British knitting company LoveKnitting is one of the sponsors behind a knitting competition looking for new design talent. Would-be designers are asked to design a garment for men or women and send the pattern, along with at least two pictures, … Read More...
New Knitty is Here!
It doesn’t quite feel like time for spring and summer patterns, but it is time to get them on the needles so you can enjoy the finished projects in the right season. And there are plenty of beauties in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring favor sacks
Heidi Kay from Muslin and Merlot shows how to make these drawstring favor sacks. It’s made with a flat bottom, kind of like a mini bucket bag that cinches in at the top. The little bag is fully lined and … Read More...
5 Tutorials To Keep You “Green” On St. Patrick’s Day
The color green has long been associated with the well known holiday of Saint Patrick himself. It’s said that if you are caught not wearing some type of green attire on this day, you can be pinched! Ouch! Well, St. … Read More...
20+ Living Room Ideas
One of the best things about these living room makeover ideas is that they are mostly DIY. This means that you can create a beautiful, functional living space without having to spend a lot of money on professional design services. … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible pinafore for a doll
Jenn from A Jennuine Life guest blogs at Welcome to the Mouse House with a free pattern for making a doll’s pinafore. It’s the classic crossover back pinafore that many of us have made for babies and toddlers, but sized … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate covered Rainbow Shamrock Cookies
Chocolate and rainbows…how can you go wrong with those two words in the same sentence?
Michelle Clausen at Sugar Swings! shows you how to make these colorful creations.
She didn’t have a shamrock shaped cookie cutter, so she used a … Read More...
Heart Shamrock Decorations
This is a fast and easy St. Patrick’s Day decoration. These dimensional shamrocks are made using three heart shapes — hearts are much easiest to cut our than a shamrock shape. You can use the to decorate windows, doors, or … Read More...
Party Ideas – Easter Coasters
These adorable printable coasters are perfect for a formal Sunday Easter Dinner or a casual Easter picnic. They come in a variety of colors to suit your theme. Simply download and print on to card stock or laminate them for … Read More...
Clover Hair Pin & Shamrock Accessories tutorials & Patterns
These two Shamrock projects come from Martha Stewart. First is the “Clover Hair Pin” and second is the “Shamrock Headband”! There are templates and instructions for both of these quick last minute and easy hair accessories.
Tutorial: Crystal tulle skirt with a t-shirt lining
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to make this crystal tulle skirt. The tulle is cut as a circle skirt so you get fullness without adding too much bulk around the hip. Tulle … Read More...
Free pattern: Scalloped edge fabric basket
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making these lovely little fabric baskets with gentle scallops around the top. Use them for organizing, or as Easter baskets. I think they’d also make a beautiful … Read More...
Printables & Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day
St.Patrick’s Day is fast approaching on March 17th. here are some ideas you might like!
Labels to make No Pinch Pills & Shamrock Seeds from The Pinning Mama
Coloring Cards for St Patrick‘s Day from Do Small Things With … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Goof
Tutorial: Chicks for Easter Decoration
I often end up borrowing from cake decorating tutorials to get the inspiration for simple clay sculpts and this one was particularly perfect. This colourful tutorial for decorative Easter chicks comes by way of Monika from Germany. The tutorial is … Read More...
Tutorial: Serging on Cuddle Minky fabric
Just as you have to treat Cuddle Minky fabric different when sewing on it, you also need to give it some special treatment when serging it. The thickness and the nap and the stretch can cause skipped stitches or stretched … Read More...
Amy’s tips for cutting out sewing projects
Before you can sew up any fabulousness, you have to cut your fabric pieces. It’s the first important step of your sewing projects, but it’s not necessarily an enjoyable one. Personally, I find it stressful because it’s one of the … Read More...
Free Felt Template Birdies
These precious “Bird ornaments” are designed and created by Cushla of “Pilgramnz” with a Pattern and Tutorial”. Thanks Cushla for sharing your design, too sweet.
Tutorial: Falling Shamrock watercolor tea towel
Jessa from Sparkle shows how she made her beautiful Falling Shamrock tea towel. She used DecoArt’s Ink Effects fabric transfer ink to create the watercolor shamrocks. It’s pretty for St. Patrick’s Day, but you could use this same technique with … Read More...
Learn How to Etch Dichroic Glass at Coatings by Sandberg
Carmen Flores Tanis is teaching some very cool classes on how to etch dichroic glass at Coatings by Sandberg. There are patterns available in dichroic glass but it’s so cool if you can make your own. Your designs on … Read More...
