable bunny bucket bag. The bunny’s long ears are tied in a knot to make the handle. It would make a sweet little Easter basket, or maybe a special … Read More...
How To Pick A Wedding Venue
So you just got engaged and now you have 1000’s ideas running around your head about a venue. Do you know where to start? What design do you want? What theme will you wedding be? These things should be taken … Read More...
What Does Your Mascara Say About You
I saw this Mascara personality quiz and thought it would be a bit of fun for our readers but it turned out to be right on the money or in this case right on the mascara.
It’s a shame it … Read More...
Easter Egg Super Heros
This pattern is not free but it is affordable and totally cute. The Pattern is available via etsy for under $5. These super hero bunny/ egg creations are adorable and can be made into egg cosies too.
I know … Read More...