Tick tick tick tick, the game is about to start are you ready to party? Check out this football drinks tub! If you don’t have the fabric use card or paint to create a quick football bucket that is sure … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Plantain t-shirt
Anna from Deer and Doe shares a free pattern for her Plantain shirt. She designed the Plantain to be “the perfect t-shirt”. It’s fitted through the shoulders and flares out to a loose fit through the hips. It has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickest Toddler Play Dress
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a toddler’s play dress, quick and easy. In fact, she calls it The Quickest Play Dress You’ll Ever Make. She starts with an adult t-shirt and cuts it so … Read More...
Laurwyn reflects on sewing and body image
There is nothing like going shopping for pants or bathing suits to make me feel like a big, misshapen blob. It’s hard not to internalize when what is being sold is not shaped or sized to flatter your body. Laurwyn … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini sewing notions keeper
Susie from Susie’s Sunroom shows how to make a mini sewing notions keeper. It has pockets to hold scissors, seam ripper, and other small sewing tools. It attaches to the side of your sewing machine, so your most needed sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux peplum blouse variation
Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial for another variation on a basic blouse. She lengthens it and flares it out at the bottom, creating a faux peplum. She shows it as a variation of Simple Blouse pattern, but … Read More...
Project: Glitter Card Embellishments
Add a touch of glitz and glamour to your Valentine’s Day card with glitter embellishments, find out more over on the Capture the Moment blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
If … Read More...
Modern pot holders in Kitchen Stitches
Jenifer of 42 Quilts made modern this oven mitt (I mean pot holder) using a simple log cabin quilt block. Hers is one of many clever projects found in a new book, Kitchen Stitches, by Martingale. Psst, Martingale is … Read More...
Tutotial | Upcycled Valentine Gift Box
Upcycle a cereal box into this cute heart shaped gift box for Valentine’s Day. Nidhi at Sunshine & Dewdrops shows you how! Use it for gifting sweets and treats to that special someone. or just keep it on your desk … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Conversation Hearts
Check out this tutorial for making wooden 
conversation hearts over at Henry Happened. Her version is for making magnets 
(which you can do), but I think these would also make great embellishments for a scrapbook page or Valentine’s Day card. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | The World That I See Inside You
DIY – Glass Gem Bib Necklace
This glass bib necklace is a little different as it has been adorned with small pearl beads. You could mix this up with some soft white fabrics for a delicate finish. For the full tutorial and more ideas check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Textured Segment Necklace
One of my favourite polymer clay artists, Sherri Kellberg, has a tutorial up on Sculpey.com. The 3 segment necklace uses a rich combination of metallic clay, powders and leafing pen. You could absolutely do this with a black base or … Read More...
Clever Coffee Cup Holder That is DIY
Just saw this on the designloveblog and had to post it. It is such a clever way to hang your coffee cups using dowels.
It is a 3D art project for your walls cum a practical kitchen utility. What’s not … Read More...
Organizing and Keeping Track of Your Stash
This is the part of talking about stash that I’m really not equipped to talk to you about, because I’m really bad at storing my stash in any rational way. Every year or so I will decide I’m going to … Read More...
Black And White And Read All Over – Valentine Topiary Tutorial
Julia has this very pretty “Topiary Tutorial” on her site “Every Day Mom Ideas. The mixture of textures and fibers are delightful and unique. Make one for each end of a mantel or one for a table center piece. This … Read More...
Sally Ann shows the parts of a sewing machine
You’ll better understand how to use and care for your sewing machine when you know what all the parts are called and what they do. Sally Ann shares a photo of her sewing machine with all the major parts labeled, … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky and velvet throw blanket
Sew4Home shows how to make a soft throw blanket out of Minky and velvet. A pocket in one of the corners will hold a remote control or special softie. The blanket top and backing are both Minky, with edges bound … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Flat bottom zippered cosmetics bag
Deby from So Sew Easy has created a fantastic tutorial for a flat bottomed cosmetics bag that is both stylish and functional. The zippered pouch is fully lined, with boxed bottoms that give it stability, making it perfect for holding … Read More...
Knit a Mario Scarf for Your Favorite Geek
Every now and then I have a chance to do some knitting for our sister site, CraftBits, which has a great collection of holiday-themed and other projects across a spectrum of crafts. I’m so happy to share with you my … Read More...