Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make these clear vinyl
storage tubes to help organize your sewing or other craft supplies. You can make them in any size. She gives dimensions to make small … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tone tartan skirt
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare taps into 90’s fashion trends with this two-tone tartan skirt. (Anyone else feeling a bit old that 90’s styles are once again considered cool?) It’s a simple gathered skirt, easy to make. What … Read More...
Tutorial: Clutch style padded laptop sleeve
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a clutch style laptop sleeve. Foam padding between the outside fabric and lining helps protect your laptop when you’re carrying it around. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl Valentine dress t-shirt refashion
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s Valentine dress out of a man’s t-shirt. It has a loose fit bodice, and elastic waist, and a gathered skirt. She stenciled the word “Love” across the … Read More...
Tutorial: American Girl and Bitty Baby fleece hats in three styles
Stephanie from Tip Toe Fairy shows how to make three styles of fleece hats for American Girl and Bitty Baby dolls. Her tutorial shows how to make a jester hat (two point), a skit hat, and a pom pom hat. … Read More...
And the Winner is………..
Congrats to Crystal Arcand, you’ve won the Stampin’ Up Monster Valentine treat set giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Project: Candy Treat Bags
Wrap up some chocolate kisses in some tulle and add a pretty stamped topper for the sweet and simple Valentine’s Day gift. Find directions over at the Homespun with Heart blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day … Read More...
Freebie | Donut Gift Box Template & Tutorial
This sweet little donut gift box from Minieco is just the thing for giving some sweets to your sweet this Valentine’s Day. Download the PDF template, and follw the instructions to whip up a dozen of your own. You’ll need, … Read More...
Tutorial | Heart Garland for Valentine’s Day
This step by step tutorial at Quilted Cupcake will show you how to make a heart garland for Valentine’s Day, using vintage sheet music, red paper and stitching. The tutorial includes a free download of the flag shape for your … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | You Sparkle
Tutorial: Make Your Own Needle Tools
This should have gone last week with the scrap clay goodies but Ginger’s tutorial is still a great idea on how to use little bits of clay and make your own custom tools. Don’t forget, you can make the body … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork pincushion stack
Sew4Home shows how you can make a stack of three patchwork pincushions. They’re trimmed all around with mini pom pom trim and tufted in the center with either a button or a large pom pom. (The pom pom is my … Read More...
Tutorial: Dreamy layered circle skirt
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make this dreamy layered circle skirt. The layers are so soft and floaty, I thought at first it was a chiffon. It turns out that she made it from swim suit lining. … Read More...
Stash-Busting Cowl Patterns
I included a couple of cowls in my scarf roundup the other day, but they really do deserve their own day of focus because there are so many great ones out there. Plus, I’ve been wearing the heck out of … Read More...
Heather’s tips for pressing your sewing projects
I’ve always thought it amusing that I hate to iron my clothes, but I don’t hesitate a second before whipping out my iron to press as seam. My laundry room ironing board never sees the light of day, but my … Read More...
Learn to Needle Felt (embellish a sweater) No Sewing Required!
Misty Spinney leads production and styling at Brit + Co. Misty been interested in trying needle felting for a long time. It’s a simple DIY technique that requires no sewing and opens up all kinds of possibilities for embellishing your … Read More...
Project: XO XO Valentine Card
Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial for making this pretty stamped valentine card. I love the combination of Tiffany blue and silver, so elegant!
-Heather
Easy DIY felt wrapped headband
Autumn of it’s always autumn” sews for her almost 3-yr-old daughter and she wanted to try something just a little different. She wanted something understated with a sophisticated feel. She kept this headband really simple, but it has a … Read More...
HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates Valentine Mice
I hope you have a sweet Valentine’s Day with these cute mice from “HERSHEY’S KISSES”. There is a supply list and instructions on how to make these. Enjoy!
New Classes from Knitgrrl Shannon Okey and Andi Smith
I’m a big fan of Shannon Okey and what she’s done at Cooperative Press, which allows knitting and crafty authors a venue for publishing fun, innovative projects with smaller print runs than a more traditional publisher would allow, but with … Read More...
