Lynette from Running With Scissors shows two ways to use a pinch hem to shorten a pair of pants. Rather than just cutting excess fabric off of the bottom, it pinches out the extra fabric so the original hem is … Read More...
Video tutorial: Printing PDF patterns on your home printer
Did you know that printing a PDF pattern isn’t always as simple as hitting “print”? Printer settings may cause your pattern to print at a slightly different size. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Technique: Hot Glue Gun Art Background
My Craft Chanel has a video with Donna Downey showing a cool technique using Geltos sticks and hot glue for a cool background for canvas, art, mixed media , collage, journaling and more, click here to watch.
-Heather
Get Warm from Head to Toe
I know I’m not alone in my enjoyment of coordinating accessories patterns. I like it when there’s the option to match, say, your hat and scarf, and I’m trying to design more projects this way when I have the yarn … Read More...
{Project} ~ Rosette Bib Necklace DIY
Sarah of “Pattern Runway” has this stunning “Rosette Bib Necklace” with a complete pictorial for us to follow. For some reason it made me think that spring and summer will be here one day and this would look smashing … Read More...
Tutorial: Cash Stasher Key Chain, plus a machine embroidery file for ITH
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots & Whatnots shows how to make her Cash Stasher Key Chain. It’s a small pouch with an envelope back that attaches to your key ring and will hold a small bit of folded money. If … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Keeping Track of UFOs
This is probably something I should have mentioned back when we were talking about unfinished project triage, but I only just thought of it today while I was cleaning up some projects that had landed on my dresser.
When you’ve … Read More...
How to make a recycled key holder
There are so many new ideas for using recycled materials in different ways in this project I had to read the post carefully to catch all the clever details. Pop on over to the blog Kriya-tive Kaleidoscope for the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: How to create a memory doll to comfort a child
Alida from Alida Makes shows how you can create a memory doll to comfort a child who has lost a parent or loved one. The doll is made from a photo of the loved one printed on fabric. The construction … Read More...
$25 Target Giveaway + Wedding Registry
Most engaged couples dream about what their lives together will be like after the big day. When registering for gifts, The Target Wedding Registry is the perfect destination for choosing the items that will help you create the life you … Read More...
Indoor Swing Tutorial
Indoor or not, this is a great tutorial on making an inexpensive therapeutic swing. Especially if you live in a rental place.
Get details on this swing, which has a really wide base, with lots of easy to follow photographs … Read More...
No Bake Butter Biscuits Cake
I love the words “No Bake”! That means one less step and waiting time.
Cafe Chocolada has created this lovely layered cake using store bought butter cookies
and chocolate pudding
. The brand of cookies she uses is listed in … Read More...
DIY Wax Resist Scarves
These scarves look more like tea towels. I could see this tutorial being changed to tea towels and Grannies old cake recipes being added to the towel. Love the rustic flow the writing takes on. Very simple tutorial just follow … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Vintage Prairie
For the sweet charm of a rustic wedding look to this lovely inspiration board featured at Burnett’s Boards. The soft blues and creams, along with vintage details, add a touch of elegance to the outdoor setting, while moonshine … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase with a treasure pocket
The Atlanta Institute of Stitches and Crafts shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make shows how to make a pocketed pillowcase. It’s a standard size bedding pillowcase, but with a pocket sewn into the side flap. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric feather dishtowel
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make a pretty kitchen dish towel with feather appliques. The feather appliques are a happy mix of print and pattern. The pom pom and lace trim on the binding give it an eclective, … Read More...
Tutorial: Flap Happy Backpack for kids
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to make her Flap Happy Backpack for kids. There are a lot of really nice features on this small backpack! It’s padded and fully lined for a nice finish on … Read More...
Project: Made From Scratch Kitty Tag
I love the pun on this cute and clever tag from the Waffle Flower blog, find directions for making one here.
-Heather
Free Webinar | More You in Your Scrapbooks
Jennifer Wilson of Simple Scrapper is holding a free webinar all about getting more you in your scrapbooks. She offeres two time options for the webinar to be held on Wednesday, February 19th.
This will be a content-rich training … Read More...
Make Rainbow Loom Bracelets Without the Loom
Rainbow band jewelry is all the rage. You can buy a loom
to make your own bracelets, if you can find one (yes – they are that popular), or you can try your hand at making one without a loom. … Read More...