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Paula of the Sassy Quilter has a passion for bringing new folks into the quilting fold. As such, she’s put together a series of tutorials for beginners. Topics include tools, fabric, patterns, cutting, piecing, quilting and binding – all … Read More...
Vintage Pattern Marketplace shares a free reprint of a vintage pattern for making these Scottie dog and lamb softies. They are both so cute!! The little tail on the Scottie dog slays me! It looks like he’s got a little … Read More...
Spring bring flowers and flowers bring pollen which brings on the sneezes. You just don’t want to pull out a tissue from a plastic wrapper, you need some style, some pizzazz. Chez-mamigoz.com … Read More...
Every Easter I will eat a few peeps and then I wait a full year to eat them again. Seriously, you guys, I can only handle them once a year. Oh…and they have to be frozen. What? Don’t judge. While … Read More...
Becca from Creative Notions shows how to make her lace yoke sweetheart top. It has a sweetheart lines where the lace yoke attaches to the bodice, but the actual neck line is a crew neck that you’d find on more … Read More...
Who said Pussy Willows have to be off white; not Betz White she made a “pussy willow rainbow”! She tells you just how to make them and where to get the supplies. Thanks Betz!
Lindsay of “Artsy-Fartsy Mama” is wife a mom, a graphic designer. Lindsay’s daughter’s hair is getting longer and she made her some “easy hair clips” to hold her hair back. These are easy and so cute. Lindsay has an excellent … Read More...
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make a handle cover for a hot pan or skillet. These covers have padding on the inside to protect your hand from a hot pan handle. If you’ve ever burned your hand … Read More...
This cute little “Bunny Pin” comes from Jo-Ann Fabric and he is easy to make. Have these for take a-ways from your Easter dinner. You can download the instructions from Jo-Ann’s!
Find pattern directions for making a fun flap box over at the Stempeleinmaleins blog, along with several style designs. These cute little boxes would be perfect for holding Easter candy ad treats! (Note: you might need to translate the … Read More...
I enjoy knitting sweaters and tops, but I will admit that I’m not a huge fan of knitting sleeves. For one thing, I always seem to knit one a few rows longer than the other, even when I’m counting carefully. … Read More...
I don’t really wear hats in the spring, but this year I’m finding myself really attracted to spring-like hat patterns. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’m overdue for a haircut and feel like every day … Read More...
Happy Spring! Finally feels like it has arrived, even though it has been a couple of weeks since the first day of spring.
These cute cookies spell out Happy Easter, but you could use them for so many different holidays … Read More...
It’s kind of cool when you give a gift that then the person has gifts to hand out to others. Kind of a pay it forward thing. That is just what was sent in by Angie. Pop on over to … Read More...
Here is a tutorial on creating Mandala suncatchers using contact paper, pressed flowers and an embroidery hoop. These look lovely in the window and are easy to make and I suspect kids will love making them as well.
Get the … Read More...
Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a reversible bag for a little girl to carry. She suggests using a twill or a decor weight fabric so the bags will … Read More...
Deby of So Sew Easy welcomes Spring with this cheerful mug rug. Notice how her quilting design echos the butterfly, creating movement, brilliant!
You can make yourself one, because she shares on her blog step-by-step instructions on how to do … Read More...
This metal work flower ring is simple but adorable. If you have not dabbled in metal work before then this is a great project to get started on, but you are going to need a few supplies. Check out the … Read More...
This stunning gold bowl puts a stylish twist onto the old fashioned Papermache bowls. The key to making this piece “Artistic” is the rough edges and Gilded gold finish. For the full tutorial check out Twozeroone.ca.
If you child is Elmo crazy then consider throwing a Elmo themed party. This round up of great ideas will have you inspired to give it a go. Elmo Party Round up Via Mimisdollhouse.com. Check out our Sesame Street… Read More...
