Currently every Simpsons episode ever is being aired. 12 days of Simpson! I have been binge watching all 552 episodes and my DVR is getting close to being full. To honor The Simpsons, above are some of my favorite stitchy … Read More...
Inspiration: 3-D Tardis Cross Stitch
Did you watch the season premiere of Dr. Who last night? What did you think of the new doctor? In a short time, I have fallen in love. I’m excited to see what adventures he will get into. As excited … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 girls dress styles from a raglan sleeve t-shirt pattern
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make two styles of girls dresses from a basic raglan sleeve t-shirt pattern. One is a drop waist dress with gathered skirt, the other an A-line dress cinched at the waist … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Witch Paper Die Cut
Free SVG Files has a fun vintage witch die cut to download for free in a Zip format that includes the .svg files for use with Sure Cuts A Lot, Make-The-Cut, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or any other SVG compatible … Read More...
Winner of Flutter fabric bundle
Via Random.org, I drew commenter 31, who said this about the “Flutter” fabric collection by Laura Gunn:I love the butterfly print and the painters canvas in mermaid. So pretty!!Congratulations Karen, I will contact you privately to get this … Read More...
“It Girl” Crochet
Don’t you love the unique wrist warmers on the cover of this new book? I love the symmetry as well as the swirl effect the designer has created. This is just one of 23 patterns for accessories in this book… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy onesie dress
It’s easy to turn an inexpensive onesie into a cute baby dress. Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can do it. The oneside dress has a gathered skirt sewn on to it, with the bottom of the onesie … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Make a Shaker Card
This mermaid card from My Art Lab is simply stunning! The mermaid is stamped behind clear plastic acetate with sequins and glitter trapped behind so it floats around her to make a shaker card. There are so many fun little … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered magnetic pinkeeper
My favorite pincushions are the magnetic ones. Red Brolly shows how you can make this handy magnetic needlekeep. Keep it near you while you’re sewing to hold the needles and pins you need for the project. It’s a quick project, … Read More...
DIY Pop of Color Makeup Mirror
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple sent in a link to her restyled mirror! She gave her makeup mirror a new look using some spray paint and shared how she did it on her blog!
Here’s what Stephanie has to say … Read More...
Tutorial: Back-to-school supply pouch
Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a free pattern for this pretty back-to-school supply pouch. It has a boxed bottom, and snaps
on each side to pinch it together at the top. It doesn’t have to be used for just … Read More...
10 Halloween treats for kids
Kids love Halloween and they REALLY love Halloween treats. Your children will enjoy making (or for the very little ones, helping to make) these easy treats and drinks. There’s no shortage of ghosts, mummies, and brains on this list. … Read More...
How Do You Decorate For Fall?
I absolutely LOVE Fall. It has got to be, by far, one of my favorite seasons. I love the crisp cool air, the warm and yummy smells that come with all of the treats and baked goods, and the beautiful … Read More...
Ice Cream Lunch
Who doesn’t want dessert for a meal?
Here is a cute take on the ice cream cone, but in a lunch form. Jill at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons loves to create fun meals with her 3 boys and … Read More...
DIY Painted Glass Bead Necklace
These glass crystal drops have been hand painted to create a layered colorful statement piece. The full tutorial can be found here and whilst each one was hand painted and marked off with painters tape I think I would be … Read More...
DIY Geoboard with Fabric Loops
If you are looking for a fun way to teach shapes to your kids, you might want to consider making a geoboard. This geoboard is easy to make using items you can find at any home improvement store and it … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini backpacks made from shorts
Jill from Creating My Way To Success is on a Use What You’ve Got kick. Instead of buying new supplies, she has challenged herself to use what she’s got. These mini backpacks are one of her Use What You’ve Got … Read More...
Tutorial: Lip gloss cozy
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio show how to make a lip gloss cozy. It’s a small fabric pouch just big enough to hold a tube of chapstick
or lip gloss. She shows it on a keychain, but I think … Read More...
Project: Stamped Art Canvas
Stamping doesn’t just have to be for cards, use stamps in your mixed media art work as well. Paola from My Whimsical Little World used torn papers, ink sprays, oil pastels, stencils and added a digital stamped image (colored with … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued apple pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web blog showing how you can make this appliqued apple pillow. The rectangular pillow has three apples appliqued on it, with bites taken out of them as they you … Read More...