Practice is necessary to master any skill and this is particularly so when it comes to free motion quilting (FMQ). But who wants to learn on the quilt top that took them months to create? And what if that same … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho Shoulder Tote with Elastic Accents
Sew4Home shows how to make their Boho Shoulder Bag with Elastic Accents. Printed fold over elastic finishes the top of the bag and the gathered pockets, which will stretch to accommodate bulky items. accommodate bulky items. You can get fold … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric cut-out napkin rings
An from StraightGrain shows how you can make a set of fabric cut-out napkin rings. She used a star but you can use any simple shape. Depending on the shape you use, you could make them for any holiday or … Read More...
Project: Stitched Paper Pockets for Halloween Treats
Match up some pattern papers, stich them together on 3 sides , add some die cuts and stamped images and you’ve got some terrific Halloween treat pockets. Fill them with fluff and candy and make your little ghosts and goblins … Read More...
Free pattern: Fletcher chevron quilt
If you want to learn to quilt, you cannot get a better teacher than Wendi at Shiny Happy World. Of her pattern Fletcher, she explains,
… Read More...Like all my patterns, it’s designed especially for beginners, with links to video tutorials
Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front gathered skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a little girl’s gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. In the back, the waistband is an elastic casing, which means there’s no need for a zipper or … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt owl garland
Amber from Hillside Momma shows how you can make a cute owl garland like this one, with no sewing required. The owls would be cute for fall and Halloween decoration. There’s no sewing required because they’re made from felt. You … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby changing mat that folds to a clutch or satchel
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making a travel baby changing mat that folds into either a clutch or a satchel. The changing mat has pockets on either side to hold a pack of wipes and … Read More...
33 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Ideas
I must confess that pumpkin carving is not one of my talents. My family carves several each year and mine is always the saddest looking one of the bunch. But, with this list of 33 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Ideas, I … Read More...
WD-40 And The Many Things You Can Do With It
WD-40 is something that most of us probably have around our house. However, did you know that there are a lot more uses for it than just stopping a squeaky hinge? I was honestly kind of surprised with some of … Read More...
10 Ideas To Make a Wedding Photo Booth
Having a photo booth at your wedding reception can be a very fun and interactive prop for your guests and can actually double as a guest book for you as well. I’ve been to a couple of wedding myself with … Read More...
DIY Macrame Rope Necklace
Here comes the Macrame trend again and I love this rope design. It’s so chunky and natural and totally me. Unfortunately I don’t have the patience for Macrame. I might have to get my loom banding 7 year old into … Read More...
Cat Doorstop DIY
Wee Folk Art is a mother/daughter team with a mutual love of crafting and homemaking. With the “wee folks” in mind, most of their crafting is focused on children. You are going to love their darling felt cat doorstop. The … Read More...
Halloween Candy Dispensers
If you want a unique and fun way to present treats to all of the little ghouls and goblins you know, check out these creative candy dispensers! Ariean, from One Krieger Chick, created these adorable candy holders out of a … Read More...
10 Steps to a Stress Free Craft Show
Holidays are coming up fast and you know what that means- Craft Show Time!! Fall and Winter are the perfect time to do craft festivals and sell you artwork because people start getting the holiday spirit and start shopping … Read More...
Project: Skiing Snowman Card
How cute is this snowman, he’s ready to hit the slopes and go skiing! Nicole Magouirk is sharing a video on her blog showing how to make this cute winter scene card using stamps and die cuts from Simon Says … Read More...
Crochet Flowers with Pull Tabs
How amazing are and creative are these flowers? The pull tabs provide a natural way to hold these flowers and are great idea for Christmas gifts and decorations. They would look great hanging up from your Xmas tree or just … Read More...
How to add lights to your Halloween Quilt
This quilt (a portion shown here) is alight with Halloween fright. Do check out the cat’s expression (bottom right), so sweet I want it to be real. It was a gift quilt for Joanna of Applique Today from her MIL (mother-in-law). Joanna says she gets … Read More...
Tutorial: Fur lined infinity scarf
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make this cozy fur lined infinity scarf. The fur lining is soft against your skin, and will be warm and cozy during the cold … Read More...
‘Tis the Season!! Icicle Molds from Colour de Verre
Whether you like it or not it’s time to start thinking about the holiday season. It is upon us. So you can add to your ornament collection by getting an icicle mold from Colour de Verre. They also sell … Read More...