Zaira of “Mango and Passion Fruit” is Brazilian, but lives in London with her husband since 2008. She is sharing this adorable “felt robot Tutorial” from Merry’s Etsy shop “Little Brown Byrd” is responsible for this and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardigan onesie refashion
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can refashion an adult’s or older child’s cardigan into a cute cardigan onesie for a baby. She includes a free pattern that you can use to make one in a 0-3 month size. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to read sewing pattern markings
If you’re new to sewing, all those triangles and arrows and lines scattered around on a pattern piece may seem haphazard. But they all have meaning. Some tell you where to match pieces together, others tell how you should place … Read More...
Make Your Own Edible Centerpiece
Mother’s Day is a few weekends away!
My 3 Monsters shows you how to make your own edible fruit bouquet for your Mom. I wouldn’t recommend this if you are shipping gifts to your Mother.
Amy Gregson made these with … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring Market Tote, and a mini
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how to make her Spring Market Tote. The fully lined fabric tote has rope handles threaded through jumbo grommet holes. Her tutorial includes two sizes – the full Spring Market Tote that measures (at … Read More...
DIY Mason Jar Lights – Very Pretty
These DIY Mason Jar lights are so easy to make and so pretty! I think I might end up making some for the kids bedroom or just the backyard.
Using simple DIY items and an Edison bulb + a vintage … Read More...
Coconut Oil & Pink Salt Recipe
For this recipe you need Pink Sea Salt and some coconut oil. You can scent this scrub with essential oils of your own choosing. Great idea for Mother’s day gifts. Scoop it into a decorative jar and add a tag … Read More...
5 Minute Gem Necklace
These chunky slices of stone have been turned into a “Statement” necklace in just 5 mins. Pretty impressive as I can’t even make 2 minute noodles in 5 mins. I love the idea of being able to create things quickly, … Read More...
DIY Tugging Box Activity for Toddlers
This project is so simple you will be surprised at how entertained it keeps older babies and young toddlers. I will admit, for as long as I have worked with kids of all ages, I had never heard of a … Read More...
Freebie: Morning Dew Cross stitch pattern
I’m sitting here watching the rain fall on my newly planted garden and thinking of how peaceful it is. Just me, a cup of tea and four dogs…okay, maybe not that peaceful. This gorgeous Morning Dew pattern is perfect for … Read More...
Freebie: Best Friends
Do you have a best friend? Someone that is there for you no matter what life throws at you… to share the rain along with the rainbows? This precious hoop from Jessica … Read More...
Free patterns: Evil queen and hag
Jennifer of Fandom In Stitches shares two patterns that use a paper piecing method of quilt block construction. Shown, is the Queen from Snow White, described in her blog post as “pathologically jealous”. The other side of her is the … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Tim Holtz is sharing his monthly tag making tutorial for April on his blog. This time he’s using die cuts, metal, cork, paints, ribbon and more for this terrific mixed media tag. I love how he used the “negative die … Read More...
Crochet Christening Gown – Special Baby Treat
This site is full of lovely patterns for baby! This Christening Gown is one of the least complicated yet prettiest ones I’ve seen – and the price is quite reasonable.
At justcrochet.com, Heather offers everything you’ll need for … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Flower Garden Quilt
This fun quilt sprang from Val’s Quilting Studio this week. I am digging all the details – the stitching, the yo yos and rick rack. She gives a nod to Paula of The Sassy Quilter whose Triangle QAL got her … Read More...
Tutorial: Charming baby quilt and pillow
Julie from 627Handworks has a frugal side, making this pillow from leftover half square triangles from a baby charm quilt. Both pillow and quilt are featured projects at the Moda Bake Shop. Check out Julie’s step-by-step instructions; get your … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated Letters Placemat
Nicole here from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make her Laminated Letters Placemat. It’s a laminated placemat with colorful letters. She made hers with the whole alphabet to help her son learn his … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing knits without a serger
I prefer to use my serger when I sew knits, but not everyone is lucky enough to have a serger. No worries, though. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew knits on your sewing machine with ease. … Read More...
Project: Metal Foil Flower
Make this cool metal flower using foil cardstock and alcohol inks, directions are over at the Ranger Ink blog. I could see making a bunch of these, adding stems and giving them as a bouquet for Mother’s Day!
-Heather
Wool Felt Hair Accessories for Baby
For several years now I’ve seen flowers on babies that are bigger than their heads and all the photographers are using them. These flowers with or without the headbands; that Ashley of “make it and love it” are so delicate … Read More...