Metallic is one of those styles that just keep coming around again and again. This Bow belt has a lovely vintage feel to it. I love the bling of the studs. The hardest thing about making this is going to … Read More...
Coffee Sack Handbag
Since Craft sites have turned Coffee Sacks into a DIY Staple, they are becoming harder to find and definitely more expensive. I love the ruffles this stitched patchwork style bag creates. You will never guess what they used for the … Read More...
Getting Creative with Keppi
Have you seen Lion Brand Yarn’s latest creation, Keppi? I haven’t gotten a look at it in person yet, but it looks like a lot of fun.
This yarn is like a whole bunch of yarns of different textures … Read More...
How to use your recycling to print on tea towels
This idea is so simple anyone can do it! I also love how modern it looks!. Pop on over to the blog Leigh Laurel Studios for a fun and easy tutorial on how to use recycled bottle to print circles … Read More...
Free pattern: Matryoshka nesting doll applique
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free applique pattern for this matryoshka nesting doll. How cute would it be on a little girl’s t-shirt? It’s a large enough applique that it would cover most of front of the shirt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy make-up brush roll from a fabric napkin
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing her super easy cheater method for making a make-up brush roll. Instead of cutting and hemming a square of fabric, she started with a pretty fabric napkin. From … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool head wraps from an old sweater
Bonnie from Going Home To Roost shares a tutorial for making these ear warming head wraps out of an old wool sweater. They’re super fast to make – just one seam and then stitching around the edge. And you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Size a baby dress down to fit an 18″ doll
Did you know that American Girl doll clothes are just a wee bit smaller than baby clothes? That means that it’s a fairly easy refashion to turn a baby dress into a doll dress. Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Detachable belt fanny pack made from an old purse
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can create a detachable belt fanny pack out of an old purse. The words “fanny pack” might cause some of us to flash back on our 80s childhoods, but rest assured that … Read More...
Commemorate 2014
The year 2014 is just getting started and if you like to stitch a project to commemorate each year, then Talons Aiguilles has several projects, one of which is shown here, that will be suited just for you. They range … Read More...
Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial
If you have kids or grandkids, one project that is fun and almost a necessity is a tooth fairy pillow. Kelly at My Simple Walk has created a tutorial that shows how to take a completed piece of needlework and … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Hearts
Freebie | 8 Printable Patterned Papers
Take a look at these lovely free printable papers from Nash at Craft a Doodle Doo! She calls this free printable paper collection Charm Bash, and I do agree they are very charming papers. I’m partial to those gold glitter … Read More...
Printable Lego Board Game You Can Make At Home
This Christmas I bought my first batch of Lego
. I have spent every day since then picking the darn things up off the floor. I have been desperately trying to keep each set together and desperately fighting the temptation … Read More...
Article | Project Life for Noobs
It’s a brand new year, and it’s about that time when we think about starting new memory keeping projects. A popular one of late is Project Life. If that is one of your goals for 2014, then you must check … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Crazy Little Elf
Mason Jar Candles
Mason jars have been a popular item for crafting for a long time, and with good reason. They’re versatile, durable, and have a timeless charm that fits into any decor style. One of the best ways to use mason jars … Read More...
Recycled tech tutorial
Oh today I have something a bit different. I bet probably all of you have tools or appliances that may break. Why not try fixing them? Pop on over to the blog Super Mom Shares for a great tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trim updates a plain sweater
Maya from Little Treasures shows how a little bit of lace breathed new life into an unwanted sweater. It’s a quick and easy refashion. The crocheted lace trim adds interest to the neck and wrists of the sweater. This would … Read More...
Free pattern: Asymmetrical gathered front top
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...