This quilted table runner is the star of this summer tablescape. The pattern, Ole Glory, is the work of talented designer, Debbie Beaves.
Learn more about how you can create your own table runner: Download the free pattern at All … Read More...
Tutorial: Inexpensive and tangle-free thread storage
Most thread spools include some sort of notch or slit in the spool to keep the thread ends from unwinding all over the place, but not so for the bobbins. There’s nothing on those little spools that will keep your … Read More...
The ‘Gator Quilt Blog Hop
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty kicks off a blog hop today to celebrate the release of her first quilt pattern. Get the Blog Hop schedule so you will not miss each participant’s crocodilian creation. Here’s a partial peek of Louise’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Golf score card wallet for Father’s Day
If dad is a golfing type, you can make him this fabric score card wallet for Father’s Day. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to make it. Elastic straps inside the simple wallet will hold score cards, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make felt backed flannel board dolls from a panel print
Panel prints are so cute to look at but they can be difficult to work into a sewing project. Becky from Patchwork Posse shares another fun use for them. She shows how you can use a panel print, or other … Read More...
Free pattern: First Birthday Dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making her First Birthday Dress. She designed the dress as a special present for a friend’s daughter’s first birthday. It’s a simple A-line dress from knit fabric, with a deep … Read More...
Free Pattern and Giveaway
Love, ain’t it just grand? You get to be all smoochy smoochy with your favorite person. Two people in love make me so happy! Bees Knees Industries created this Venn Diagram pattern for her and her sweetie. She was … Read More...
DIY Felt Cloud Mobile
Nancy of “fanciful chaos” is sharing her dreamy “DIY Felt Cloud Mobile” tutorial with us with plenty of pictures to follow. This nursery mobile made of felt in a whimsical cloud shape with heart shaped rain drops would make a … Read More...
Project: Baby Card with Quilling
The All Things Paper blog is sharing directions for making an adorable baby card with a sweet little qullied duck. If you’ve never tried paper quilling before this is a great easy design to start with.
-Heather
A Look Behind the Scenes at Noro
A Japanese television program called “Great Gear” recently featured a look into yarn producer Eisaku Noro’s production facilities, and it’s a great bit of eye candy for lovers of knitting and color.
The show calls the yarns “exquisitely colored” and … Read More...
Tutorial: Funky iPod or Mobile Covers
Sara is the host of “Sara’s Texture Crafts” has a complete tutorial for these cute “Funky iPod or Mobile Covers”! Girls and big girls will love these cute mobile device covers. They are bright and cheery and fun and simple … Read More...
Loren Stump – In Art News!!
I have had the pleasure of watching Loren Stump demonstrate his masterful glass skills many times. His murrain work is untouchable as well as his sculptural work. It’s nice to see more mainstream recognition as in this This is Colossal… Read More...
Tutorial: Continous bias binding, the fast way to make long bias strips
It’s no secret that I love me some bias tape, especially homemade bias tape with cute prints on the fabric. But what I don’t love so much is piecing all thoe strips together. Nicole from Liola Designs shows how to … Read More...
Value and low volume explained
I’ve wondered for years how to describe the distinctively modern style of quilts made by Rita at Red Pepper Quilts. Well, Rebecca nails it in her guest post, Colour Theory 101: Value and Low Volume, at Elven Garden … Read More...
20 Front Porch Decorating Ideas
The front porch of your home can say a lot about how you feel about your home. It’s one place where your visitors get the first impression of who you are, and what you like. Why not take a minute … Read More...
Free pattern: Curvy Flap Clutch
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Curvy Flat Clutch. How cute is this for date night!! The inside is divided into two sections, each big enough to hold a phone, a small cosmetic case, … Read More...
DIY – Mason Jars Into Sippy Cups
Will mason jars ever become un-popular? It doesn’t matter whether you are planning on filling these with Southern Moonshine, wine or juice you are not going to want to spill it. This tutorial shows you how to turn them into … Read More...
Crayon Name Storytelling Activity
Nothing is quite as inspiring as a new box of crayons… Discover how Jill, from A Mom With a Lesson Plan, used a new box of crayons to encourage her kids to write their own stories.
She started out … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy Summer Picnic Ruffled Apron
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Summer Picnic Ruffled Apron. The half apron is covered with three rows of ruffles. They’re full and flouncy and all kinds of pretty. Each ruffle can be made from 1 fat … Read More...
Fox Plushie
What does the fox say? Over on our sister site, Craftbits, we shared a pattern and tutorial for this adorable fox plush.