Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this cute flounce sleeve crop top. It’s a simple boxy crop top, but with flounces sewn down either side. It’s awesome in adult sizes, but it would also be a … Read More...
Patterns! Patterns! Patterns!
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. … Read More...
DIY Piano Cell Phone Case
I love cute, restyled phone cases. Renee from Cute Simple Stuff shares a really cute and artsy way to doll up a cell phone case. She shares a few images and then the tutorial in video form. This is … Read More...
Tip: Stamping on Acatate
Wedding Season
A sampling of what polymer clay artists are doing for the wedding season:
Toasting Glasses by EleganceEmbodied | Unique Figurines Cake Topper by CakeTopperArt |
Ring Dish by ClayConceptsInc | Napkin Rings by minihandmade |
Quilts and Color video
Grab a cuppa, sit down and treat yourself to this lecture Quilts and Color: The Pilgrim/Roy Collection.
Toy Birthday Candle
This adorable candle holder is just perfect for a little one’s birthday. Forget those store bought number candles and create something a little special for your child’s special day. My boy would actually go crazy if I drilled a hole … Read More...
Cross Stitch Freebie: 4th of July
4th of July is just around the corner and thanks to the Tiny Modernist you can stitch up this festive sampler in no time. This would be great for a banner or a … Read More...
Inspiration: Daisy Stitch Sampler
Elderflower at Craftster.org started this project over a year ago. Each petal is a different stitch and color. Everyone in her guild interpreted the daisy in their own way. I love the textures each stitch made. This is a … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple summer tank top
Liz shares a free pattern for making this simple tank top, her go-to top for easy summer wear. You can dress it up or down, wearing it with jeans for casual wear or a skirt and blazer for dressier occasions. … Read More...
Project: Travel Card
Send someone off in style with a cute travel card, find a video tutorial for making this one over on the Purple Onion stamps blog.
-Heather
Easy DIY Faux Fur Rug tutorial
Jen of “City Farmhouse” lives on the eastern coastline of Long Island with her hubby and two sweet little boys. Do take the time to take the tour of her City Farmhouse and all her projects when you visit her … Read More...
Jazz Up Your 4th of July with Free Party Printables
I’m a huge fan of free party printables, since they leave me more room in my budget for food and entertainment. If you’re throwing a Fourth of July celebration, Pizzazzarie has a festive collection of free printables that includes invitations, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy leather and fabric glasses case
Summer is sunglasses season. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make this leather sunglasses case, color blocked with a fun fabric print. It’s a quick, easy project you can whip up in an evening, and it’ll help keep … Read More...
7 tips for teaching a teen to sew
Every now and then I have a friend tell me their teen (or tween) wants to learn to sew. Teaching a teen to sew is different than teaching a child or an adult. Their interests, their temperament, and their need … Read More...
Winner of the 2 Where Women Create books and 2 magazines
Congrats go out to Becki B. of Macon GA. She is the winner of:
Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories by Jo Packham
The Artisan Food Entrepreneur by Jo Packham
Cast your vote for Sewing Notions contest
Bits and Bobbins is one of three designs that got my vote at Spoonflower’s Sewing Notions Design Contest. The large scale bobbins, top left, made this one – created by Kelsey Boes) sing. As explained at Spoonflower blog, the … Read More...
Make Your Own Button Shaped Stepping Stones
This fun little post comes to us today thanks to Mark Montano. He has this great tutorial on his blog for these adorable button shaped stepping stones made from cement. The process is so easy and his tutorial is written … Read More...
Free pattern: Criss Cross Romper for babies
Shannon from Little Kids Grow and Peaches & Peanuts shares a free pattern at The Ribbon Retreat for making her Criss Cross Romper for babies. It’s made from knit fabric, with fold over elastic to finish the edges. Her free … Read More...
DIY Layered Citrus Scrub
This layered citrus scrub not only looks divine , smells divine but it leaves your skin divine too. The presentation is perfect for gift giving or leaving on the bath counter. Simple to make and very inexpensive to create. … Read More...