No matter how I try and help it, I’m a bead freak. Clever beads are one of the main reasons I got into polymer clay. These lovelies are by Niki Meiners and she kindly shares the instructions right here.
Valentine’s Day Charmer; Love Centerpiece DIY
Janette of is a wife and mother and hosts “The Johanson Journey “! Janette had some red felt from an old project and she picked up cardboard stencils from Hobby Lobby for and white paint & a sponge brush! She … Read More...
West Elm Origami Throw Pillow Knock-off
Tiffany of “The Little Waffleflower” is a mother, wife, sewer, crafter, baker, chef, gardener, etc. She loves life and learning/doing new things. Today she has this stunning “West Elm Origami Throw Pillow Knock-off” with a step-by-step tutorial. Thanks Tiffany for … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Digital Stamp
Get this sweet digi stamp for free over at Dearie Dolls.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Happy Snowman
Some of my friends were posting snow photos on Facebook earlier today and I was so glad that where I live the most we usually get is a dusting. Of course as I have written before, when the weatherman says … Read More...
A Stitch A Day
Rebecca at Hugs are Fun has started a really neat project for 2014. I wish I had the get up and go to join in, but I am not the type of person who can commit to doing something daily … Read More...
Tutorial: Lapped flat-felled split side seam
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how she made the lapped flat-felled split side seam on a men’s shirt she made. When you cut the pieces out, you’ll need to add little extensions where the seam will be split. This … Read More...
Husqvarna Viking is giving away an Emerald 116
I don’t watch football, but I hear that there was a sewing machine on the sidelines of this year’s Iron Bowl. An Emerald 116 by Husqvarna Viking. It came through in a pinch and made some emergency repairs to a … Read More...
Keep Your Arms, Hands and Wrists Happy in the New Year
If you’re like me, you’ve probably started a new knitting project or two with great enthusiasm in the past couple of days. Or maybe you’re just planning to knit more in the new year. Either way, you need to be … Read More...
Top 10 Wedding Colors for Spring 2014
What do you think about the colors chosen by The Perfect Palette as the top 10 favorites for 2014 spring weddings? I’m a huge fan of all these lovely shades! I especially love Grayed Jade, both of the golds, and … Read More...
How to find OOP fabric
Charise of Charise Creates took pity on one of her readers who wanted to make some fabric coasters she saw in Stitch magazine that Charise made from mostly out of print (OOP) fabrics. We’ve all been there, the perfect fabric … Read More...
15 Delicious Hot Cocoa Recipes
The winter season has begun and there will be a lot of hot cocoa consumed for the next three months. Especially when it snows and the temperature drops below twenty degrees. I mentioned before that my daughter loves hot cocoa … Read More...
Dr Who Tardis Jewelry Box
I am not going to pretend to know what I am writing about here, so Dr Who Fans please forgive me. This little Tardis is an adorable little jewelry box for the inner geek in you. If you are after … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Fringed Farmhouse Table Runner
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial for making her Easy Fringed Table Runner. You can make one from 1/2 yard of decorator fabric, plus some fringe trim to stitch on the ends. Go to Positively Splendid to see how … Read More...
How to make a recycled jar lid candy shaped box
I love gift boxes that look like different things and especially when they are made out of recycled elements. The other part of this project is another of my faves-Washi Tape! Pop on over to the blog About Family Crafts … Read More...
5 Fab DIY Monogram Projects for Weddings
M + W {Monograms + Weddings} are a classic love story! Whether it’s the first letter of the names of the bride and groom, or of the new surname they will share, initials are an iconic and timeless motif for … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple clutch with a snap
Monica from Deliberately Domestic shows how to make a simple clutch purse with a snap closure. Finished dimensions are approximately 11″ x 5″. She used a vinyl for the outside of hers, but you could use any type of fabric. … Read More...
Fabric Alphabet
I love sewing and quilting and, over the years, have collected a lot of scrap fabric. I thought perhaps some of you might have a hefty fabric collection so I thought I would share this great project you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing small softie pieces
Part of what makes tiny pieces difficult to sew, especially ones with tight curves, is that there’s not much fabric to hold on to while you’re guiding them under the needle. Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author … Read More...
Project Ideas: Valentine Hearts Cards
Now that the holidays are over it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day! Punch or die cut some hearts and add a stamped sentiment for a quick but cute card, the Pine is Here blog has a couple ideas … Read More...