This faux fur hat will keep your ears and head warm, and look good doing it. Aimee from Clones ‘n Clowns shows how you can make one. Faux fur can be expensive, but because this project uses only half a … Read More...
Snow Ice Cream
Got Snow?
We have more than enough in my opinion. Unfortunately, we have two more months to endure. Did you know you could turn that snow into ice cream? Next snowfall, tell the kids to gather some snow to bring … Read More...
Olympics – Couples Party
You have probably realized the Winter Olympics is coming. (We have been blogging lot’s) This blog idea from Divinspired where she shares just how to setup, decorate and play at Couples Olympic Party. I love the trophy made from a … Read More...
A Few “Best Of” Pattern Roundups
Since I was at home with a preschooler a lot longer than I meant to be over the holidays and beyond, I’m a little behind on year-end roundups, so I thought I would share a few of the favorite pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring gift bags with heart appliques
Sew4Home shows how you can whip up some cute Valentine’s gift bags. They’re simple drawstring pouches with the casing stitched on the outside of the bags. Add in a heart applique and they’re ready for some Valentine’s Day gifting. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy embellished towels using fabric strips
With this tutorial from Jona from Stop Staring… and Start Sewing!, a couple of strips of fabric is all you need to take a plain towel and make it coordinating décor for your bath or kitchen. They’re fast and easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted fabric box
Tina Craig from Seaside Stitches shows how you can sew up these little quilted fabric boxes. You can use them on your sewing table as thread catchers, or by the back door to hold pocket change and stray small items. … Read More...
Huge Sale at Silhouette!
From today Jan 11th through Jan 18th Silhouette is having an amazing sale on Silhouette accessories, everything in stock is at a 30% discount! Be sure to use promo code: GOSSIP when you check out. (please note: the discount … Read More...
Streak of Lightning Roundup
Today, Exuberant Color shows off her quilt top (laid out but not completely sewn together) on her double design board. It’s a Streak of Lightning setting of a Log Cabin pattern. This setting is a favorite of mine, so I … Read More...
Crocheted Man Cap
Can you tell I’m not a photographer? I’ve had numerous requests for this pattern, so I will try to comply. This is a cap custom made for my husband’s smallish and very bald head. I’ve crocheted him several caps before … Read More...
Using Up Those Scraps
And to keep going with the theme… folks have some great paid tutorials for fabulousness to make with your polymer clay scraps:
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| Puffy Beads and Handmade Molds by irismishly | Leopard Skin Jasper by RMKDesign |
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| There Ain’t No Scrap by CorvusFlies |
Braided Felt Cuff Tutorial
I am pretty sure you all know Betz White our felt lady! She has two books available on Amazon “Sewing Green” and “Warm Fuzzies” so check them out. Today she has these amazing “Braided Felt Cuffs” for us to make … Read More...
Make Your Own Clouds, Indoor Cloud Gazing
After spending a weekend lazily stretched out on picnic blankets, engaged in imaginative cloud gazing with their son. They spotted a hedgehog, a Lego guy, a banana. But yesterday they were in the mood for some more, and not a … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Mr. Postman peacoat style jacket for boys
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin wraps up her week of free patterns with this Mr. Postman jacket for boys. It’s a peacoat style double-breasted jacket with a hood and welt pockets. She made her example from a corduroy with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Kawaii Kitty Bow Holder
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama Raeanna shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit for making this felt Kawaii Kitty Bow Holder. Those big kitty eyes are sooo cute!! Ribbons hanging from the lightly stuffed kitty face will hold a little … Read More...
Amazing Knit Characters from The Hobbit
I love to see the amazing things that people come up with to knit. I generally stick to wearables, and have only participated in one yarn bombing, but I love it when people just go all out to celebrate something … Read More...
Two Birds on a Branch
Brigitte Dadaux has posted another of the lovely silhouette charts they are so famous for designing. This one shows two birds sitting on a branch. Can’t you just imagine the chirpy conversation they are having? You get to choose what … Read More...
Floral Freebie
Vintage Spice and Everything Nice took off some time during the holidays, but the blog is active again and is posting new freebies, usually on Fridays. A recent post included this floral-themed freebie that also includes a beautiful bird to … Read More...
Identifying Unknown Fibers in Your Stash
Yesterday we looked at our odd balls and organized in terms of yarn weight. Maybe you already have an idea of some yarns that you’d like to go together in a project. If so, that’s awesome!
But sometimes you need … Read More...
How to build a flower tower
Suffering from the big freeze? Well, take consolation, drink lots of hot drinks and think of all the wonderful projects you are going to do when it is all over. You know, all the wonderful, outdoor projects like this flower … Read More...