I’m pretty sure I told you before about Red Heart’s Christmas in July pattern collection. A lot of these are crochet, but I saw a new one this week that caught my eye for knitters.
The Red Jumper is a … Read More...
55 Great Cleaning Tips
While the task of cleaning can be a tedious and overwhelming one, there can be ways to make it a little easier. These 55 tips can give you a little extra push to get some of those tasks done that … Read More...
Tutorial: Water bottle holder with clip
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this water bottle carrier with a clip to attach it to a backpack or bike handle or even a belt loop. It’s made from oilcloth or laminated fabric so it’s sturdy … Read More...
Homemade Baby Shampoo
Now I have your attention with the most adorable blue eyed baby. This tutorial is for a Homemade baby shampoo that’s gentle and effective. With a mop of hair like this gorgeous baby you are going to need to freshen … Read More...
New E-Book from Helios Glass – Ending Fused Glass Disasters
I love getting new e-books from Helios Glass. They’re always perfect for the moment, as is this new one, Ending Fused Glass Disasters. One of my last slumps had me sighing in sadness since a bulge was right in … Read More...
Polar Ice Fishing Science Experiment
It may be summer time where I live, but I think this wintery science experiment would be perfect to do on a hot day. In fact, on a hot day, you might be able to think of even more fun … Read More...
Floating Moss Letters Tutorial
Moss letters floating in thrifted frames are the perfect decorative element for a rustic, woodland-inspired wedding!. Learn how to make them with a quick and easy tutorial from A Handcrafted Wedding.
Discover a treasure trove of valuable insights and … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Boys’ reversible mesh shorts
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making these reversible mesh shorts for boys. She made the ones you see here for her own boys, and they’ve worn them all summer long. I’ll take that as their … Read More...
DIY: Flower Flip Flops
Rachel from Adventures in Making is sharing a tutorial on how to make these cute Flower Flip Flops! She shows how to make the fabric flowers, as well as painting the flip flops with nail polish!
Get the DIY here: … Read More...
DIY Burlap Ring Bearer Pillow
Printed burlap has been catching my eye at craft and fabric stores lately, but leave it to the crafty geniuses at Something Turquoise to come up with a fun way to use it! In 30 minutes or less you can … Read More...
Summer of Sketches Day 3 | Multiple Photos
Here’s your sketch for today
Right click to save the image for your files.
Here are two pages using the sketch:
1. Vernell’s page
2. Francine’s Page
Follow our linked names to get more info and detail shots of our … Read More...
Tutorial: Twist back top
Gina Michele puts a twist on a basic boxy top. Literally. She gives the back of the shirt a twist before sewing it up so it has a drapey open back. She shares a tutorial showing how to make it. … Read More...
Crochet Goodies For Your Consideration
I was browsing through Etsy to see what’s new there and ran across a few things I wanted to share with my readers. These are patterns that cost money, but they certainly look worth a few bucks to me. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Mohave Stick Necklace
Julie Picarello makes fantastic mokume gane and there’s a freebie tutorial on Sculpey.com with instructions for it. The tutorial uses Sculpey’s new Soufflé clay but I’m betting you can tweak the colours in the clay of your choice to make … Read More...
Pattern and tute: Typewriter quilt block
Joanna of Shape Moth created this inviting quilt block, a typewriter with paper in place. She shares on her blog a paper piece pattern, in two sizes. Get the PP typewriter tutorial and free downloadable pattern.
Image credit: Shape … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted file pouch
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a quilted file pouch that’s perfect for back to school. The large zippered pouch will keep your papers and files organized, and the zip closure … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt basket of fruit for play kitchens
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making this play basket of fruit out of felt. This would make a cute addition to a child’s play kitchen! The felt basket is filled with nutritious felt fruit – an apple, a lemon, … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s Preppy Kitty Skirt
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Preppy Kitty Skirt. It’s a super cute girl’s pleated skirt, with a bow at the waist and a sweet kitty face applique. She gives dimensions to make one in a girl’s … Read More...
Make Faux Succulents out of Felt
The DIY Mommy is hosted by Christina the mother of 3 girls and blogs out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 2009. Her blog is dedicated to crafty DIY and a lifestyle blog about making things for mommy, for baby and … Read More...
Yarnmarket Sold to Love Knitting
According to a notice on their website and an email sent to subscribers, Yarnmarket has closed its doors and its remaining stock has been sold to Love Knitting.
Yarnmarket was an online yarn, pattern and notions store that was in … Read More...