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!
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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.
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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...
Techinque: “Rock and Roll” Stamping (using mutiple ink colors on one stamp)
One of the hottest new products out right now for card making are the Wink of Stella pens, they add a wonderful touch of shimmer to your cards. Just like Catherine Pooler I recently got the clear pen and LOVE … Read More...
7 Clever Minecraft Party Ideas
My nine-year-old loves Minecraft, as do most of his friends. If there’s a Minecraft-themed party in your future, check out Catch My Party’s list of Minecraft party ideas. The free Minecraft printables and the Creeper balloons are my personal … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern macrame pillow
This macramé pillow is not your mama’s 1970s macramé! The bright pink macramé contrasting with the white pillow gives a modern punch. And those pom poms! Ama from Ohoh Blog made it, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Putting a smooth hem on a curved fabric
Hemming a curved piece fabric, like on a circle skirt, can be challenging. The nature of circles is that the outer edges are longer than the inner edges, so when you turn in a hem you’re essentially needing to stitch … Read More...
Week 5: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
I have a special nominee this week for my Best Fabric Shop Storefront contest, namely The Quilt Shop. For starters, it’s located in a historic flat iron building in downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Second, the photograph itself is phenomenal; it’s … Read More...
39 DIY Tutorials For Making Your Own Wall Art
Finding the perfect piece of art for your wall can sometimes be pretty difficult. We get it in our mind what we want, but can’t seem to find it anywhere to buy. Well, thank goodness we are crafters! Why not … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded dress-up capes for kids
Never underestimate the power of a cape to transform a child into a superhero or princess or evil villain. Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make a hooded cape for kids’ dress-up play. She shows … Read More...