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...
DIY – No Lye Soap Whip
This whipped soap recipe comes from SavyNaturalista who whipped up a batch of hardened liquid soap to create this light and fluffy whipped cream soap. For this recipe you need soap, coconut oil and glycerin. All the ingredients are easy … Read More...
Happy New Year to All the Glassy Peeps Out There!!
As another year starts I say, no resolutions!! Those are things that most people break leaving them disappointed in themselves and feeling defeated. These are not good things. What we need are goals. Taking a bead making class when we’ve … Read More...
Annual Kincavel Krosses Band Sampler
It has become tradition for Lady Kell of Kincavel to post a band sampler at the beginning of each year and so, without further ado, let me present the one for 2014. I love the colors she has chosen for … Read More...
Learn 25 Needlepoint Stitches
Janet M. Perry is starting a new class soon in which she will be teaching 25 Needlepoint stitches. These stitches aren’t just any old stitches, they are ones that are suitable for use when you are stitching scenes with buildings. … Read More...
Knitting in the News, Looking Back and Ahead
A couple of strange knitting-related news items have hit my Facebook feed in the past couple of days that I thought you might be interested in. First off, of course Google releases a list of the most-searched terms each year, … Read More...
25 Low Fat Snacks Recipes
Happy New Year! May your year be filled with good health, prosperity and creative eating. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? I try not to set myself up for failure. I have a real hard time with new habits! … Read More...
Simple Tips For Glass Paints
Have you ever looked at your old glassware and wondered how you could give them a new lease on life? Well, look no further than Madiganmade.com for inspiration. In her post, Madigan shares tips and tricks for painting crystal glasses … Read More...