Julie Bossert from Sewn Studio is over at the Oliver + S blog today, showing her adaptation of their Nature Walk Pullover pattern that will absolutely put your jaw on the floor. She turned it into a Michael Jackson “Beat … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make stretchy ruffled organza trim
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make your own stretchy ruffled organza trim. You can do it with a organza ribbon and clear elastic. And once you’ve made the stretchy, fluffy trim she shares some ideas for … Read More...
Felt & valentines Tutorial
Gail of “probably actually” made felt these wonderful “Valentine envelopes and mini valentines”. This Valentine will show someone you really care about them. Gail has an excellent pictorial for us to follow. Thanks Gail for sharing your talent.
How-To: Valentine Heart Chain + Felt Ornament & Garland Ideas
Betz White started this project with her son using paper and then she decided to make one using felt. What a cahrming and bright Valentine chain. It looks easy enought to make and this will announce the coming of this … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – 12 Yarn Stash Sock Patterns
If you’ve knit a few pairs of socks, you probably have a few little balls of sock yarn lying around that you don’t know what to do with. Depending on the type of socks you make, the yarn you buy … Read More...
If Knitters Ran the World…
Everyone would know the difference between knitting and crochet. But in this world, we take what we can get, especially when it’s in the form of a photo homage to the wonders of Vogue Knitting Live, a knitting showcase … Read More...
Choosing Ground Fabrics
Mary Corbet from Needle N Thread is getting ready to prepare lessons based on her Secret Garden embroidery project. Before she does that though, she is preparing her ground fabrics. And she is discussing her choices for ground fabrics, why … Read More...
Shampoo Session
Les Chroniques de Frimousse often posts free patterns that show a little slice of life scene. In this case a mother is shampooing her child’s hair. This chart would make a great addition to a powder room. It is done … Read More...
Cute DIY Handmade Hearts
This is a cute handmade gift/decoration idea for Valentine’s Day. Aga of PassionShake, created these cute hearts using salt dough and painted them with colorful designs.
A handmade gift is always better than a store bought one, right?
Go get … Read More...
8 Vegetarian Soups, Stews and Chilis
Feels like a soup kind of day!
Bone chilling cold! -17 with the wind chill this morning. Brrr!
Where Women Cook has 8 healthy soups for you to make on a cold winter day. Whether you are still trying to … Read More...
DIY Concrete Dipped T-shirt
DIY: Concrete-Dipped T-Shirt by reenz featuring a gray shirt Yes this is an actual project. This tutorial not only teaches us how to dip clothes in cement, but it teaches us to think outside the box, out side the concrete … Read More...
Kids Craft – Valentines Day Mug
It’s not too late to create something wonderful with the kids. This project could be done to a plate, mug or platter. If you’re a Teacher have the kids bring a piece of white (or light) crockery in and create … Read More...
Style Me Quick – RIbbon Bows
Add a little extra style to a tank top with this over-sized fabric bow. There is no tutorial but it seems easy enough. You could also use over-sized ready-made hair bows for a quick clip on and clip off look. … Read More...
Great idea for using recycled tires as planters
Tutorial: Make clear vinyl storage tubes to organize your craft supplies
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