When I began my adventure in glass as a bead maker over twenty years ago I always looked at Beth Williams’ work with great admiration. Her style is clean, classic and colorful. So I saw a post on Facebook she … Read More...
Busy Bunny wall quilt
Adorableness alert! It’s a bunny with eyeglasses. Well, you gotta see to paint eggs, right? This humorous Busy Bunny wall quilt is the work of Dee Anne of Sew Tackitt. Besides this cutey, there’s more to see at her Etsy … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Savvy Stamps
There’s still a little time left to enter to win some great new stamps from Savvy Stamps spring release.
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-Heather
Memorial quilt for Robert
Fran Bowechop-Parker created this beautiful wall hanging to celebrate the memory of her brother-n-law, Robert. Besides being a heartfelt gesture – be sure and read her commentary for the quilt – it won 3rd place in the Pieced Duet B … Read More...
Katie’s FMQ round-up
Katie understands the key to mastering free motion quilting (FMQ) is getting in a ton of practice. To inspire potential learners to do just that, she shares on her blog, a round-up of FMQ patterns along with a plug for … Read More...
DIY Nail Polished Easter Eggs
Nail polish marbling is the new thing and since Easter is around the corner, what better way to see it into practice by marbling some eggs for really colorful and creative Easter decoration or egg hunt?
It is also a … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow cuffs for leggings
Miriam from Mad Mim shares a tutorial showing how you can add bow cuffs to a pair of leggings that you make. The cuffs are cinched in the middle to make a bow shape. It’s a cute finish for little … Read More...
Freebie: Woodland Deer
Red Brolly is having too much fun making this darling Felt Woodland Deer. The possibilities for this pattern are endless. If you don’t have a knack for felt material, why not stitch it up for a cute little hoop? You … Read More...
Minimalist Necklace
I am not totally sure about this one what do you think? Is this taking a minimalist look too far? Well it is sleek and minimal so I guess I have answered me own question there. Would you wear it? … Read More...
Party Ideas – Watermelon
Watermelon is bright and colorful and along with it’s sweet juice it oozes summer time. Watermelon is the perfect theme for BBQ’s or Birthday parties.
Watermelon Cupcakes & Icecreams
Recycled Wood Fox Wall Art
I am not sure what came first that annoying “What does the Fox Say” song or the Fox craze in crafting. Do you have anything with a FOX on it yet? If so what is it and why … Read More...
Soap Making – Coconut & Lime
Coconut and Lime is one of my all time favorite scents, that and Ylang Ylang. I don’t actually eat a lot of coconut or lime so it’s certainly not a taste thing, but these soaps do look good enough to … Read More...
How to Decorate an Easter Egg
I have always wanted to try cross stitching Easter eggs. It can be a bit of a process, but the end result is a beautiful keepsake. Tutsplus.com has possibly one of the best tutorials I have found on the internet … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt iPad or tablet case
Alice at Whiskateers shows how to make a simple felt case for an iPad or tablet. It has a front pocket to hold cords or pencils or other small items, and a contrast flap with snap closures. Felt makes the … Read More...
Free pattern: Knot top baby hats
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a knot top baby hat. They’re made from a stretch knit fabric to fit snug around baby’s head. They’re so easy to make, you’ll have a hard time sewing … Read More...
Tissue Paper Butterfly
My daughter went through a stage where she had to save any and all tissue papers from gifts. It didn’t matter if the gift was one she opened or someone else’s. The only kind she wasn’t interested in was plain … Read More...
Inspiration: 3D Easter Egg
Artwolf2009 shares how they altered an egg shaped candy container into an amazing 3D Easter Egg filled with stamped images and embellishments. Click here for more photos.
-Heather
The Fine Art Of Crochet (Eyecandy)
This stunning book is full of amazing crochet projects, proving that crochet is far more than granny squares and afghans! When taken into the ‘fine art’ category, there are a few crochet designers who elevate this craft to an art … Read More...
Crochet Bunny Love
Last minute crochet? You can still get it done.
Get this very cute PATTERN here. Just in time for Easter. And, the detailed tutorial to make your own.
Looking for more Easter themed Crochet patterns? Check out some of our … Read More...
Free Project: Felt Plant Pouches
Needlearts of Lark Crafts posted this fun garden tutorial “Felt Plant Pouches” for us to follow. These would be fun for children to plant a little garden in and what a lovely low maintenance Mother’s Day gift this would make. … Read More...