There’s one seaming situation that’s not covered by mattress stitch as we’ve talked about it so far (well, there are actually lots of situations that might not be covered by mattress stitch, but it’s a common finishing technique), and that’s … Read More...
DIY – Polymer Clay Ball Necklace
If you are new to Polymer clay or Jewelry making in general then this project is for you. It’s simple techniques produce a modern and in vogue fashion piece. You could make these with different colors or extend yourself by … Read More...
DIY – Sharpie Kiss Cups
Happy Valentines Day! If you are looking for a little kiss kiss today then check out this version of the “Sharpie Mug”. This kiss cup is rather cute and a fun little gift for loved ones or for yourself. This … Read More...
Celebrate Couple Hood – DIY Pacman T-shirt
Happy Valentines Day! I hope today is not the only day someone in your life shows you love. As the saying goes ” if you are alone don’t worry you were alone yesterday too” (harsh but true).
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FREE Candybox Heart Pillow Pattern
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Tutorial: Mod Messenger Bag
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs for making her Mod Messenger Bag. The simple bag is a good project for someone learning to sew. It’s lined on the inside, with an optional … Read More...
Three-Color Heart tutorial
Onel from our bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog, “Onelmon” has a neat tutorial as always in English for us. Be sure to check out all her craft projects you will not be sorry. She has a “Three-Color Heart tutorial” and a pattern. … Read More...
Tutorial: Rockabilly headband
Allison Coulson shares a tutorial atThe Sewing Loft showing how to make a rockabilly style headband. It ties in a knot, with wires in the ends so you can shape them how you like. You can make also make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy layered felt heart skirt
Bernadette from Daisies & Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to embellish a skirt with layered felt hearts. It’s a super easy project, using a skirt you already have and hearts cut out of felt. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft rattle baby blocks
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft rattle block for a baby. Make the sides of the blocks in a variety … Read More...
Tutorial: Journal pen holder
Katie from Made to be a Momma shows how to make a journal pen holder. The fabric pocket is just big enough to hold a couple of pens or pencils. A strip of elastic holds it to the cover of … Read More...
Project: Polka Dot Card
Add some fun polka dots to your stamped card backgrounds with ink daubers, Hero Arts will show you how.
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DIY Marble Run from Toilet Rolls
You might want to start saving toilet paper rolls now so you can have the kids try this fun game. Nicolette from, Powerful Mothering, explains how she created this marble run using 11 toilet paper rolls, a cardboard base, tape, … Read More...
Freebie | Printable St. Patrick’s Day & Easter Cards
Get a jump on upcoming holidays with these free printable cards for Easter (purple) and St. Patrick’s Day (blue) cards from Oh, Everything Handmade. The other cards shown are available for purchase. Click here to get the free ones.
Inspiration du Jour | Hold My Heart
Tutorial: Best Friends Necklace
Here’s a tutorial for quick Valentine’s Day gift for your bestie: a split heart necklace where you each take half. You can texture the heart, add paint, canes or leave it simple. You could make the charms to go on … Read More...
How to make a stamp, gift wrap paper and a homeschool geometry lesson
Doesn’t this adorable photo make you want to make a necklace out of a Scotch tape dispenser like this cute little crafter? It certainly makes me want to! Pop on over to the blog Kitty Baby Love for a great … Read More...
Free pattern: Wear Everywhere Knit Dress
Deb from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Wear Everywhere knit dress with a beautiful squared neck line. It’s a simple dress with only two pattern pieces – no setting in sleeves and no closures necessary. … Read More...
Needle felted catkin tutorial
Joey of “Made by Joey” lives on the west coast of Canada with her husband and two children. She has a “needle felted catkin tutorial” for us and it is amazing. They look like Pussy Willows to me, but how … Read More...
Tutorial: Jumbo ruffle tea towel
Sew4Home shows how to make a tea towel with a jumbo ruffle. You can make them to match any style décor. They’re pretty as shown using bright prints for the ruffle. They’d also be pretty from a vintage-y floral, or … Read More...