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Superstitches, who said, “Loved the quilt patterns by Cloth Parcel-especially the seaside cottage one.”
Congratulations, Superstitches! Have fun with your free downloads! And I agree, the Seaside … Read More...
This is an adorable craft that would make a great gift for parents or grandparents! Jen, from The Mad House, explains how easy it is to make these heart-shaped ornaments. She also shares a recipe for making white clay using … Read More...
The Scrap of Life blog has directions and dimensions for making this sweet blue bird themed gift bag made out of cardstock and pattern papers along with a pretty matching gift card. Change up the pattern papers to fit any … Read More...
Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make abstract painted pillow covers like these. They’ll add a fresh pop of color to your home décor. This tutorial shows how to make the cool abstract painted designs, and links … Read More...
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a hanging diaper stacker with a cute sunshine applique. The sunshine motif works equally well for boys or girls, as does the gray and white and yellow color scheme they made theirs up in. … Read More...
I’ve been scrapping for over 10 years and I’m still working on getting my scrap room/office just the way I want it. it’s a work in progress! But I’m determined to get to a stable place in 2015. I started … Read More...
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough is taking the Iron Craft challenge (more info on that here.) and this month the challenge was to make something related to 4th anniversary gifts, flowers, fruit or appliances. So she created these lovely … Read More...
Fun undersea decor for your shelf or a little dish or a window sill. These pieces are all in white which is still a super stylish option. You could do this in very pale beach shades as well to mix … Read More...
The sugar cookie makes its way on every holiday table. So why not make these heart shaped cookies for Valentine’s Day. You could even make them for Groundhogs Day to celebrate your happiness for a shorter winter or longer winter. … Read More...
All you need is love! Whip up a quick canvas project to decorate your home or give as a gift this Valentine’s Day using pattern paper, die cuts and a photo. Find out more over on the Echo Park Paper … Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
