Do you know someone who has a talent for one of these wonderful hobbies? These beautiful cakes would be a perfect way to surprise that person at a birthday party, or maybe even a bridal shower. I have to say … Read More...
Getting Organized BEFORE The Holidays
Yes, it’s true, the “Holidays” are still a few months away. However, if you have had a busy first half of the year like I have, then you know the last half will go by just as quickly. It always … Read More...
Video tutorial: Patchwork coffee koozie
Fat quarter Shop shares a tutorial for making a patchwork coffee koozie. It’s a video tutorial so you can watch along and see how to make it. For the patchwork pieces, they recommend using a charm pack of pre-cut … Read More...
Five Little Monkeys Finger Puppets
If you have your own little monkeys, they will certainly enjoy making and playing with these cute monkey finger puppets that can be used when they sing the popular kid’s song “Five little monkeys jumping on the bed.
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Peg People Printable Clothes – Ninjas and Pirates
Dora from Plenty of Paprika shared these cute little peg ninjas on her blog! Not only are you likely to get inspiration just from looking at their cuteness, Dora also shared some free printables so that you can create your … Read More...
Free pattern: Yoga Skirt
Daniela from On the Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Yoga Skirt. It’s a circle skirt from stretch knit fabric, with a super comfortable yoga-style waistband. The wide waistband folds over the top of the skirt to keep … Read More...
Summer of Sketches 17| Landscape Portraits
Here’s our last sketch for the summer! I hope you’ve enjoyed playing around, and that you found some inspiration from everything we shared in July and August
I went with a digital page this time, sticking really close to the … Read More...
Sewing Free pattern: Sun and Rain Hat
I like to keep a sun hat tucked away in the back hatch of my car. You never know when you’re gonna need a little shade, whether it’s a trip to the pool (or park) or working in the garden. Lorenna … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Home Decor
This mixed media altered frame from Tim Holtz is stunning! Tim shares how he used printed tissue papers, stencils, glitter, embellishments and die cuts to make this lovely art piece on top of a plain picture frame. I love how … Read More...
Crochet An Amazing Lace Wrap Shawl
When I first saw this shawl, I was immediately intrigued with the unusual shape of it. You can see that better in the second photo. I wasn’t quite sure how it would remain situation on my shoulders, but, as you … Read More...
Tutorial: Succulent Wedding Favours
Emily of Merrypad mentions how she made the tiny succulent pots for her recent wedding out of clay. Her walkthrough is based on the tutorial by Rachel at Transient Expression.
You get to combine the insane popularity of teeny tiny … Read More...
Naomi Symmonds – Glass Artist
Over on Facebook I’m in a group called Glass Secessionism, which exposes me to a variety of glass artists work, as well as intelligent dialog about the future direction of glass art.Today Naomi Symmonds’ work was posted so I … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a zippered pocket to a purse pattern
I’m a pocket person, especially in my purses. I rely on pockets to keep smaller items, like an SD card or a stray earring, from getting lost in the bottom of my purse. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew neoprene circle skirt
Geneva from A Pair and A Spare shows how you can make this neoprene circle skirt. There’s no sewing involved. In fact, it’s just two simple cuts. How easy is that! She says neoprene is her go-to fabric for quick … Read More...
Celebrate with Your Own Donut Bar
Who doesn’t love to take a unique twist on the traditional? For instance, instead of a decorated cake at a birthday party, reception, or even just at your next family gathering in place of the “dessert table,” try this Donut … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a henley button placket to a shirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can add a henley style button placket to a t-shirt. It’s a partial button placket, one that doesn’t go the entire length of the shirt and only includes a few … Read More...
Yes, Men Knit, and It’s Not Even Shocking
This may be the first time ever I’ve seen a story about men knitting in a major publication that didn’t have the tone of “What? Men can knit?”
This piece from the Wall Street Journal is about a men’s knitting … Read More...
A frosting spatula put to use in the sewing room
I have a long spatula that I like to use for frosting cakes. Kate from See Kate Sew has one, too, but she uses it in the sewing room. I won’t tell you here what she uses it for, that … Read More...
BLT Dip
For me Labor Day weekend is the end of summer. I know it isn’t officially autumn till September, but it is the official end of the lazy days and kids are back to school.
We don’t have a party or … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pennant banner
This technique could be used for just about any theme all you need to do is choose the right t-shirt. Alix of the blog Joyaltee created a recycled t-shirt banner using a skull graphic t-shirt which makes it perfect for … Read More...
