I know summer and scarf don’t usually go together, but hear me out. This lovely scarf from Classic Elite Yarns uses a blend of linen, viscose and cotton yarn, which is perfect for summer knitting.
The yarn itself is … Read More...
Father’s Day Fedora Wreath ~ Navy Wifey Peters Aboard the USS Crafty
T’onna from Navy Wifey Peters sent in a link to her Father’s Day Fedora Wreath tutorial. I think this is such a neat wreath idea, I especially love the little mustache on the tie.
Learn how make it here- … Read More...
Puppet Making Kit
While you might think that this homemade puppet making kit would be great to share around the holidays, but I am sharing it now because I think it can be a wonderful thing to surprise kids with when the summer … Read More...
Tutorial: Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag
Sew4Home shows how to make their Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag. It’s a tote style bag pieced from smaller cuts of coordinating prints, with pom poms around the top for a happy, quirky trim. It has boxed bottoms and lightweight … Read More...
No Dirt Garden tutorial, veggies and Garden stand HOW TO’s
I always have long fingernails and hate dirt getting under them, so my hubby plants the garden. I need a garden like Grace’s 🙂 by Amy of “While Wearing Heels”! For a great tutorial to make your own no dirt … Read More...
Cafe Craftea: DIY | Magnetic Phone Macro Lens
Have you seen those 3-in-1 lenses that you can attach to your phone? I’ve always thought they were a pretty neat idea, but I’ve never bought any. Vanessa at Cafe Craftea thought so too and decided to make her … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go zippered pouch
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how you can make a zippered bag using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The quilting is a pretty detail that also adds shaping to the bag. The piecing makes this a fun scrap-busting project! … Read More...
Project: Mini Scrapbook Card
Instead of slipping pictures of the kids inside a card how about making the card with the photos? The Joyful Daisy blog has directions for making a fun mini scrapbooking card. Guaranteed to make any grandparent smile!
-Heather
Crochet For Your Ears
Maya Kuzman always has cute ideas – and this one is perfect for me. These quick and easy earrings would make perfect gifts for a variety of occasions. Work some up in Christmas colors for stocking stuffers. Make them in … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Today Was Rad
The bright colors of Today Was Rad by Paige Taylor Evans jumped out of the gallery at me. I loved the layout even more, when I saw it was a page about Barcelona, a city I also loved visiting. Be … Read More...
Tutorial: Indian Style Jewellery
This tutorial by Nisha Rajaraman encompasses some of the bold, vibrant colours you find in Indian pieces and which polymer clay does so well! There are super photographs for each step. I would, from my own preference, recommend anything other … Read More...
10 Free Sewing Patterns For Kids
Kids clothes are pretty much the cutest things in the world. Why not liven up your child’s closet with a few new handmade items or you could go all out and make a whole new wardrobe? Children love to collaborate … Read More...
Tutorial: Trio of throw pillows, including a book pillow with eyeglass pocket
Nancy Zieman shows how she created this trio of pillows, each with its own personality. Her tutorial starts with the basics of making pillows and then tells how to make the variations you see here. One is a plain pillow … Read More...
Free pattern: Panda sleep mask
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free pattern for making the cutest little panda sleep mask. She made it for her daughter, so it’s sized to fit a child. For safety reasons, she recommends only giving one to an older … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY men’s leather bi-fold wallet
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shares a tutorial showing how you can make this simple bi-fold leather wallet. It would make an awesome handmade Father’s Day gift! It has two pockets on each side (4 pockets total) to hold credit … Read More...
25 DIY Hair Accessories to Make Now!
There is got to be at least one hair accessories you would like to keep you hair up or back during the hot weather. These “25 DIY Hair Accessories” tutorials come from “everything Etsy” and each creation gives you the … Read More...
Tutorial: Super Simple Dolman Dress
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how to make her Super Simple Girl’s Dolman Dress. Her tutorial is part of the 30 Days of Sundresses series hosted by Melissa from Melly Sews. You won’t need a pattern for this dress. … Read More...
Sew a “Yay Dad” Felt banner! tutorial
Hannah of “The Homesteady” has this fun Father’s Day felt banner. This is a fun way of telling dad how much you care for him. Hannah has an excellent pictorial for us to follow and a big thanks to you … Read More...
Read my review of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry and enter the giveaway
If you like (love) vintage patterns, check out my review of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry
by Joy Spanebel Emery that I’ve posted over in our Giveaways section. And why did I post it over there? Because I’ve … Read More...
Knits for Canada Day
I know most people are probably thinking ahead to the Fourth of July, but just before we get to that holiday there’s Canada Day. Whether you live in Canada or just are a fan of maple leaves and hockey, creating … Read More...