Believe it or not, you can create a lined sleeveless bodice with no raw edges and a clean finish on the neck and arm holes, without having to resort to any hand sewing. Colette Patterns shares a video tutorial on … Read More...
5 Minute DIY: No-Sew Decorative Pillow Cover
The tutorial comes from “Creature Comforts! The design and lifestyle blog”! If you have some dated pillows on hand try this “No-Sew Decorative Pillow Cover” and add some sparkle to any room. The founder and editor-in-chief, Ez Pudewa has been … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Little girl’s spaghetti strap sundress
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s spaghetti strap sundress. It’s made from knit fabric, with ribbing to bind off the neck and arms and to create the thin straps. The pattern comes in sizes 9 … Read More...
Celebrate Home Run Day
5 Bridal Shower Themes Inspired By Summer
Staging the perfect bridal shower or bachelorette party is no easy task. There are so many details to plan, and so many options to consider that sometimes the task can be a little overwhelming. Worry no more, because today we … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Embellished apron in a jar
You’ve probably seen mason jars used to package gift mixes, but you can also use mason jars to package other gift items – like this embellished apron. Andy Knowlton shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make … Read More...
Technique: Faux Metal Card Accent
Heat embossing powders onto die cuts for a cool faux metal card embellishment. Hero Arts has a video tutorial to show you how.
-Heather
Cherry Crochet For Spring
If you’re looking for a very special project to make for Spring, this may well be it. It looks like a true labor of love to me. I’m into pinks, so I love the colorway. If you’ve ever seen cherry … Read More...
Tutorial | Mixed Media Scrapbook Page Background
Ashley Calder at Things That Shine made this mixed media background for her scrapbook page using old book pages, gesso, watercolor crayons and other scrapbooking supplies. In her video tutorial she shows you how she created this background, which … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | Gift Card Giving Envelopes and Cards
Alison from Dream a Little Bigger shares both the free Silhouette cut files, and the instructions for making gift card giving cards with coordinating envelopes. if you have a stash of card stock and patterned paper waiting for a project, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Music
Spring Flowers
I found lots of delicate floral colours in my flickr finds this week – the same sort of palette would be lovely for ice cream treats and lovely, soft coloured decor for weddings and Mother’s Day.
Sakura Blossoms by Kiki … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted bracelet made from t-shirt knit scraps
If you sew with knits very much, you’re likely to have quite a pile of knit scraps. Here’s a project that will use up some of those knits. Morena at Dollar Store Crafts shows how you can use strips of … Read More...
Tutorial: Short flared skirt
Ellen from The Chilly Dog shows how to make this flared skirt. It’s made from eight gores, or angled panels, which give it that lovely flared fit. The one she made comes right to the knee, but you could lengthen … Read More...
Tutorial: Horse softie taggie toy
Lucy from The Things We Do shows how to make this super cute spotted horse taggie toy for a baby. The small horse softie is packed with textures and colors for young fingers to explore. He has a mane made … Read More...
Easy DIY mother’s day gift wraps + free printable
MELISSA of “Melissa Camara Wilkins” has the most adorable felt “mother’s day gift wrap” for you and the kids to make. She has complete instructions for us to follow and these are so sweet. Thanks Melissa for sharing this sweet … Read More...
Mother’s Day Gifts clothespin refrigerator magnets clips
These are the cutest gifts for mom created by preschooler. You get complete instructions and a supply list. I love the clothespin holding the little boys pictures. Get your tutorial for this “clothespin refrigerator magnets clip” from “kleas” and I … Read More...
Knit a Cute Baby Blanket for Spring
Babies born in the spring and summer still need blankets, but sometimes it’s nice to add a little lacy touch for air flow. This Spring Time Baby Blanket by Melanie Smith of Craftown is a cute and easy choice.
Knit … Read More...
Freebie and Project: DVD Envelope
The Joyful Daisy blog has a tutorial and free pattern to download for a DVD sized envelope. This would also be great for square shaped cards!
-Heather
Wool People 7
Brooklyn Tweed just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 7. The book is inspired by the clean simplicity and beauty of Japanese knitting patterns and books.
The look book offers details on the 15 patterns — 11 sweaters … Read More...