Polymer clay is fabulous for many reasons. Not the least of those is that you can make something great the very first time you use the material. Even the kiddos can make fabulous little pieces and the medium lends itself … Read More...
Denise wins Quilting Isn’t Funny
Denise of My Life in Quilts is the winner of my recent book giveaway that was part of the Quilting Isn’t Funny Blog Tour. She will receive a signed copy of Quilting Isn’t Funny by humorist Megan Dougherty.
To … Read More...
Felted Sheep How-To Video and written instructions
Set a whimsical scene of felted sheep and a cinnamon-stick fence for a fragrant holiday touch. These come from Martha Stewart. These are so easy using needle felting and wet felting and so adorable. Enjoy!
Tutorial: Bow t-shirt neck band
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can make a neat bow detail for a t-shirt neck band. It’s a simple banded neck finish, but with part of the banding cinched in to make a faux bow. You can rework … Read More...
No-sew holiday purses; Santa & elf purse tutorial and pattern
These festive purses add a little holiday cheer to any outfit or can hold treats or trinkets for gifting. There are complete instructions and patterns for these Jolly little purses. They can be found on “Craft Ideas”.
Christmas Decorations using Felt
Our Linda from Italy has created some fun Christmas Decorations using felt. She tells us these are very simple because she uses pre-printed felt and cuts various designs like balls, stars and teapots and then sews them together with … Read More...
Free pattern: Owls for All softie to make with a group of kids
Carla Hegeman Crimm from The Scientific Seamstress designed her Owls for All softie as a project you can make with a group of kids. Her downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for assembling the owl as well as tips for making … Read More...
DIY Vintage Christmas Decoration
This Christmas wall hanging is inspired by a similar project that Donna’s aunt made in the 1950’s or 60’s.
This project uses your own collection of vintage or costume jewelry to “decorate” a holiday wall hanging made from a simple … Read More...
Cookie Exchange
I’ve only done a few cookie exchanges and I always have a hard time picking a cookie recipe that no one else has done. Plus, I’m very picky about my cookies. But I do love the idea of getting lots … Read More...
Hair Bauble Necklace
This stylish necklace is made using dollar store hair baubles. I think this would also be a really cute teenagers necklace using saved and cherished hair baubles from when they were little. For the full tutorial visit thecraftyblogstalker.com for another … Read More...
Etsy Feature – On The Front Line
Kate from On The Front Line Etsy store shares her adorable little coin purses and wallets with us. These handmade purses are perfect for splashing a little retro vibe into your daily life. They are perfect for stocking fillers or … Read More...
Garland – Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the most recognized holiday scents. This Cinnamon garland is easy to make and will not only add a rustic appeal to your table or room. It will add a beautiful fragrance.Visit www.ruffledblog.com for the full tutorial … Read More...
How To Apply Perfume
How do you apply Perfume? Apparently I am a rubber (rub perfume onto my wrists), which is a big no-no as it breaks down the molecules of the scent. Who would have thought I would be writing a post about … Read More...
Tutorial: 1-hour floral and lace infinity scarf
Bev from Flamingo Toes guest blogs in the 12 Days of Handmade Gifts series at Sew Caroline with a tutorial showing how you can make an infinity scarf with layers of lace and floral fabric. It takes just an hour … Read More...
Christmas Elf Felt Wine Bottle Covers instructions
This is the first of its kind I have seen; too cute from HGTV 🙂 Before you bring a bare bottle of wine to your next holiday soiree, dress it up like an elf. First cut felt into an eight-inch-by-10-inch … Read More...
Tutorial: Fur trimmed matelasse pocket pillow
This fur trimmed pillow by Amy from Positively Splendid is pretty for Christmas and for the nearly two months of winter that follow the holiday. The front is a white matelasse fabric with a fur trimmed pocket sewn across. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered clutch bag with a rainbow skull strap
Dan Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how to make a zippered leather clutch bag with a rainbow of skulls across a front strap. To carry it, just slide your hand between the strap and the bag. His DIY includes … Read More...
sewing Tutorial: Easy American Girl doll skirt from baby clothes
Hilary and Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared show how to make a simple skirt for an American Girl doll. It’s so easy, it only takes one seam! What makes it so simple is that she started with a thrifted skirt … Read More...
Starry Embroidery Pattern
Imaginesque patterns are usually free form and you can use them for most anything so I like to use my imagination for what they will be useful for when stitched up. When I saw this one, I immediately thought of … Read More...
Turtle Power
Over at Chez Mamigoz the turtles have been taking over lately. The latest post includes an entire grouping of them and if you scroll back through past posts you will find some more single turtles. I was not sure what … Read More...
