4th of July is just around the corner and thanks to the Tiny Modernist you can stitch up this festive sampler in no time. This would be great for a banner or a … Read More...
Inspiration: Daisy Stitch Sampler
Elderflower at Craftster.org started this project over a year ago. Each petal is a different stitch and color. Everyone in her guild interpreted the daisy in their own way. I love the textures each stitch made. This is a … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple summer tank top
Liz shares a free pattern for making this simple tank top, her go-to top for easy summer wear. You can dress it up or down, wearing it with jeans for casual wear or a skirt and blazer for dressier occasions. … Read More...
Project: Travel Card
Send someone off in style with a cute travel card, find a video tutorial for making this one over on the Purple Onion stamps blog.
-Heather
Easy DIY Faux Fur Rug tutorial
Jen of “City Farmhouse” lives on the eastern coastline of Long Island with her hubby and two sweet little boys. Do take the time to take the tour of her City Farmhouse and all her projects when you visit her … Read More...
Jazz Up Your 4th of July with Free Party Printables
I’m a huge fan of free party printables, since they leave me more room in my budget for food and entertainment. If you’re throwing a Fourth of July celebration, Pizzazzarie has a festive collection of free printables that includes invitations, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy leather and fabric glasses case
Summer is sunglasses season. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make this leather sunglasses case, color blocked with a fun fabric print. It’s a quick, easy project you can whip up in an evening, and it’ll help keep … Read More...
7 tips for teaching a teen to sew
Every now and then I have a friend tell me their teen (or tween) wants to learn to sew. Teaching a teen to sew is different than teaching a child or an adult. Their interests, their temperament, and their need … Read More...
Winner of the 2 Where Women Create books and 2 magazines
Congrats go out to Becki B. of Macon GA. She is the winner of:
Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories by Jo Packham
The Artisan Food Entrepreneur by Jo Packham
Cast your vote for Sewing Notions contest
Bits and Bobbins is one of three designs that got my vote at Spoonflower’s Sewing Notions Design Contest. The large scale bobbins, top left, made this one – created by Kelsey Boes) sing. As explained at Spoonflower blog, the … Read More...
Make Your Own Button Shaped Stepping Stones
This fun little post comes to us today thanks to Mark Montano. He has this great tutorial on his blog for these adorable button shaped stepping stones made from cement. The process is so easy and his tutorial is written … Read More...
Free pattern: Criss Cross Romper for babies
Shannon from Little Kids Grow and Peaches & Peanuts shares a free pattern at The Ribbon Retreat for making her Criss Cross Romper for babies. It’s made from knit fabric, with fold over elastic to finish the edges. Her free … Read More...
DIY Layered Citrus Scrub
This layered citrus scrub not only looks divine , smells divine but it leaves your skin divine too. The presentation is perfect for gift giving or leaving on the bath counter. Simple to make and very inexpensive to create. … Read More...
Triple Fish Tail Rainbow Loom Bracelet Without the Loom
Awhile back I shared a link to a tutorial that explains how you can make a rubber band bracelet using a simple popsicle stick and everyone seemed to be anxious to try it… If you were one of those who … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper cuff bracelet
Onel from Onelmon shows how you can make this cool zipper cuff bracelet. The zippers are all functional, creating a small pocket between the zippers and the felt lining. You’ll need four zippers, preferably different colors, and a scrap of … Read More...
Tutorial: Two knot, one shoulder no-sew t-shirt refashion
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this one-shouldered double knotted t-shirt refashion, with no sewing required. All you need is a plain t-shirt and a pair of scissors. Even the cord and casing at the hem is made … Read More...
Project: Stamped Wall Hanging
Incorporate some rubber stamping, die cutting and a photo for a pretty home décor wall hanging, find all the info for making one on the Some Odd Girl Stamps Blog.
-Heather
Can Crochet Save Your Life? Your Health?
I’m turning over the crochet reigns today to Kathryn Vercillo so she can give us good information about her latest survey. Please feel free to respond to her here and to go to her site (linked below) to participate in … Read More...
Tutorial: Wired Clay
The interesting thing about this pendant tutorial is the use of wire for embellishment and support. You can use simple matching colours to fill your wire shapes or more complex gradients, blends and decorated surfaces. I do recommend using a … Read More...
Tutorial: Anchors Away pillow
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making their Anchors Away pillow. The throw pillow is made in the shape of an anchor and would be a cute addition to a nautical décor theme. Make it from bold prints for a … Read More...