Are you in on the Downton Abbey craze? Or do just like Victorian themed Christmas trees? Or just into some really great crafting techniques? Well this post featured at Sow & Dipity has it all! Pop on over to her … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Reversible baby bib with a Peter Pan collar
Elisa from Charming Doodle shares a free pattern over at The Sewing Rabbit for a reversible bib with a Peter Pan collar. It’s made from t-shirt knit, which is soft and stretchy so there’s no need for a closure. Just … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: 10-minute child’s apron
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making a child’s apron. It’s a simple project that’s quick to make. She says it can be done in just 10 minutes! How’s that for quick? Or, let your child … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided fleece cowl
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a braided cowl to keep your neck warm. It’s made from three tubes of soft fleece, braided together to make one this cowl scarf. For a lighter weight … Read More...
Freebie: Paper Snowflake Pattern
Remember cutting out paper snowflakes as a kid? I loved doing that! Bring back some nostalgia to your holiday decorating with a free snowflake cutting template from the pane amore e creativita blog.
-Heather
Video Tutorial | My December Daily Album Cover
I’m pretty excited about my album for December Daily this year. Confession: in all my years doing December Daily (since 2007!) I have only completed one album. (You can see it here over at write.click.scrapbook). This year I am … Read More...
Sewing machine cover {cute alert}
Birds flit around this sewing machine on a cotton duck cloth base in this fun creation made by JennyJen42. The pink gingham lining is the perfect choice here. Thanks goes to Quilter’s Pastiche for pointing out this great find.… Read More...
More Christmas Quickie Crochets
Grandma Pam has some cute crochet patterns! Here are two that will work up very quickly for Christmas.
You won’t be able to resist the cute little Paperclip Wreaths. I bet these would make good teacher gifts – simple, quick, … Read More...
12 Days of Home for the Holidays
For the 5th year running, Debby at D’s Paper Studio is holding her 12 Days of Home for the Holidays series. Each day December 1st to 12th will feature a special guest talking about beloved family Holiday traditions. There … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Little Chef
Do You Sleep Like A Log?
Here is a snapshot from KungFooKids on Etsy. Shannon’s whacky Log cushions are what caught my sleep deprived eyes. The irony of having a Log Pillow on my bed when I ache to “Sleep like a log” for just one … Read More...
Newsy: Holiday Hullabaloo Blog Hop
Sandy of Upstairs Hobby Room is hosting a blog hop, Holiday Hullabaloo. Sponsored by The Art of Home, there are prizes offered at every stop. Go get the schedule and start hopping.
Tutorial: Tokyo quilt block
This elegant quilt block is the creation of Alyce at Blossom Heart Quilts. Inspired by living in Japan, she explains this represents Tokyo and is her contribution to the Big City Girl QAL. She shares how she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted pillow [a great gift idea]
Ms Midge offers up this pretty pillow as part of her Cushion for Christmas Blog Hop. She believes pillows make great gifts, as they don’t require the same time commitment as a quilt. With the holidays upon us, this … Read More...
Ombre Felt Christmas Trees Tutorial
“Shannanigans” is the awesome blog hosted by Shannon that she just merged with her business, Bottle Pop Party Co. Shannon went with her Scandi Christmas, She is pretty sure she came up with it on her own, Ombre Felt Scalloped … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt mustache Christmas ornaments
American Felt and Craft brings the mustache trend to your Christmas tree with these felt mustache ornaments. Their template gives four variations on the mustache so you can make a whole set to decorate your very hip Christmas tree. They … Read More...
Merry Heart
This free chart from Stickeule is filled with the holiday spirit and will make a great stitching project to work up during the holiday season. The design has holiday colors and is wrapped up just like a present. It will … Read More...
Another Fun Pattern from Imaginesque
I just saw the Hunger Games:Catching Fire and so when I saw this pattern of course I wanted to do it up in orange and black like Katniss and Peeta’s outfits in the scene where they are making their entrance … Read More...
Tutorial: Hip Holiday retro station wagon Christmas pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl is over at Therm O Web showing how to make this cute retro Christmas throw pillow. It’s made from bright fabrics with an applique of a vintage station wagon bringing home the family Christmas tree. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy folded and tucked fabric coasters
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make these folded and tucked fabric coasters. They look like they’d be difficult but they’re actually very to make. And quick, too. The top is made from 4 squares of fabric. She … Read More...