Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Expanding Nautical Tote Bag. snaps
at the side give it a slimmer profile when you’re not carrying around so much. Or, when you’ve got more to carry around … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric bangle bracelet
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make these cute wrapped fabric bangle bracelets. They’re super easy to make and no sewing is required. You’ll just need thin strips of fabric (she used bandana for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy sew owl softie that kids can make
This owl softie is an easy sewing project. Janice from Maddie Moes shares a tutorial showing how to make him. She designed the project for kids learning to sew, and her tutorial is written to help an adult guide a … Read More...
Funky Wet Felted Bracelet Tutorial
Jennevieve is a fiber artist and sculptor and a contributor on “house inside out” where she is showing us how to make her “Funky Wet Felted Bracelet”! She has clear step-by-step instructions for us. Select your color and work along … Read More...
Project: Mini Paper Album
Turn one sheet of 12″x12″ cardstock into a fun little mini album, find directions over at the Get Creative with Traci blog. These would make great brag books or even slip tiny stamped notes inside for a fun card.
-Heather
Free Party Printables for a Vintage Barbie Birthday
If you have a daughter, Catch My Party’s free vintage Barbie printables are an easy way to put together a festive birthday celebration. Pair the printables with black, white, and pink balloon bouquets and a few of your daughter’s favorite … Read More...
How to make a recycled bamboo shade necklace
This has to fall under the list of most dramatic transformations! Pop on over to the link Monica sent into the post at Crafts at Squidoo that features a tutorial on how to make a necklace from recycled bamboo window … Read More...
How to make a 4th of July fire cracker decoration
Here is a quick and easy fun summer project to use to decorate for the 4th of July. I bet it would make a fun centerpiece. pop on over to Craftside for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More...
How to cut felt tutorial
You will like this tutorial when you want to cut out felt letters and shapes. Renae Bradley of “benzie design” has a very good tutorial that will make your getting just the shape you want without much trouble. Thanks Renae … Read More...
Tutorial: Serger differential feed, what it is and when to adjust
I love my serger, but I’ve always been confused by differential feed. I’m not sure exactly what it is, or why I should adjust it, so I generally just leave it alone. Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . just … Read More...
New Winner of Mollie Makes: Making It!
Since I didn’t hear back from our first winner of our giveaway of Mollie Makes: Making It! I’m choosing a new winner today. Congrats to Rebecca Van Horn who says
“I sew a lot for myself and for fun. At … Read More...
Winner of The Cutting Cafe Giveaway
Last week Regina from The Cutting Cafe graciously offered 3 sets from her shop. Congrats to Mae Conatser for winning! I’ll be passing along your email to Regina so you can get your prize.
Week 2: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Aside from the obvious advantage brick and mortar fabric stores have over online – you can touch the fabric – is the fact the shop owner can create a total experience for visitors. It starts but is not limited to … Read More...
A Simple Idea To Update Your Potted Plants
If you are looking for an idea for a beautiful, yet out of the box idea for a planter display, we have just the tutorial for you! Look at this creative idea for a modern-looking outdoor planter made out … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintuck front summer dress
Dixie from Dixie DIY shows how she modified a basic A-line dress pattern to give it pretty pintucks at the front. The rows of pintucks are subtle detail that add interest without overwhelming. They’re sewn on a separate panel of … Read More...
DIY – Cage Shoes
Love these cage style shoes! The best thing is how soft they are. These would be nice in a flat style too or even a chunky wedge with a spray painted matching heel. I am becoming obsessed with DIY Shoes.… Read More...
4th of July Cake
This cake is beautiful inside and out.
Creativelive Blog has created a red, white and blue cake outside and inside. She makes two recipes (which is included) of the white cake and divides the batter into thirds. One for blue, … Read More...
Check Out This Amazing Knit Circuit
I will never say that I’ve seen it all when it comes to knitting, because people are endlessly creative when it comes to uses for knitting, ways to knit and things to knit that I don’t think there’s an end … Read More...
DIY Zipper Board for Kids
This is a great way to encourage young kids to work on fine motor skills while learning how to zip and unzip. Kate, from Laughing Kids Learn, made this simple zipper board using a piece of cardboard, some colorful … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy towel beach bag
Gracie B from Betwixxt guest blogs at The NY Melrose Family with a tutorial showing how you can make a beach or pool tote out of a towel. It’s a super fast, super easy project. It takes only 4 steps … Read More...