Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making this oversized faux fur coat. It has simple lines and a boxy shape. It’s an easy pattern, that you can complete in an evening of sewing. The pattern comes … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy ribbon puff bow
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these cute loopy ribbon puff bows. They are adorable in a little girl’s hair! She shows them perched above pigtails. They’re made from lots of ribbon loops gathered together to … Read More...
Holiday Chalkboard Sugar Cookies
Chalkboard like mason jars are still in style. I knew you could use the mason jars for making food gifts such as pies or holding the supplies to make a food item. But chalkboard? I would never have guessed you … Read More...
Free Pattern: The Josephine Doll
Abby is the host of “while she naps” a designer of stuffed animals and toys. How lucky are we to get her pattern with numerous pictures for us to follow to create this adorable doll. What little girl would not … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric corner bookmarks
Staci from Crafty Staci shows a quick last minute gift you can make for the book lover on your list. It’s a simple fabric corner bookmark. You can make one from your fabric scraps in a matter of minutes. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Trivet
Jennifer from Quilts by Jen did a guest post at QuiltSocial.com showing how to make this cheerful Christmas trivet. The pattern sells for $4.95, but she’s giving you instructions for free.
Go to tutorial, Sewing and Quilting Christmas Trivets … Read More...
More Gift Ideas for Knitters
If you’re shopping for a knitter or just want to drop some last-minute hints (aside from knit-covered shoes), I have a couple of lists over at About for stocking stuffers and larger gifts for knitters.
People don’t usually buy me … Read More...
How to make yarn and twine bottle brush trees
Can you really ever have too many trees in your Christmas forest? I think not. I average at least 1 new tree each year. This tutorial on how to make bottle brush trees out of yarn, garland, rope, and twine … Read More...
A Favorite Quick Knit: Fingerless Gloves
I love to wear fingerless gloves because my hands are always cold, but they make it possible for me to type or knit or just about anything else I need to do while staying a little bit warmer.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a women’s panty pattern to be appropriate for tweens
Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she adapted the Rosy Ladyshorts pattern (free) to be modest and appropriate for a tween aged girl. The Rosy Ladyshorts is a beautiful free panties pattern, but it’s a little more mature than … Read More...
Hiding The “Eyesores” In Your Home
Do you have some troublesome spots in your home that just seem to stick out? Maybe they are areas with items that just don’t seem to fit into your décor or simply seem out of place. Check out these 8 … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern – Just For You
We came across this adorable little chart for a “Just For You” cross stitch chart. This would be adorable on a card or a gift tag. How many do you think you could make before Christmas Eve? Here is the … Read More...
DIY Dolce and Gabbana Knock Off Earrings
If you are looking to make a statement this New Years Eve then check out these Tassel earrings create in the Dolce and Gabbana style. The colors are amazing and the ove rall design seems simple enough to make. Check … Read More...
Free Pattern – Christmas Acorns
How adorable are these little acorns? There is always something Christmasy about acorns and the use of these neon colors take them to a whole new “modern” level. These look adorable for tree decorations, hanging from gifts or as a … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gifts – Lime and Coconut Body Scrub
Lime and Coconut is one of my favourite combinations and this tutorial comes with a free printable so it’s perfect for Christmas gift giving. I am sure we would all appreciate this on boxing day or Christmas night if you’re … Read More...
Free Pattern Crochet Scarf
Oh this one kinda goes with the Ugly Christmas Sweaters campaign but it’s too cute right? This would be adorable for little kids especially for the Christmas Photos with Nan and Pop. These scarfs would also make lovely handmade Christmas … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric sucker Christmas ornaments, no sewing required
Lauren from Transient Art shares a tutorial for making these sucker Christmas ornaments with pretty fabric wrappers. There’s no actual candy and no sewing involved. The materials are inexpensive and they’re quick to make, so you could create a whole … Read More...
Tutorial: Handmade Holiday Boxes
Don’t have the right size gift box for a present? No problem, make one your self in just the size you need. Using a punch board you can turn a sheet of cardstock into a box, add some stamping to … Read More...
Faux Stained Glass Paper Snowflakes
I think it is a safe bet to say most adult’s have, at some point in their life, cut out a paper snowflake (or several). If you have made them before, and want to teach your kids how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt Christmas pillows
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a simple but elegant Christmas pillow. Made from a natural duck cloth with cream colored felt, the color scheme is a soft and wintery. Any Christmas motif would work, but … Read More...