Veronica from SewVery shows how to make simple fabric drawstring bags you can use as storage bags or as reusable packaging for a special gift. They’re super easy to make, and you can whip them up in no time. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Simplified cuff method
Lynette from Running With Scissors shows how to make a simplified cuff. It gives the look of a cuff and a placket, but look closely and you’ll see that the cuff is not a separate piece of fabric, but is … Read More...
Pony Bead Suncatcher
Kids, both young and old, will have a blast making suncatchers that are perfect for adding some color to a window or to give as a gift. These suncatchers are made by placing pony beads
in metal cookie cutters 
and … Read More...
Tutorial: Date Night Clutch
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Date Night Clutch. It uses a 10″ x 4″ frame for the top, so it’s a good sized clutch, big enough to hold just … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Man w/ Mustache Image
The Land Of Nod blog has an image of a vintage man to download for free to use in your paper crafting projects. He would be great on a Father’s Day card, I adore his huge mustache!
-Heather
Looking … Read More...
John Hopper explores pattern
To my delight, John Hopper’s post, A Celebration of Pattern and Creativity, appeared at the top my InoReader this morning. In it, he shows us five beautiful German surface pattern designs from the 30’s as a backdrop to discussing … Read More...
Crochet A Scarf
The Never Ending Scarf is the perfect project for crocheters looking to create a warm and cozy scarf that is both stylish and practical. This scarf is designed to be long, luxurious and comfortable to wear, making it an ideal … Read More...
Meet the New PolyPedia Online Express
Iris Mishly is one of those talented, kind people you luck into meeting on the internet sometimes. She’s been publishing fabulous polymer clay tutorials for years, some free, some pay. One issue is that they’ve often been in big blocks … Read More...
Freezable Breakfast Burrito
I love to go to yard sales and garage sales, but I also like to sleep in. Breakfast is either a no go or junk food. Of course, an occasional doughnut isn’t bad.
Mom on Timeout has created a breakfast … Read More...
Tutorial: Dad’s travel bag
This travel bag would make a great Father’s Day present! It’s hard to see scale in this photo, but the boxy bag is big enough to hold a pair of shoes or perhaps a day’s outfit. Melissa from Polka Dot … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to use a twin needle
My favorite secret weapon for hemming knit fabrics is my twin needle. It creates two rows of straight stitches on the front of the fabric, but one row of zig zag stitches on the back which allows the seam to … Read More...
5 tips for finding and keeping your sewing groove
Like many sewists, I go through periods of high productivity but I also have periods that are more like sewing funks. I think I’m in a funk right now, so this post by Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking was just … Read More...
Free pattern: Tiny Tunic with peplum
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Tiny Tunic with a peplum. The peplum is a variation on her original Tiny Tunic (free pattern here). Neither the jersey knit bodice or the quilting cotton skirt require … Read More...
Cotton Candy 4th of July Banner tutorial
Sweet treats, cotton candy takes the cake. Here’s a calorie-free recipe on how to make a miniature cotton candy garland. Put tiny American Flags between the “Cotton Candy” and have a yummy 4th of July banner. Find this tutorial on … Read More...
One Minute Tip: How to Make a Felt Ball Garland
This is an “Apartment Therapy Video” by Maxwell with a step-by-step video plus a pictorial on how to make this holiday “Felt Ball Garland”! With the 4th of July just around the corner, these would make a delightful decoration in … Read More...
Tip: Stamping with Painters Tape
The Great Impressions blog shows how to make a neat background using painters tape to stamp with, find out more on their blog.
-Heather
Cross Stitch Freebie: Happy Camper
Yahoo! It’s the weekend! I am one happy camper! Friday! Friday! Friday! Time to shed those working man blues and commune with nature. I just love this little teardrop camper cross stitch. It would be the perfect accessory for … Read More...
Doc McStuffins Inspired Felt Stethoscope DIY
Andie of “American Felt and Craft” has this darling “Doc McStuffins Inspired Felt Stethoscope DIY” that will keep you children busy helping their toy pets and dolls. She has a complete tutorial and a pattern to make this toy and … Read More...
Freebie: Embroidered House Project + Pattern
Home…whether it is a studio apartment or a large sprawling ranch, it is where we build our lives. A person’s house truly is their castle. The wonderful sisters at The Common Creative, I’m sure feel the same way and … Read More...
Using Household Items for Knitting
Whether you’re traveling this summer or just want to do a bit of knitting on the go without dragging your whole knitting tool arsenal with you, there are some great hacks you can do to use regular household items to … Read More...