Have you been just dying to stitch up something whimsical, silly or completely out there? Now is your chance! Craftster.org is hosting its monthly Hoopla Stitch Along. This month’s theme is: Whimsical, nonsense, free range stitching. Why not try your … Read More...
Easy Lego Party Menu Ideas
Kids love themed party food, but I think many parents struggle to figure out what to serve at a Lego-themed birthday party. Fortunately, Kojo Designs has several great suggestions. My personal favorite is the Lego sugar cookies, which are just … Read More...
Did you hear about the man who inserted sewing needles into meat?
.. He was denied bail and is currently in jail.
And why is this news. Because it got us thinking about as to what all you can do with sewing needles.
Thankfully, in this case, no one was hurt and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – 15-minute kids bandanna shorts
Susan from Living With Punks shows how you can make these kids bandana shorts. They’re made from two bandanas – one for each leg. They’re quick to make. She says you can make a pair in just 15 minutes. The … Read More...
20 Unexpected Uses For Epsom Salt
When you see the words “Epsom Salts”, you may think of a nice relaxing day soaking in a nice hot bath. Or maybe you like to rest your tired toes in a tub of salts at the end of a … Read More...
Knit a Scrappy Sunglass Case with Linen Stitch
Here’s a great idea for using little bits of leftover yarn: stitch up a sunglass case in your brightest colors.
This one, from We Are Knitters, uses leftover bits of pima cotton yarn from their knitting kits, but you could … Read More...
Homemade Cheese Crackers
Cheese crackers!
Nikki at Tikkido shows us how to make a cheesy cracker with just four ingredients. You can shape them into any shape you want or just cut them into squares. Make sure you dot (poke holes) the dough. … Read More...
Up-cycled Flower Tray Jewelry Organizer
This Simple Jewelry organizer is affordable and surprisingly functional. Organizing your life is a great way to speed up the “getting ready” process and grab a few more minutes of me time. Full Tutorial Here.
Free pattern: Adorable hedgehog coin purse
Ohhhh my, how cute is this hedgehog coin purse! I’m loving all of her folded fabric spikes, and her sweet hedgehog face! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making one. She has named her Annette, after her … Read More...
22 DIY Craft Fair Displays
As a crafter, If I can DIY something instead of purchasing it, I will. That especially applies for craft fair displays and the blog, Creative Income, thinks so too!
They’re rounded up 22 different craft fair displays that you can … Read More...
Chalkboard Notebook
I will freely admit that for some reason I am drawn to the traditional black and white composition books when I see them at the store. I have been known to put one or two in my cart for absolutely … Read More...
DIY Rubber Slime
This looks like a fun activity to do with the kids, especially in these last days of summer.
Similar to a homemade silly putty this is modified version of it that will allow the kids to bounce it as well.… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girls apron dress with hidden side pockets
Amy from Friends Stitched Together guest blogs at Mabey She Made It with a tutorial showing how to make this little girls apron dress with hidden side pockets. Hidden pockets make such fun detail for kids’ clothes! She uses the … Read More...
Tutorial | Print Your Own Journal Cards + Free Template
Download a free layered template from Heather Greenwood, and follow along as she shows how to use it to make and print out journaling cards from digital elements.
Her detailed steps take you through downloading, unzipping and saving the … Read More...
Tutorial: Apple messenger bag
This apple messenger bag seems fitting for back-to-school time, but I would totally carry it year round! Angelina from JoJo & Eloise and Ruby Jean shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat Blog showing how to make it. An apple … Read More...
Tutorial: Card Bordering using Die Cuts
Turn shaped dies into fun edge borders for your cards, the Capture the Moment blog has a video tutorial to show you how. This cool ideas will work with so many different dies but this fun apple card is perfect … Read More...
Book review: Where Women Create Quilters
Jo Packham, editor of the Where Women Create series, presents a fanciful peek into the creative spaces and minds of various artists. Last October, she came out with Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories
. Excitement ensued. And though … Read More...
Tutorial: Faceted “Eye” Effect
These beads look like the composite or faceted eyes that some insects have. The use of mica powders gives the whole piece a nice shine and colour variation. Andrea Machler, the author, refers to the mesh she uses as tulle … Read More...
Winner of the book Reclaimed Textiles
Congrats go out to Kris W. of Depew, NY the winner of Reclaimed Textiles: Techniques for paper, stitch, plastic and mixed-media
How To Make A Tutorial: DIY three way mirror
When you’re trying on clothes in a store, a three-way mirror
makes it easy to see how the garment fits from all angles. How nice would it be to have one in your sewing room, so you could check the … Read More...