Did you hear that? It was me squealing with delight over the new Kurt Halsey pattern at Sublime Stitching. The little animals are just over the top! There are so many … Read More...
GOAL!!!!!
Have you been watching the World Cup? I have been at the edge of my seat with the series. Every game is so exciting!
Lydia from Alita Designs created this cross stitch that would be perfect for your soccer/football fan. … Read More...
Tutorial: See-through zippered pouch
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this see-through zippered pouch, embellished up with pretty ribbons. It’s a great pouch for organizing pens and pencils, make-up acessories, small toys, etc. The clear front allows you to see easily what is inside. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a custom ottoman cube cover
With a new fabric cover, you can give a boring (or unattractive or stained) ottoman cube a fresh new look. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Home dec weight fabrics come in a … Read More...
How to make paper tube animals
Everybody has paper tubes and if you are the sort that’s looking a menagerie of animals to decorate or entertain pop on over to the link Kristen sent in to the blog Creative Me Inspired You to see her awesome … Read More...
Tutorial: Choose the right interfacing for your sewing project
Interfacing is to your sewing project like undergarments are for your clothing. You don’t see them from the outside, but they perform very important jobs. They support, they shape, they enhance. With the wide variety of interfacings available, it can … Read More...
Fourth of July Felt Star Wands
“Moonfrye” shows us how to make these adorable “Fourth of July Star wands” for your celebration! They have a pictorial for us to follow making the process easy. Give all your guests a “Star Wand” and let’s begin the festivities. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Bear Butt Baby Shorts
These Bear Butt Baby Shorts are so stinkin’ cute!!! Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make them. If you gifted them at a baby shower, there would be awwww’s … Read More...
Freebie and Inspiration: Flip Flop Paper Pattern
The Stempeleinmaleins blog has a free flip flop template to download and loads of wonderful inspirations using it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital papers to download? Check these out Design Bundles – Digital papers and Digi stamps.
Patriotic Wreath tutorial
Paula is a 7th grade teacher and hosts “Sweet Pea”! She has a very clever “Patriotic Wreath tutorial” for us. There is a step-by-step tutorial; for us to follow and a pattern for the flower. When this is on your … Read More...
Tiny Treasures- Rainbow Felt Rocks
Fiona of “Living Crafts” is showing us how to make her “Tiny Treasures- Rainbow Felt Rocks” and with her charming story; “The Rainbow Rock by Fiona” ready for you to download and give along with the Rainbow Felt Rocks. Rainbow … Read More...
25 Creative Loot Bag Ideas for Children’s Parties
Every kid I know thinks loot bags are the best part of the party, but I hate filling bags with stuff that I know will be tossed aside after 10 minutes of play. Childhood 101 has put together an amazing … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gardening apron
Jonie from Knot Sew Normal shares a tutorial for making a gardening apron. It has pockets to hold tools or seed packets or a cell phone while you’re working in your garden. (Don’t laugh. I really do keep a cell … Read More...
Adjustable Lounge Chairs Made From Pallets
We have all seen different takes on projects to make out of recycled wood pallets, but this is one that may just be a bit of an original. These lounge chairs are not only fun to look at, but when … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric storage bin with handles
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how you can make a fabric storage bin with handles. Canvas on the outside and for the lining make this a sturdy basket. Use it to organize a toy room or your … Read More...
A Lacy Scarf and a Lesson
This week’s free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns is the lovely Chevron Eyelet Scarf, a great project for summer when you need something to throw on in cooler moments.
In addition to being pretty and easy, this scarf offers … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Indigo Soap
This soap recipe uses Indigo Paste. “Indigo is a potent extract obtained from a variety of different plants from tropical and subtropical regions, and is said to have many healing properties. Native Americans used it for healing wounds, since … Read More...
More on Adding Seams to a Seamless Sweater
A couple of weeks ago I shared with you a post from Audrey Knight about her process for adding seams to a seamless sweater for extra stability and durability.
Since last we checked in with her she’s now written about … Read More...
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Mozzarella Ring
Bacon Lovers!
This one isn’t my cup of tea, but I know how much some of you love your bacon recipes. Here is one for the grill.
Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ. Harry Soo takes pineapple slices from a can, … Read More...
Paper Roll and Handprint Bald Eagle Craft
This cute bald eagle is made with little more than a cardboard tube and paper. You simply draw a simple beak and feet and then trace around your child’s hands. Have them paint it all, including the cardboard tube and … Read More...