Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Brookfield Bag. It’s a smaller bag (11″ x 7″) with corner accents and darts to shape the bottom. Insides pockets have elastic across the … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew modern forest wall hanging
Katie from Bower Power shows how to make this no-sew wall hanging with a modern forest design. She created the shapes to be stylized trees, but they could also be a mountain range. Fusible interfacing will hold the fabric pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Transfer a tissue sewing pattern to poster board
Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations transfers her tried-and-true sewing patterns to poster board to make them more durable. The poster board versions can stand up to repeated use (and tracing for alterations) better than the tissue that comes in most … Read More...
Ten Knitted Tank Tops for Summer
There are so many great tank top knitting patterns out there, but I love alliteration so here are 10 of them that you might want to get on your needles pronto so you can wear them when the weather really … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tote Bag
Head to the store and go shopping in style while also being more green with a pretty reusable stamped canvas tote bag. Find directions over on the Clearsnap Ink blog.
-Heather
How to make recycled book page rosettes
I really like how clean and simple this wreath is. If you like the look too pop on over to the link Giustina sent in to the blog Domestically Blissful for the tutorial on how to make recycled book page … Read More...
TBT: Simo’s Shopping Cross stitch Pattern
This pattern is an oldie but a goodie. I just love this little lady with her adorable dog. I like to think that she is buying cute sweaters for her little partner in crime. Although this pattern is from … Read More...
Make Spirits Bright With a Handmade Felt-Flower Brooch (DIY Tutorial)
This lovely “do-it-yourself Felt-Flower Brooch” comes from “Ecouterre” by Amanda Coen. You can make this in 20 minutes and wear with a dressy or casual outfit. Embellish it with found objects like feathers, sequins, and other assorted doodads and have … Read More...
Free pattern: Soft rattle ball baby toy
Abby Glassenberg fromWhile She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Creatio
n, shares a free pattern for making these soft rattle ball baby toys. You can make them from two 5″ x 8″ pieces … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalize Lacing Cards
I love lacing cards. I think it is a great way to introduce kids and adults into the needlework world. Why not get the kids even more involved and excited about stitching with these personalized DIY Lacing Cards. They … Read More...
Cookie Icebox Cake
Sometimes I think I lived under a rock when I come across these recipes. Then again, we didn’t eat dessert growing up. We only ate cake on birthdays and pies during the holidays.
This Cookie Icebox Cake has Father’s Day … Read More...
Different Ways to Decorate A Console Table
It can sometimes be difficult to find that perfect balance when decorating a console table. You want it to look just so. After all, it can sometimes be that one piece that everyone sees upon entering your home. You want … Read More...
Tutorial: Trompe L’WOW dress
In her Trompe L’WOW dress, Melissa from EcoArmoire uses a trompe l’œil effect to add retro cute details to a plain dress. She shares a tutorial on The Sewing Rabbit showing how she did it. She uses a fabric marker … Read More...
Plastic Cat Art DIY
I think my Cat loving, coffee drinker, hipster sister would love this Plastic Cat Art. Katie at Running With A Glue Gun shows you hot to use plastic animals to make one of a kind hipster art!
Get the tutorial … Read More...
Kids Craft Idea: Ice Cream Spoon People Felt Rollup
Amy is a team member on “crafts unleashed” and blogs out of PA while taking care of her children! She has the cutest craft for kids her “Ice Cream Spoon People Felt Rollup” and I think this will become one … Read More...
Felt Leaf Candle Mat
This “Leaf Candle Mat” makes a pretty backdrop for your candles on a nice table on a warm summer night. This project tutorial has a pattern and complete instructions by Mary Ayres on “Craft Ideas”! Thanks for sharing this lovely … Read More...
How To Make Rainbow Batik With Kids
If you’re looking for a rainy-day craft that’s messy in the best way and guaranteed to brighten your home, rainbow batik is the perfect project. This simple DIY batik technique uses supplies you already have around the house and gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor pillow trio with square and bolster styles
Sew4Home shows how to make a trio of outdoor pillows to jazz up your patio or front porch. They used outdoor fabric and a faux fur to make the grouping. These would also be cute made for a bedding ensemble. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add an exposed zipper to a make a nursing dress
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to add an exposed zipper to the front of a dress. It’s a cute detail, but it also has a very practical purpose. It turns a regular dress into a nursing dress! She came … Read More...
Technique: Easy Water Background for Cards
Here’s a quick and easy way to make a background look for a cards that looks like water using Distress Ink perfect for summer, beach and nautical themes. The Clips-N-Cuts blog has a video tutorial to show you how.
-Heather… Read More...