ChiWei is a Jersey Girl who lives in a 100 year old Colonial money pit with their golden retriever Izzy, two kids, and a never-ending list of renovations. If you crochet or knit or just have balls of yarn; you … Read More...
1940s vintage sewing giveaway from Pattern Patter
Vintage sewing enthusiasts, this giveaway is for you! The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ team, Pattern Patter, has collected a group of 1940s sewing patterns and notions to give away to one of their followers. The prize package is a collection … Read More...
Frozen Dinosaur Eggs
I suppose this project might be a good one for the middle of summer, when the weather outside is hot and it would feel great to play with a chunk of ice, it really can be fun any time of … Read More...
Stitch Rock Indie Craft Fair
The 8th Annual Stitch Rock Indie Craft Fair and Bazaar is only 3 weeks away!
Stitch Rock is South Florida’s largest annual indie craft fair & bazaar bringing back
old school crafting techniques with new school flare! With over 80 … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY cage bra top
Gina Michele shows how you can DIY a cage bra top like this one. Worn under an open back top, it looks like you’re wearing a cage bra but it’s actually all-in-one with a top. All you need to make … Read More...
8 Ways to Add Pumpkins To Your Fall Wedding Decor
Fall weddings can be absolutely stunning, thanks to the beautiful and rich colors that Mother Nature provides for us. Because of that color palate, we also have a large variety of options for wedding décor by pulling in the natural … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flowers made with window screening
Would you use window screening to make pretty fabric flowersw? Steph from Crafting in the Rain says yes! And the result is quite pretty. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The contrast of the black screening with … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Watercolor Look with Markers
This stunning pink peony flower card doesn’t even look like it’s stamped but it actually is! Stamping on water color paper using water soluble markers (like the Tim Holtz Distress Ink markers
) instead of ink pads you can go … Read More...
Tutorial: Notebook paper pencil pouch
Amy from Friends Stitched Together guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make her Notebook Paper Zipper Pouch. The pencil pouch sewn to look like a sheet of notebook paper is perfect for back-to-school! Grommets down … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a simple knit waistband
Probably the easiest way to make a waistband is the knit waistband. There’s no elastic, no zipper, no button required. All you need is a band of stretchy knit fabric. The soft stretch of the fabric makes this a comfortable … Read More...
Make Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween
If you’re thinking of having a Halloween-themed party and are looking for some cute, sweet snacks to add to your menu, then head over to the Cincy Shopper page and check out this idea for pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie
Treats. This … Read More...
Mini Caramel Apples
Caramel apples are yummy, but very messy! Plus, they can be kind of hard to eat! These mini caramel apples save the day!
What a great treat to make with the kids! Plus, it is easy for them to eat … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Blue Hair for a Fantasy Themed Card
Sometimes you might have a stamp of a fairy, mermaid, witch or other fantasy girl and you don’t want her to have “normal” colored hair so why not try coloring her hair blue for a really unique look. Yani at … Read More...
Floating Head Hanging Ghosts Tutorial
These Floating Head Hanging Ghosts are the coolest 🙂 A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE and it looks a little creepy; but it is for a Halloween ghost. Ashley of “Simply Designing” shows you just how to make these … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Felt Fox
Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Little Felt Fox. He is so sweet all curled up and taking a nap! He’s hand stitched together from felt. You can take this … Read More...
Knitty Deep Fall ’14 is Here
I always have to smile at the names of collections. It’s not even officially fall yet and the Deep Fall issue of Knitty just went live. But if you want to knit things to wear when it’s truly fall and … Read More...
Your kids can learn to crave Broccoli. Here is how..
If there is one vegetable that is loathed in our household, it is the humble broccoli. I am not sure what it is about this vegetable, but our kids hate it and don’t want to touch it. I believe that … Read More...
Josh Bennett Profiled in New York Times
I don’t really know what to say about this piece about knitwear designer Josh Bennett in the New York Times. I almost feel like it’s just men knitting season (exhibit A: the actually really nice story in the Wall … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-up A-frame organizer
This A-frame organizer is pure genius! Marni from Haberdashery Fun created it and she shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. It keeps your cosmetics organized but also within easy reach because it stands up. But when you … Read More...
Sharpie Makeovers
Who knew a permanent marker could have so many possibilities? With tips and ideas of things from furniture updates to updating your wardrobe and even home décor, this post is one that has endless potential. See which of these 34 … Read More...