Michelle of Buttontree Lane shares her latest make, a quilt she affectionately calls, “Don’t Mess with My Rainbow”. It’s a stunner. She started with a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) of bright fabric strips, paired them with a solid, then sewed … Read More...
Technique: Watercoloring Stamped Images for a Realistic Look
Head over to the W Plus 9 Stamps blog and learn how to turn your stamped images into works of water color art. Using a light colored ink pad to stamp and then coloring over the images with water colors … Read More...
Alien Vs Lovey Crochet
Is this an Alien or a Lovey? Depends on your status as an Earthling or a kid, I guess. I love the simplicity of this pattern and how it could work up to make a very special huggable gift … Read More...
Vote between two storefronts
For the last week, votes have been coming in for my Best Fabric Shop Storefront Contest. Thanks for your many responses and great comments. I planned to name a winner this morning, but cannot, because we have a tie. And, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy 30 minute apron
You can make this lovely apron in just 30 minutes. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how. The wide ribbon waistband is a pretty accent that also simplifies the construction. And the pom poms around the hem are … Read More...
Tutorial: Graphic silhouette pillows
Mark Montano shows how you can make these graphic animal silhouette pillows. A silhouette from bright fabric really pops with the bold print pillow covers. He uses E-6000 Stitchless Iron On Glue to attach the silhouettes to the pillow covers, … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect Maxi Skirt
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Perfect Maxi Skirt. What makes it perfect? Well, it fits snug through the waist, skims your hips, and flares out just enough to allow you to … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Mummy Digital Stamp
Get started on those Halloween cards with a free digital stamp image from Dearie Dolls, what a cute little Mummy! Click here to download a color or black and white image to color in yourself.
-Heather
Looking for more … Read More...
How to make Pantains (Curtains made from pants!)
I love when a crafter is as crafty with their words as they are with their creations. Doesn’t the word “pantains” just make you smile? If you have the need to make a mini set of curtains why not try … Read More...
Embellish Your Knits Easily with Mr. Micknit
Have you ever knit something, maybe for a gift or for the holidays, and wanted to give it a little extra special something without a whole lot of work on your part?
I got the chance to play with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Water bottle tote
Javeriya from Believe & Inspire shows how you can make a water bottle tote. This would be awesome for soccer practices, which are starting up soon for us. It would also make a sweet back-to-school gift for a teacher. Her … Read More...
Halloween Stripe and Felt Flower Wreath and FREE Printable Flower Template!
Jennifer of “Tater Tots and Jello” has a tutorial for the most eye catching “Halloween Stripe and Felt Flower Wreath” that will jazz up your Halloween front door. She saw and wreath last year that she fell in love with … Read More...
Peace, Love, Cheer Birthday Party Ideas
Whether your little girl is dreaming about being a cheerleader or already earned her spot on the squad, this classic “Peace, Love, Cheer” theme from Uncommon Designs is sure to be a hit.
What I love about this party is … Read More...
Paper Connection International
Ann from All Things Paper is hosting a giveaway on her blog! You can enter to win some specialty handmade paper from Paper Connection International.
Here is a little bit about Paper Connection International-
Paper Connection is an incredible resource … Read More...
Hollow Forms for Polymer Clay
One of the big things in polymer clay is making hollow forms. Hollow forms can be made using two part forms, air for the filler or dissolving filler. I’ve used all of these and I’ve used cornstarch “gum” to make … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew preppy bow headband
Nikki from Tikkido shows how you can make this preppy big bow headband, with no sewing required. You can actually assemble the whole thing using hot glue. Of course, if you wanted to make this a sewing project, it would … Read More...
Tinfoil Cheese Dip
It’s almost time to go on our annual camping trip. I needed some new ideas!
I’m going to try this cheese dip that you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and then place in tinfoil at the camp site. … Read More...
25 Outdoor Kitchen Inspirations
Having an outdoor kitchen may be a bit of a fantasy for some of us but why not dream, right? Whether you are in the state to be able to have an outdoor kitchen or not, here are 25 outdoor … Read More...
Dirty to Clean Clothes in 10 minutes
Sounds too good to be true, right?
A new product, called Swash (by Whirlpool), promises to remove odors and wrinkles from already worn and dirty clothes so that you can wear them again.
The idea is to work with clothes … Read More...
Felt Pinecone Tutorial – Victor & Harry
How beautifully real this Felt Pinecone looks. Amber of “Salt Tree” has an excellent and complete tutorial for us to recreate hers. Think of all the ways you can use this for your fall decor. Use the size of a … Read More...