Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to adapt her Simple Blouse pattern to give it a quilted look. The “quilting” is actually just lines of stitching so there’s no bulk added. She also shows how to use bias tape … Read More...
Gretchen’s tips for cutting and sewing velvet
Velvet is a sewing nemesis for many of us. The nap, the nap, the nap. It makes the fabric so lush, but it causes so many problems for cutting and sewing accurately. Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick update for white polka dot fabric
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows an easy to get a new look from a denim printed with white polka dots. She colors in the polka dots with fabric markers to make it a multi-colored polka dot pattern. She did … Read More...
Pop’s New Look
Do you know a guy who typically wears bow ties? Christopher Kimball from Cook’s Illustrated. The late Senator Paul Simon from Illinois. Any guy in a tux…… No one in my life wears a bow tie, but I really … Read More...
Tutorial | 2014 Photo Calendar
January isn’t over yet, so we can still make calendars, right?Full disclosure: so far I have none for 2014! Thank goodness for this tutorial from Nathalie, for a desktop photo calendar. She used an acrylic panoramic frame, binder rings, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | I Love You
Tutorial: Ice or roller skate bag
Kelley from Casa Crafty shares a tutorial at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make a skate tote to carry your skates to and from the rink. The outside of the bag is made from a laminated cotton, with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty little bow hair clips
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can whip up these pretty little bow hair clips. You can get creative with fabric types, mixing and matching the materials for the bow and the strip in the center. She shows some … Read More...
Free pattern: Circle skirt for an 18″ doll
When is a bucket hat pattern not a bucket hat pattern? When it becomes a pattern for a doll skirt! Oliver + S shows how you can adapt their free bucket hat pattern to make it a circle skirt that … Read More...
Rustic Valentine’s Love Banner {No-Sew DIY}
Alice of “Thoughts From Alice” has a super easy DIY tutorial for Valentine’s Day. She whipped up this banner pretty quickly (although she had it in her mind from last year and just never got around to it. We are … Read More...
Lion Brand Unveils Wonders of the Yarn World at CHA
This weekend was a big one for crafty trade shows, with The National NeedleArts Association having its winter show and the Craft Hobby Association hosting what’s billed as the world’s largest crafting show. These shows are an opportunity for manufacturers … Read More...
DIY Lace Gift Boxes
You can easily DIY these charming lace gift boxes with instructions and a free printable from Anna Skye of downloadandprint.com via Hostess with the Mostess. {Edited} Please note that if you are looking for the template to download be … Read More...
General Stash-Busting Project Ideas
Over the next week or so I’m going to be sharing a lot of different specific patterns that would be good for stash busting, but first I wanted to offer some general considerations for using bits of stash in projects … Read More...
Freebie: Birthday Downloads
The Paper Craft Connections blog has 5 fabulous free birthday phrases to download, click here to get them.
-Heather
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Handmade Heart Gift Tags
Kelly of “Live Laugh Rowe” like most of us; think retail rushes the holidays and she waits until after Christmas to start sharing some Valentine’s Day crafts. How about some super sweet and simple “Handmade Heart Gift Tags”? Thanks Kelly … Read More...
63 Valentines Heart Crafts pattern & tutorials
Over on Favecrafts there are “63 Valentines Heart Crafts” in one place! Valentine’s Day is the best day to show someone that you really care. Make Valentines heart crafts! Get some ideas for Valentine crafts to make for your significant … Read More...
A collection of Valentine Wreath Posts
Over the years (it’s now over 5 years) we have published 100’s of posts on Valentine’s Wreaths. So rather than bore you with more of these posts, today’s ideas are a hark back to some of the posts we have … Read More...
Mini Football Sub
We don’t have football parties, but the family will sit down together to watch the game. Of course, we have the essential snacks and food to enjoy the game and commercials. This year I’ll do more than wings and pizza … Read More...
DIY Hot Glue Gun Holder
Can I get a show of hands for who has actually burnt themselves or a table top whilst in control of a hot glue gun? Seriously these things should come with bigger warnings, because even though I know it’s “Hot … Read More...
DIY – Neon Nail Polish Necklace
Neon is all the rage right now but for how long? Investing in a piece of jewelry be it your DIY time or money could be costly. This tutorial re-purposes outdated rhinestone jewelry into some fresh and new. This … Read More...