Cloth napkins are always nice to have at the table, but are they really practical?. I don’t mind washing cloth napkins, but I do HATE ironing them. If I had cloth napkins that did not need ironing then I would … Read More...
DIY Papaya Skin Rub
This natural Papaya skin rub comes from our sister site Craftbits.com. The tutorial is so simple and so easy that you will be amazed at it’s results. Use Papaya or Pawpaw skin to rub the flesh over your body. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Kid Sized School Lunch Bag
Ruby fromZaaberry shows how to make a kid sized school lunch bag. A zippered top keeps everything inside, an important feature if you’ve ever seen how kids toss around their lunch sacks on the way to school. It’s insulated … Read More...
Knit an Adorable Fair Isle Vest for Kids
Traditions combine in this pretty Kid’s Fair Isle Vest from Purl Soho. The technique is all Fair Isle, while the specific design involved hails from Muhu, an island off the coast of Estonia.
The vest itself is sized for little … Read More...
Free pattern: Bird baby mobile, no sewing required
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a free pattern for making this bird mobile for a baby’s room, no sewing required. She used felt to make the birdies and assembled it with hot glue. If you have a sewing machine, … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Roses & Romance
Nothing says romance quite like roses! For ultra-feminine wedding inspiration featuring beautiful blooms and soft, pretty colors be sure to visit this lovely pink, champagne gold, and ivory mood board at b.loved Weddings.
Discover a treasure trove of valuable … Read More...
And the winner is…….
Congrats goes to Eska! You’re the winner of the SRM Press DIY Princess Favor Kit giveaway on Craft Gossip! Please reply to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to everyone who entered.
-Heather
Tutorial: Modern faux chenille pillow
I’ve always thought of faux chenille as done up in soft, romantic shades, either for a vintage-y cottage look or for a baby room. But Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun does faux chenille in bright colors and … Read More...
Inspiration: Decorated Egg Carton
How sweet is this Easter project from Sister Stamps!? Visit thier blog for more photos of this fantastic dressed up egg carton. It’s perfect for stashing candy and little Easter treats inside.
-Heather
St Patricks Day Crochet Pattern – Shamrock Edging
No, I know you don’t have time to crochet an entire afghan today, but I wanted to be sure to share this lovely Shamrock edging pattern with you. Tia has created this delicate edging and I think it would look … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Easter and Spring Banners in 6 Colors
Say Happy Easter or celebrate Spring with free printable banners from Tatertots and Jello. Choose between the “Easter” banner, or the “Hop Hop Hop” banner.
They come in 6 different colors, so you’re sure to find a garland that … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Cupcake Birthday Card
It’s always a good idea to keep a stack of birthday cards on hand, and with this free printable cupcake card from Sweetbriar Sisters, you can! Who wouldn’t love this sweet greeting with the cute cupcake? It prints up … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Cabin Spring Cleaning
Tutorial: Patching Pottery with Clay
It’s no secret: I make tons of decorative items with polymer clay. One of the things I miss the most about polymer clay and like the most about ceramic clay is the making of useful, functional ware. Polymer clay needs … Read More...
Tutorial: Phus Phus Skirt with a flat front waistband and elastic back
Preethi from WIDI shows how to make her Phus Phus Skirt, a gathered skirt with a flat waistband in the front and an elastic casing waistband in the back. The stretchy back waistband makes it easy to put on and … Read More...
Spring Felt Chicks, a tutorial
It spring and near Easter and Jane of “Buzz Mills” has these quick and easy “Spring Felt Chicks, a tutorial” for us. Her colors are outstanding the chicks are precious. These little guys can fill an Easter basket or decorate … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric notebook cover
Josie from Sew For Soul shows how to make this cute fabric notepad cover. Her cutting dimensions will make a cover for an A7 sized notepad (roughly 3″ x 4″). You can easily change up the dimensions to make this … Read More...
Re-Do Article embroidered felt clutch tutorial
I have looked and looked and found our “felt clutch tutorial” on “Trend Hunter” with pictures showing each step but there are no instructions. I did Google it as a NO SEW felt clutch and the way she uses the … Read More...
Sashed Shamrock – free pattern
Psst. Victoria Findlay Wolfe just shared a link to her embroidered shamrock pattern via her FB page. It was part of Aurifil’s 2012 Designer of the Month series hosted by Pat Sloan. I especially love the name Victoria … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas Bucket Tote
Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make their Canvas Bucket Tote. It’s a roomy bag, measuring in at 12″ wide x 14″ high x 6″ deep. An adjustable strap can be lengthened to carry the bag cross body, or … Read More...