Hate it when the pocket lining on an inset pocket rolls to the outside? Understitching will help keep that from happening. Deanna from Sew McCool shares a tutorial showing how you can understitch a inset pocket. It’s just a few … Read More...
Project: Fox in the Forest Card
Lawn Fawn stamps is introducing some of their brand new winter and Christmas clear stamp sets and matching die stes like the lovely Joy to the Woods set, perfect for making cute woodland winter scenes. On the Lawn Fawn blog … Read More...
Cozy Fall Crafts by: Better Homes & Gardens
Always check out “Better Homes & Gardens for seasonal crafting ideas. Like this Felt Acorn Pincushion with a pattern or these Harvest-Color Felt Coasters. There are 26 crafts in all that you may like to try. Put a touch … Read More...
Winner of Felt-o-ween book giveaway
Congrats go out to Brooke H. of Winfield IL. Shi is the winner of a copy of Felt-o-Ween: 40 Scary-Cute Projects to Celebrate Halloween!
Great Ways to Weave in Ends
I confess I’m not great at weaving in ends. Sometimes it’s hard to decide exactly where to put them, or it can get tricky in colorwork knitting to hide them in the right places. And I suffer from end creep. … Read More...
How to make faux dripping Halloween candles
I am such a big fan of faux candles, real ones that are lit are really pretty but just seem kind of dangerous in my house. These faux candles all in black are the perfect solution for Halloween. Pop on … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn acorn tea towel
Steph from Crafting in the Rain guest blogs at Mabey She Made It with a tutorial showing how you can make this autumn acorn tea towel. The acorn is stenciled on to a purchased tea towel, with a coordinating tea … Read More...
FABRIC BALLOON DIY
Heidi and Heather are twin sisters and host “just give a little” a blog by fairy birds. They have a book on the market titled “fairy birds” a book that encourages children to learn about giving to others (that you … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Sweater for Your Little Pumpkin
Now that I’m not working on a book any more, I’ve been making it up to my daughter by knitting her some stuff for a change. And I’m pretty sure if she saw Vickie Howell’s newest pattern, the Scardey Cat … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric shoelaces
Whether they’re nasty from being stepped on too many times, or just plain boring, you can replace your sneaker’s shoelaces with fabric shoelaces you make yourself. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how to do it. They’re … Read More...
Knitting with dog hair
The other day, we brought you details about the book, crafting with cat hair. To make it fair, it is to be expected that we will find something that satisfies the dog lovers as well.
I also love the … Read More...
What You Can Plant Now That Can Actually Survive The Winter
No matter if you have been gardening for years on end or if you are new to the idea, you know that it is not necessarily something you can do for little money. It takes both a lot of time … Read More...
Tutorial: Canteen inspired fall bag
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a canteen style bag, which seems rather perfect for fall especially when made from corduroy and tweed. The canteen inspired shape reminds of me of fall camping trips, and leaves crunching underfoot while hiking … Read More...
Freebie: Happy Fall!
Who is ready for fall? Sweaters, falling leaves and of course, pumpkins! I love everything pumpkin. This adorable Fall cross stitch sampler is a freebie from the wonderful Snowflower Diaries. I just adore the crow with the flowers. Stitching this … Read More...
Fun Football Themed Party Ideas
It’s football season again! Whether your favorite football fan is having a birthday, or you’re just hosting a tailgate-themed party for the big game, these ideas from Kimberly’s bugaboo, mini, mr & me blog will add to any football party. … Read More...
Pencil Control for Early Learners
These free printables will certainly have your little one wanting to practice with a pencil. Nicolette, from Powerful Mothering, offers 6 different pages you can print out for your kids. If you prefer, you can use these templates and Nicolette’s … Read More...
Freebie: A Bunch of Bunnies
The bunnies…they are attacking us with their cuteness! AACCKKKK! Make it stop! I can’t handle anymore cute bunnies (faints and drops to floor). Okay so maybe I didn’t faint over these adorable bunnies, but I could because they are so … Read More...
DIY Rustic Mr & Mrs Signs
I think these Mr. and Mrs. signs are simply adorable! Round wood slices paired with a bit of gilding create the perfect duo for a rustic glam wedding. If you substitute some numbers or names instead of the Mr. and … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY this pearl cut out t-shirt
Maegan from Love Maegan shows how you can make this pearl cut out t-shirt. She started with a plain t-shirt, adding the cut outs and stitching pearls in the spaces, but you could also create the effect on a t-shirt … Read More...
8 Tutorials To Make Your Own Halloween Costume
Halloween is not too far away and if you are trying to decide what kind of a costume to make for your little ghouls, then check out this post! Today we have brought you 8 different ideas of costumes you … Read More...