I love it when patterns I find online actually use yarns that I know and have liked working with.
In the case of the Sprout Cardigan from Classic Elite Yarns, it’s Sprout, an organic cotton yarn that’s got a lot … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I love it when patterns I find online actually use yarns that I know and have liked working with.
In the case of the Sprout Cardigan from Classic Elite Yarns, it’s Sprout, an organic cotton yarn that’s got a lot … Read More...
While it may be obvious that this game would be great helping kids learn about colors and making patterns, it can also be used to practice counting. Beyond that, Amy, from The Connection We Share, discovered it was a great … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make this pretty layered crochet skirt. The top layer is a crocheted fabric, with a contrast solid for the lining. You won’t need a pattern to make it. She shows how to … Read More...
Let’s face it, we all have a stash of buttons somewhere around our house. Whether it be from a collection over time, or random pieces you find in your wash after the laundry is done, buttons are one item all … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This house shaped pillow makes such a fun accent! It would be cute in a playroom or a child’s bedroom. Creative Bug shares a tutorial showing how to make one. You can customize the house with windows, doors, plantings, and … Read More...
Want a unique cell phone case like no one else? Why not stamp your own. The Some Odd Girl stamps blog has directions for stamping your own phone case.
-Heather
by jd wolfe
If you think a plush edging ‘makes’ a blanket, this simple pattern is for you! Sonia Maria offers this free pattern for all of us. Her blog is written in Portugese, but you can have it translated or just use … Read More...
If you’re looking to have fun with your digital photos, or create photos with a twist, check out this tutorial at Submarines and Sewing Machines. She shows the steps in PicMonkey to combine two photos to create something new and … Read More...
Tiare at Tiare Smith Designs, put Faber Castell gelatos head to head with water soluble oil pastels. She compared them on both untreated and treated paper, and used a variety of techniques for the comparison. Which one do you … Read More...
I chose L?ve by paperandi because I loved the bright colors and the photos of her with her cute sons.
Tidbits about her:
I have been scrapbooking since my 1st pregnancy in 2008. I prefer the traditional style of scrapbooking. … Read More...
This is a sweet project for making caned watermelon buttons. I especially like that they’re purposefully made to go with a project from another medium. And you really can’t beat Sarah’s adorable model.
Photo by Sarah of Repeat Crafter … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Snaps make a convenient closure for a baby bib, and that’s important when you’re trying to get a bib around a squirmy baby. Snaps are also a convenient closure for other sewn items. They make great closures for wrist cuffs, … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The Sewing Dork shows how you can make a set of fabric bowl covers to use in place of plastic wrap. Unlike plastic wrap that sees just one use before getting tossed, these fabric covers can be washed and reused … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This Summer Tote by Amber from Crazy Little Projects is made from bright, sunny fabrics and has plenty of room to carry around summertime essentials. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. She shows it with a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a pattern to make a pair of loose fitting men’s shorts. You can get the measurements you need from a pair of pants that fit. Once you … Read More...
by Sarah White
The Knit & Crochet Show is the conference of the Knitting Guild Association, and for their show in July (23-27 in Manchester, to be exact), the group is planning a yarn bombing of the Radisson hotel where the even … Read More...
by Pam Pedersen
I have such a deep love for Nesting Dolls. When I was a little girl, I just loved playing with them and secretly wanted to have the brightly colored dresses they were wearing. As an adult, once again, I … Read More...
Add an interesting touch to any card or scrapbooking layout with a stamped clay embellishment. Creating Keepsakes has all the details.
-Heather
by Sarah White
I’ve written a lot in the past about the benefits of knitting, and there are a lot of them, from improved mental fitness to help with healing after an accident or injury.
Knitting is relaxing, can help you sleep and … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
“Inside NanaBread’s Head” has the cutest tutorial and pattern for her “Make Felt Mice”! This is her attempt at making the pattern readers asked for. If you have any questions at the end of this, leave a comment and she … Read More...