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...
Get Ready for Fall with Sunset Stripes Mittens
Kat at Just Crafty Enough set herself the goal of knitting a pair of mittens each month this year, and she’s taking it easy for July with a pair that uses stripes rather than her usual more complex colorwork.
The … Read More...
How to make recycled tp tube wall art
I have to believe that since you all keep crafting and sending in links to the cool projects you are making with recycled tp tubes you all want to keep reading about them. I personally love them and can’t believe … Read More...
Construction Pom Pom Pick Up and Sort Game
Do you have a little boy – or girl – who doesn’t like to participate in any sort of educational activities? If so, try this game! They will have so much fun, they will never suspect they are learning something.… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Comfy knit lounge pants
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of comfy knit lounge pants. I live in lounge pants like these! As soon as I walk in my door, I change out my skirts or jeans (or … Read More...
Etsy Feature- Sublimecolors
Barn Owl Print
Fox Print
I was browsing the etsy treasuries recently and I saw this lovely owl print by Sublimecolors. I love owls, and I think Elina’s Barn Owl painting is just gorgeous!
She paints more than just owls … Read More...
Tutorial: Cat coiled rope basket
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial at Henry Happened showing how to make the cutest kitty cat coiled rope basket. You can make it on your sewing machine, with the rows of rope sewn together with a zig … Read More...
Taking Project Life on the Road
Whether you’re heading to a crop, a friend’s house or going on a trip, these tips from Kristin will help you take your most needed Project Life basics on the road. She shows how she used a kit tray … Read More...
Review: A Muse Studio Stamps
This is my second review for the brand new A Muse Studio Catalog, if you missed my first one you can check it out here.
The brand new A Muse Studio catalog is filled with fantastic new stamps, paper and … Read More...
How To Make A Bubble Quilt
Skylar of Awaiting Ada made this handsome bubble quilt for her brother to enjoy in his desert shanty. She explains it’s much larger and heavier than other quilts she’s done in this style, requiring her to make some adjustments in … Read More...
Tutorial: Crochet yoke sundress for a little girl
Fabi from Fabi Creates combines crochet and sewing to make this beautiful little girl’s sundress. The yoke is crocheted, while the dress that is sewn to it is sewn from fabric. The look is breezy and summery. This style of … Read More...
Tutorial: Skirt with a hidden kangaroo pouch pocket
Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a skirt with a hidden kangaroo pocket. Rather than sewn on the front of the garment, like you’d find on a hoodie, the kangaroo pocket on this skirt is on the back … Read More...
{DIY: Felt modern advent calendar}
Melissa hosts of “The Sweet Escape” is a proud to be a Home & DIY contributor at Apartment Therapy, creator of Toronto Lifestyle Bloggers group and bi-monthly Blog Brunch as well as the founder of The Happy Blogger workshop series. … Read More...