Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how you can make a set of pattern weights that double as pincushions. The walnut shell (lizard litter) filling gives them weight and will also hold your pins. The ones she made are made … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Easy to make t-shirt skirt
LiZ from Simple Simon and Company shows how easy it is to make a girl’s gathered skirt out of a t-shirt. Like, so easy you’ll have a hard time making just one. Which is fine, because the simple knit skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttoned hanging towel
Heather from Quilts Actually guest blogs at Fort Worth Fabric Studio with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging kitchen towel. The fabric topper buttons around an oven handle (or other horizontal handle) so your towel is always at … Read More...
Pinterest Inspired Projects; A rainbow of hearts
Grietjie of Joyful Mama took Pinterest ideas and made her adorable Felt hearts that she placed in different glass jars on her windowsill for Valentine’s Day. The instructions for these are pretty straightforward and then she explains about sewing them … Read More...
Wool People Winter 2015
The latest collection from Brooklyn Tweed was recently released, and if you’re into knitting cozy sweaters and other projects full of texture, you need to check it out.
Norah Gaughan fans will also want to pay the lookbook a visit… Read More...
Mini Pot Pie
I’m ready for the big game this weekend and beyond ready for the weekend after Blizzard Juno. The fact that there is another storm tomorrow puts a small damper on the weekend. Does anyone want some snow? Thanks to Jess … Read More...
Black hearts pillow decor
I love twofers in DIY, don’t you? Here, Nettie of A Quilt is Nice decorates for Valentine’s Day, but with a darker shade of red, actually black. With black, it’s neutral enough to be out all year. She used a … Read More...
20 fun, cute and some silly felt projects
What I loved best about this collection of 20 felt projects was the sill food creations. I can’t say it would ever occur to me to make a salad out of felt or a pizza or tools but over at … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart applique leggings
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these adorable heart applique leggings. The red hand stitching around the heart knee patches adds a fun pop of color. You can add the heart appliques to … Read More...
Free Printable: SuperHero Valentine
The upcoming Valentine’s Day is a sweet opportunity to create themed decorations and plot how to deliver secret Valentines. Include kids in the preparations and whether you’re getting ready for a classroom party dessert table or a small family celebration, … Read More...
Perfectly cooked Bacon every time
Here is a guide for the perfect Saturday morning breakfast. Perfectly cooked bacon will have the aroma filling your house and the classic crunch when you bite into one will make even the die-hard become a convert!
Watch this video … Read More...
Fan Favorite Super Bowl Party Printables
The biggest game in the NFL is soon upon us. Whether you’re a Patriots fan or a Seahawks fan (or just a football fan in general) there’s more to the Super Bowl than just the game. If you’re hosting a … Read More...
10 Disney Crafts
Hey there, fellow Disney lovers! Are you gearing up for an upcoming trip to the happiest place on earth, or are you simply a fan of all things Disney? Either way, I’ve got some great craft ideas for you to … Read More...
Room Décor Ideas for Little Boys
Designing a room for little boys can be difficult. It can be hard to find the balance of fun décor and functionality, all while making everything safe. We all know that those little guys like to climb and crawl on … Read More...
Meet WEBS’ Designer-in-Residence Fiona Ellis
This year the yarn store WEBS has started a designer-in-residence program, which means that each month this year they’ll introduce a new pattern by the same designer — odd-number months are knitting with Fiona Ellis and even-numbered months are crochet … Read More...
Anti Valentine’s Day Sentiments
Believe it or not but not everyone likes valentine’s day. In fact not everyone likes being in a relationship. It’s new dawn, it’s a new day…. You have to love these heart shaped Anti Valentine’s day magnets though right? Tell … Read More...
DIY Foot Soak
Do we need another foot soak recipe? YES WE DO! This recipe comes with an amazing photo (you know I am a sucker for great shots) and it comes with a free printable label that you can pop onto the … Read More...
Free Pattern – Sunshine Wreath
Announce the sunshine in your lives with this adorable crochet wreath. It’s so cute I think I would want it on the inside of the door just so I can look at it all day long. Actually do you use … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen a cropped tee by making it a banded tee
Portia from Makery added a stripe of contrast fabric to a cropped boxy tee to turn it into a longer, banded tee. It’s an easy fix for a shirt that is shorter than you’d like to be, and she shares … Read More...
Project: Detailed Die Cut Card
Intricate die cut shapes are lovely but it can be hard to add additional color to them. Lisa will show you how she adds smaller die cut pieces of cardstock behind the larger die for a stunning card. Visit her … Read More...