Jonie from Knot Sew Normal shows how to make her Summer Bag that’s packed with pockets on the outside and on the inside. There’s a cool asymmetrical pocket on the front, and inside that pocket a tiny secret pocket where … Read More...
Recycled cigar box Cottage Kits by Little Bits Kits
Oh I can’t tell you how much I like this kit! I used to make little doll hoses out of styrofoam packing shapes and shoe boxes when I was a kid. This kit from Little Bits Kits uses a cigar … Read More...
Tutorial: Self binding minky baby blanket
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make a cuddly soft minky baby blanket. A self-binding technique, in which the back of the blanket wraps around the front, finishes the edges quickly and … Read More...
#NGAQB: No Girls Allowed Quilt Bee
Don’t miss the No Girls Allowed Quilt Bee (#NGAQB) hosted by Molli Sparkles. Reaction to his announcement post was encouraging, never resentful of the male-only event. Comments like Erin Gerard’s were typical:
… Read More...Who knew so many men quilted! Sometimes I
Tutorial: The Perfect Potholder
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how to make her Perfect Potholder. What makes this such a great potholder is that the back is made with a thick toweling to give a good barrier against the heat of a pan. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new doll stroller seat
Doll stroller seats tend to wear out long before the actual doll stroller does. Rather than tossing it, you can make a new seat. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a new seat for a doll … Read More...
Project: Stamped Kitty Cat Card
The Inkspired Treasure blog has direction for making this sweet kitty card, I love the punched notched in the cardstock for wrapping the ribbon!
-Heather
Cross Stitch Tip: Fabric Size
So many times I have started a project on a different size count fabric than what the pattern tells me to use. I am the queen of just “stitching.” One time an 8 inch pattern equaled almost 2 feet … Read More...
World Cup Yarn Bombing Hits UK Beach Town
The knitters of Saltburn in the UK love decorating their pier for all sorts of occasions, such as the 2012 Summer Olympic Games and the Queen’s Jubilee.
This time the Yarnstormers have stitched up a tribute to the teams … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scalloped shift dress
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this scalloped shift dress. The look is inspired by a similar dress she found at J. Crew Factory. She used a basic shift dress pattern, altering the arm hole and hems … Read More...
6 Creative Ways To Stay Orgainzed With Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard paint
is so trendy right now! It is so versatile and with something as easy as a can of paint and a paintbrush, you can turn any item into a writable surface. The possibilities are nearly endless. However, it’s … Read More...
Marilyn Challenge
Last month Sew Lovely Embroidery and Craftster.org teamed up to have an Old Hollywood Glamour challenge. Everyone had the same pattern and you had to alter it or stitch it up. There were some amazing and imaginative entries. I … Read More...
How To Clean Your Front Load Washing Machine
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So what are front load washing machines?
We need to really tell you that?
So, front load washing machines are basically those washers with the door in the front, so you can load your clothes from there. … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped snake sock softie
Craft Foxes shares a tutorial from Brenna Maloney showing how you can make a loveable snake softie out of a striped knee sock. It’s a fun project to make with kids. If they’re too young to do the sewing themselves, … Read More...
Felt Coffee Cozy for Father’s Day
Gail Bartel is Art educator and consultant, author of the “that artist woman” blog! Gail has this easy tutorial “Coffee Cozy for Father’s Day” for children to make. Her 4th graders made these and they are as diverse as the … Read More...
DIY Shrinky Bracelet
Everyone (I assume) loves paying with shrinkie’s
. Somehow cutting up bits of plastic bring back childhood memories. I recall a fuel station giving them away when we were kids and we would ride out bikes there to go get … Read More...
Quick Parties – The Best Store Bought Party Food
Not everyone can dedicate time to make home made party food. I won’t make you feel guilty for that! Here are some tried and tested store bought party food idea that are sure to be a hit. Remember to … Read More...
Men’s Seriously Sexy Homemade Hand-milled Soap Recipe
This hand-milled soap is perfect for Father’s day. It i manly and rustic and the little paper edge finishes it off for gift giving. The full tutorial can be found here. Why not make dad some Shaving cream or … Read More...
An Approach to Seaming a Seamless Sweater
I’m kind of conflicted when it comes to seams and sweaters. I understand logically that seams are important. They bring stability to a piece, can help it hold its shape through washing and wearing, and can be used to … Read More...
Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case
Rachel Meeks of “Small Notebook” has her very cool tutorial “Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case” posted on “Alpha Mom”! This project can be made by the child with a little help from mom. Thanks Rachel for sharing your … Read More...