Mary from RetroMonkeys shares a free vintage sewing pamphlet at the Pattern Patter blog for making a set of faux fur accessories. Included in the pamphlet are instructions for making a faux fur pillbox hat, hobo bag, scarf, and mittens. … Read More...
Thanksgiving Felt turkey silverware pocket NO SEW
Thanksgiving turkey felt silverware pocket are an easy and fun craft for the kids. The supplies are inexpensive and available at craft stores. Crystal of “make it easy crafts” has this clever idea that will make your Thanksgiving guests feel … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Tags
Ink sprays are so popular, there’s so much you can do with and they work well with so many different mediums. Learn how to combine ink sprays, acrylic paint, texture paste and rubber stamps to make colorful tags. Stampington and … Read More...
Tutorial: Shoulder strap pad for a heavy bag
A big bag will carry lots of stuff. But a big bag full of lots of stuff can also be uncomfortable with straps that dig into your shoulder. Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial on her blog showing how … Read More...
Thanksgiving Craft: A Turkey Wreath tutorial
Isn’t this a delightful wreath? I like the idea of this colorful wreath hanging on your door to greet your guests and put a smile on their faces. He is made with felt and a t-shirt pom-pom and yarn. If … Read More...
More Fun Christmas Crafting from Red Heart
Red Heart has a 12 weeks of Christmas e-mail series that’s full of ideas for knitters and crocheters looking to make their homes a little more festive this holiday season, but they also recently released the Make it Merry ebook… Read More...
Print fabric with a battery and milk bottle top
Do you like to design and print your own fabric? Over at Julie Booth’s blog there is a fun tutorial on how to print a pretty modern fabric pattern with a bottle cap and battery. There is also a … Read More...
Review and giveaway: A Healing Heart
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book by the publisher to review. But as always, all opinions expressed here are 100 % my own.
Review: A Healing Heart by Angela Breidenbach
Admittedly, this is not a book I … Read More...
Giveaway: A Head for Trouble
Congratulations to vanesseva!
Last week I told you about the fun new book A Head for Trouble
by Julie Turjoman, which is full of hats and accessories inspired by the fictional lady detectives of the 1920s. In it you’ll also … Read More...
Free pattern: Wear Everywhere Skirt
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Wear Everywhere Skirt. The Wear Everywhere Skirt is a straight skirt with a single inverted center pleat. It’s a versatile skirt, one you can get much mileage from. With … Read More...
Paper Crafts – 8 Thanksgiving Place Settings
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your home this year? If you are planning to have guests, or have even offered to help with the big day, these 8 place settings will add the perfect finishing touch to your beautiful … Read More...
DIY Rainbow Finger Knitted Scarf
Finger knitting, the kind where you knit without any needles, is a great idea to help young ones learn knitting. And this rainbow scarf by Marlena is a perfect first project for it’s eye catching colors and effect.
You will … Read More...
Planting Your Garden IN A Straw Bale
When you think of planting a garden, you need to keep in mind that the key factor in getting your garden to actually grow is having the proper environment. Good soil and proper moisture control is crucial in allowing your … Read More...
DIY Pet Memory Pendant
This is a very touching and heartfelt tutorial. This project shows you how to take a pets ID tag and turn it into a wearable keepsake. These could also be made into key chains or bag tags. The full tutorial … Read More...
Free Pattern – Bunny Security Blanket
Oh my goodness this must be the most adorable little Crochet Bunny Blanket. The pattern for this one is totally FREE and is provided by my new Crochet Crush Anabelia Handmade. I know I am way too old … Read More...
How much do fabric designers earn?
Fabric designers are the rock stars of the sewing world. Make pretty designs that get turned into fabric that everyone drools over – sounds like a glamorous life, no? Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed … Read More...
Candy Wrapper Turkey
If your kids went trick-or-treating, you probably still have a good stash of candy lying around. This adorable project from Tammy at Housing a Forest is a great way to recycle some of the wrappers from those sweet treats. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater pom pom hat
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can create an awesome pom pom hat out of an old sweater. Well, an old sweater and some yarn for the pom pom. They’re quick to make because the hem of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Falling leaves felt pillow
The beautiful falling leaves on this felt pillow have me embracing the cooler weather that has rolled in. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created it for the Gift Items challenge at Crazy Little Projects, and she shares a tutorial on … Read More...
Project: Snowman Christmas Card
Ah yes, winter is finally here. In KY we had our first light snow fall already! Celebrate this blustery weather with an adorable snowman card. Nicole Magourik shares a video tutorial for stamping up this fun winter scene using coordinating … Read More...