Sorry a day late! I had hoped to get this out yesterday afternoon, but my computer decided it was done working. Thank goodness I have a computer savvy husband, but unfortunately he wasn’t available till this morning. Hoping the old … Read More...
July 4 Quickie Crochet – or how to spend your 3 day weekend
So, if you’re fortunate, you might find yourself sitting around a campfire, picnic table, pool, or family room, thinking of a small project to crochet. Here you go! Four free, quick patterns that, of course, can be worked up in … Read More...
Men who sew, and sexism in the sewing community
Deanna from Sew McCool usually writes blog posts with sewing inspiration and tutorials. But her post about men who sew has grabbed my attention more than any other post she has written. In it, she examines the sexism that exists … Read More...
Join Edie Eckman in a Free Cable Afghan Knitalong
Edie Eckman, Red Heart Yarn and CreativeBug have teamed up for a 12-week free knitalong course to make a cabled afghan, and the first lesson launched today.
It begins with a discussion of the materials needed — it calls for … Read More...
6 Upcycled DIY Patio Furniture Tutorials
We are spending more and more time outside now that the weather is warming, so why not make your outdoor space more beautiful and more enjoyable? A nice piece of patio furniture
can make all the difference in your patio area. However, … Read More...
Beautiful Updated Coffee Table Tutorial
Herringbone is a very trendy pattern right now, just as gold is the “in” color to decorate with. What better way to add in a touch of color and pattern than with a beautiful accent table? This amazing DIY project … Read More...
Free pattern: Gathered Summer Skirt
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for Gathered Summer Skirt, a knee-length tiered skirt perfect for summer wear. The gathering on the tiers creates just the right amount of fullness throughout the skirt. She gives sizing for … Read More...
Soap Recipe Cinnamon and Cocoa
This soap looks like a block of chocolate and (assumingly) smells like one too. It is created in a Olive oil base soap and the add in’s are cocoa and cinnamon making this soap divine. Full Recipe Here.
Easy Cable Knit Skirt – A wardrobe refashion
Cintia of “My Poppet” has this “Easy Cable Knit Skirt” tutorial helping us with a wardrobe refashion. She has a complete tutorial for us to follow. You can use other types of sweaters; it does not have to be Cable … Read More...
Knit Doll Hair for a Costume or Dress Up
Mary Scott Huff recently shared a fun free pattern for knit doll hair with a bow (sided for an adult) over at the Craftside blog. This was a leftover project from her book Fun and Fantastical Hats to Knit, and … Read More...
Patriotic Paper Flowers
Gather together the kids and make a variety of red, white and blue flowers that can be used as decorations, turned into fashionable barrettes or brooches, and even hostess gifts. All you need is some fun paper and whatever base … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy fabric flower brooch
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a loopy fabric flower brooch. You can make the loopy fabric flowers from any type of fabric and the sewing is super simple, requiring only a straight seam. She shows examples made … Read More...
How to Make Goregous Paper Flower BouquetsOubly Blog
Check out this fun tutorial that teaches you how to make paper flower bouquets on the Oublu blog! Perfect for parties, weddings, and even home decor.
DIY Wedding Cake
Making your own wedding cake might seem a bit overwhelming. The key to success is to keep it simple! Learn how to create the fun cake shown above with a tutorial from Intimate Weddings. The post includes links to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Child’s laminated fabric apron
Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a child’s apron from laminated fabric
. The laminated fabric will wipe clean easily, which is good because kids can make a big … Read More...
Project: Gate Fold Card (from a Stand Up Die)
It’s always great if you can find multiple uses for the same crafting tool! Stephanie over at the Stamps of Life will show you how to use her Sizzix Stand Up card die to make a Gatefold card using the … Read More...
How To: Folksy DIY Cross stitched Organizer
I love cute things…puppies, kittens…organizers. Wait a sec, did I just say organizer? Yep! I did! This adorable Cross Stitched Organizer is perfect for little and big kids alike. I would just love this in my craft room. The face … Read More...
Inchies Have Taken Over!
Inchies are taking over the crafty world! They are everywhere I turn. These pint size projects pack a big punch in such a small space. Over at Craftster.org not only is there an Inchies Swap going on right now, … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s fabric crown, plus 6 free templates
Laura from We Wilsons shares a tutorial at Pretty Prudent showing how to make a child’s fabric crown.She also gives 6 free templates to make them in fun crown-y shapes. You can keep it as a special birthday crown, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded scrap fabric flower
Keeley from Hope & Gloria shows how you can make these happy fabric flowers. You can pull out your fabric scraps to make these folded fabric flowers. The folded petal shapes give them dimension. You can use them for brooches … Read More...