Trixi Symonds, author of Sew Together Grow Together, guest blogs at My Poppet with a tutorial showing how to make a simple envelope pouch. The sewing is very easy and uses both machine stitching and hand stitching. It’s a … Read More...
Tutorial: Kool-Aid dip dyed pillow cover
Jenn from Endlessly Inpsired shows how she used Kool-Aid to create a dip dye effect on a pillow cover. It creates a lovely, painted effect on the pillow. She did this on a pillow cover she made herself, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped scalloped hem
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she added a piped scalloped hem to a purchased dress. You could do like she did and add this to an existing garment, or incorporate it in to a garment you’re making. It would … Read More...
How to make a recycled pin necklace
I am a big fan of the bling and this link sent in by Victoria to her blog where she features a fun little rant and the tutorial on how to make a recycled vintage brooch necklace is a fun … Read More...
2014 Blogger Resources
If you’re a blogger or thinking about starting a blog, this is an extremely helpful resource!
This is the ultimate list of resources for bloggers. I’ve only gotten a chance to look at a few of the links, but … Read More...
5 tips for organizing a small sewing space
I freely admit to jealousy whenever I see photos of people’s gorgeous, perfectly decorated, lots of floor space sewing rooms. With pretty painted walls, y’all! My own sewing space is actually a good size, but I still find myself jumping … Read More...
The art of decluttering
Part of the inspiration of keeping a clean house – is to declutter it. Everything else that remains is beautiful. Do you agree?
Tsh has a great blog – and it is dedicated to the art and science of living … Read More...
Cross Stitch Freebie: Heard it on the Radio
I am so happy that Hancock’s House of Happy is making patterns again. This retro radio is perfect for a family room in a mid century bungalow…and by mid century bungalow, I mean my house. It would look adorable … Read More...
Embroidered Canvas Art and Winner!
I love the idea of using canvas to embroider on. I have tried it a couple of times but nothing like the tutorial from I Heart Nap Time . It is … Read More...
How to make felt light decoration
Mitsy of “Art Mind” lives in Hasselt, Belgium has a very interesting and fun tutorial “How to make felt light decoration”! In her tutorial she tells you just what you need and how to create the wet felt shades with … Read More...
Knitted Necklace by Lynn Barr
This amazing stacked necklace is designed by Lynn Barr and it is from her new book The Shape of knitting
. Check out this blog link for the full and free knitting pattern.
5 Nautical Party Ideas
My daughter is into Dolphin at the moment so her bedroom has taken on a slight nautical feel. I loved looking at all these amazing photos and party ideas. I especially love the mermaid wall paper. That would look amazing … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Lemon Grass and Coconut Milk
This lemon grass soap is luxurious and smells like a delicious Thai curry. Coconut milk makes creamy luxurious soap and is perfect for vegans. Lemongrass Soap Recipe.
Free pattern: Sweet Simple Dress for baby girls
Allison from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for making her Sweet Simple Dress for baby girls. It’s a short sleeved peasant style dress that’s fast to sew and requires no zippers or buttons. Her free pattern makes a size … Read More...
DIY Fabric Flower Hairpins
You can create these lovely fabric flower hairpins using a Diecut Machine, or cutting out the circles by hand! These would make a perfect gift for a friend, or a daughter! Get the tutorial here on Minted Strawberry.
A Great Lacy Pattern for New Lace Knitters: Feather and Fan
Whenever I talk about lace knitting I always bring up Feather and Fan, a term which is sometimes used interchangeably with Old Shale, though technically they’re different patterns.
Whatever variation of the pattern you use, it combines a series of … Read More...
Alphabet Tunnel Play
Kristina, from Toddler Approved, made up this fun and educational game for her kids. She used colored cardstock and painters tape to create tunnels that her kids could drive their toy vehicles through. She cut the paper to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging paper organizer for craft space or classroom
GYCT Designs created this hanging organizer to bring order to the piles of construction paper in her child’s craft corner. Now the papers are sorted by color and are easily accessible. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. … Read More...
50 Favorite Wedding Graphics and DIYS
When I need beautiful, royalty-free graphics for a project, I always turn to The Graphics Fairy first! With over 4,000 free vintage images, there’s something for every theme or occasion. I was so excited to see this round-up of 50 … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial – How To Make An Origami Bento Bag
Shannon from Very Shannon shares a fantastic sewing tutorial that combines both beauty and function — the Origami Bento Bag! This stylish little fabric purse is made using just three fat quarters, making it the perfect project to dig … Read More...