Love to stitch and support a good cause? The wonderful people at Letters Great and Small are selling two patterns to help animals, one for cat lovers and one for puppy people, with 100% of the proceeds going to animal … Read More...
Tutorial: Pavé Pendant
Here’s a flexible tutorial for how to make a very blinged out Fimo pavé style pendant. Amy comments that she uses acrylic and air dry clay for her first try because you can’t bake the less expensive acrylic rhinestones… but … Read More...
DIY Felt Roads for Boys that Love Toy Cars
This project with tutorial can be found on “Factory Direct Craft” This “DIY Felt Roads for Boys that Love Toy Cars” by Jessica Christman. This track will be a favorite for kids and moms alike, because it can be rolled … Read More...
Tutorial: Identifying jeans fit issues
Finding a pair of jeans that fit – really fit – is kind of like finding a needle in a haystack. There are so many variables – the waist, the hip, the thigh, the rise, and more. Melissa from Blank … Read More...
Inspiration: Button Book
Lins Artyblobs created this mixed media Button Book using washi tape, embroidery floss and of course buttons. I love the color combinations that she uses and each page is a … Read More...
Crochet Stitch Dictionary – A Review
Do NOT be fooled by this books cover! It’s way better than the cheerful cover might lead you to believe. Really!
Interweave Press author Sarah Hazell has gathered 200 stitches, some of which will be entirely new … Read More...
Recycled wool sweater Easter basket!
If you’re looking for a DIY Easter basket that’s not only adorable but also eco-friendly, look no further! This recycled wool sweater Easter basket is an incredibly cute and clever project that costs almost nothing to make, especially if you … Read More...
Glasgow Science Center Seeks Knit Germs
The Glasgow City of Science is attempting to break a world record with a hygiene lesson later this month, but they need some help from knitters in order to do so.
The plan is to involve primary school students across … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric and ribbon flower wands
Coats & Clark shares a free PDF project sheet for making these fabric and ribbon flower wands. They’re made with Phoomph! double stick foam sheets, so there’s no sewing required. The middles of the flower are fabric prints, and the … Read More...
A Cat Paradise
We don’t post many cat related projects here – but I just could not stop myself from posting about this amazing DIY transformation that a cat lover in California has done!
Can you believe this house? This is a cat’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey cocoon cardigan
Kelli from True Bias shows how to make her cocoon cardigan. The drape makes it a beautiful layering piece. You can make it from two yards of a lightweight knit fabric. There are just a few seams to sew, plus … Read More...
Green Velvet Cupcakes
I’ve never seen green velvet before! As I prepare to focus on St. Patrick’s Day and spring, I saw this on Pinterest. Christi at Love From the Oven has created these cupcakes, mini cupcakes, whoopie pies and cakes pops using … Read More...
Bee Theme Number Matching Game
These adorable bees, made out of chenille stems and pom-poms, will happily help your kids practice counting; however, I think they are adorable enough to use for other uses. Perhaps make them into magnets to hang on the refrigerator?
Carissa, … Read More...
Craft Event – Hats Off To Spring
Hats off to Spring
A MILLINERY EVENT WITH CUSTOM HAT-MAKER YVONNE LEWIS
Saturday, April 12, 2014
2:00 – 4:30PM
Craft in America Center
Los Angeles, CA – The Craft in America Center is thrilled to be hosting a pop-up seasonal … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Glitter Jeans
I am not sure I want to draw attention to my already attention sized backside but if you can’t hide it then try blinging it up! Love the idea of turning an old pair of jeans into something a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin phrase sweatshirt
Laura at A Beautiful Mess shows how you can add a sparkly sequined message to a sweatshirt. Sequin trim makes it easy to place all the sequins – especially around the curves. She used a purchased sweatshirt, but you could … Read More...
Tutorial: Squid and whale dishtowels
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how she made these fun nautical kitchen towels with squids and whales. Her tutorial is part of the Home Sewn series hosted by Susan from Living with Punks. She used applique and … Read More...
Possibly the Cutest Colorful Baby Sweater Ever
I’ve written a knitting book for babies, and I’m working on one about colorwork for adults, but I’ve not combined the two much. I guess I thought all that colorwork would be too much on a tiny scale, but it … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven fabric pillow cover
Deb from So Sew Easy weaved strips of fabric to create this gorgeous pillow cover. All those little squares of color and pattern make me happy! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a great project to … Read More...
Another Stampin’ Up! Review
This is my third and final review for the Stampin’ Up! Occasions mini catalog! This new catalog is chocked full of new stamps in wood and clear mount options, pretty Designer pattern papers, washi tapes, embossing folders, dies, embellishments… Read More...