Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this asymmetrical gathered front top. Princess seams on the front and back give it a good fit. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric. You can make it as dressy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Denim Jeans tooth fairy pillow
Niki from Roonie Ranching shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow that looks like it was made out of a tiny pair of jeans. She used denim fabric and topstitching to recreate the look of jeans in this small … Read More...
Video tutorial: Setting preferences in Illustrator
Lauren Dahl wraps up her series of video tutorials showing how you can use Adobe Illustrator to digitize your own sewing patterns. Her final installment tells how you can set up your preferences in Illustrator. It’s not difficult to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired blouse refashion
Andrea from Little Did You Know shows how she refashioned a thrifted blouse to recreate the look on blouse from Anthropologie (no longer available for sale). She shortened the sleeves of the loose fitting blouse, turning the cuffs into tabs … Read More...
Aurifil’s designer series with free BOM patterns
Pat Sloan kicks off the new year with the 2014 Aurifil Designer of the Month series. As host, she’ll interview one guest per month. She’ll share their work spaces, fabric lines AND – key to their choice of quilt block … Read More...
Free 2014 Calendar Printable
Here is a free, and really beautiful, printable calendar to help you get started with making your plans for the year.
Carmia has created these printables in two languages – English and Afrikaans. It has a soft confetti design and … Read More...
On the Importance of Details
I love simple patterns that include just one or two little details that make them really special. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to add those kinds of touches to my own designs, whether it’s an interesting hem line … Read More...
Winter Wonderland Cupcakes
Today it feels like the frozen tundra than a winter wonderland. I’ve already had my fill of snow for the season. If you are still dreaming of a white winter, then give these beautiful cupcakes a try. Just to let … Read More...
Creative Brooch Holder
Sometimes the most beautiful things are created from the strangest objects. These Beautiful brooches are displayed in such a way that it makes them almost too beautiful to even consider wearing. Mamiejanes has the full tutorial and the story behind … Read More...
Printable Maths Games
Thought I would share some printables and lesson plans for older kids. My daughter hates Math. I don’t know if this is because we ask her to work on it or if she really just hates it. I can’t really … Read More...
Freebie: Star Wars Paper Snowflakes
I’ve seen lots of ideas for paper cutting snowflake but these Star Wars snowflake patterns from Anthony Herrera Designs are totally EPIC!! He generously has provided on his blog free downloadable pdf files so you can cut your own! … Read More...
Winter Olympics – Printable Cupcake Wrappers
Celebrate the Winter Olympics (Starting February 7th) with this free Cupcake wrapper Printable. Having a fun party or Viewing party is a great way to expose the kids to different cultures, different sports and with a little effort different cuisines … Read More...
Monster Crochet
I don’t have a little one to make this cute monster cap for, but I bet a lot of my readers do! Isn’t it scary-cute? Anne Granger offers her pattern and tutorial on her blog so you can make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Chinese New Year Candy Box Charm
A quick video tutorial for the upcoming Chinese New Year – a traditional candy box made up as a miniature food charm. Have a watch!
Tutorial: Felt Hexagon Coasters
New to hexies? Instead of a bed quilt, why not start small with this Felt Hexagon Coaster project by Nancy of Do Small Things with Love. She’s a guest blogger today at Sugar Bee Crafts where she shares step-by-step how … Read More...
Pink bow side shoulder sweater DIY
This is on a Chinese site and I could not translate it and I don’t think it was a DIY. Pinterest user serenity 422 explained how to make it. Take an old sweater. Cut a slit in along the shoulder … Read More...
DIY Sherpa Boots? Oh Yeah tutorial
I know I was excited to see this “DIY Sherpa Boots? Oh Yeah tutorial” because I wear them all winter; these are for indoor use, so they are the ultimate slippers. Okay Ms. Cheryl of “Sew Can Do” is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Angled Paper Card Background
Use up some of those pretty scraps of pattern papers for a lovely angled background look on your stamped greeting cards. The Capture the Moment blog has all the details.
Heather
DIY Boot Cuffs tutorial
Did you know that with an old sweater, a little lace, and 30 minutes, you too can have your own pair of DIY boot cuffs?! Get ready, because it’s hard to make just one pair so make some for gifts! … Read More...
Inexpensive way to organize your craft supplies in the new year
Got some New Year resolutions?
Is one of them organizing your craft stash? If yes, then you’re in luck as Morena of CraftUnleashed shows you how to organize your stash into manageable chunks using ModPodge, some boxes, paint and candlesticks.… Read More...