In the sewing world, ease is the difference between the measurement of your body and the measurement of your garment. For woven non stretch fabrics, ease is necessary for a garment to fit comfortably. The amount of ease you need … Read More...
Video tutorial: Intro to Illustrator for sewing bloggers
Lauren Dahl recently announced that she is starting a new series of video tutorials for sewing bloggers showing how to use Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator is the program to use if you want to create professional patterns, blog graphics, printables, diagrams, … Read More...
Project: Recycled Tags
So many items come in pretty packing and decorated boxes now a days, don’t let them go to waste! Upcycle them into hand made items like these great holiday tags from Savvy. Die cut a pretty patterned cardboard box, add … Read More...
Cozy Decorating DIY Ideas from Martha Stewart
Martha has several lovely “Cozy Decorating Ideas” for the cold fall and winter. Put some of these on your gift giving list and make someone happy. Needle-Felted Pillows. . .Sweater Pillow Covers. . .Stool Cover. . .… Read More...
Your Chance to Own a Barabara Walker Original
I meant to post about this the last round but I completely forgot about it, but Schoolhouse Press has been running a series of online auctions (the one happening now is the second of three) in which they are auctioning … Read More...
Free Hat Band Needlepoint Chart
Learn how to create this lovely hatband design using Scotch Stitch. It was inspired by the early 20th century Modernist Scottish designs of the Glasgow Four. You could also create a camera strap or belt using the same principle. The … Read More...
Multicolored Pullover
This warm sweater chart from Brigitte Dadaux would be perfect to stitch for your favorite knitter friend. Or stitch it up for yourself if you just like the look of a warm wooly sweater. This would make a fun ornament … Read More...
Felt Crazy Coasters Tutorial
Nancy of “Small things with love” is a dedicated wife and mother. I love these because they are free form. I like the unstructured look and I think these would make sweet Christmas gifts. Nancy has some very fun and … Read More...
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Say thanks with this creative centerpiece that will add the touch of earthy to your table decorations this Thanksgiving.
Adding onto the idea of Thankful Trees, Jenn created this sparkly version and we think it looks fabulous!
Head on over … Read More...
Christmas Cookie Tree
Using a Gingerbread cookie recipe (supplied) and an idea from Food Network’s December 2010 issue, Karen of Sugartown Sweets has created this Tree made of Christmas Cookies. Yum!
That is my kind of Christmas!
Get the full recipe at her … Read More...
Cozy Fall Crafts: made with Covered DIY Buttons
Learn how to make covered buttons to create a fall craft that’s both cozy and easy. “Better Homes and Garden” made a fall wreath and show a neat video tutorial.
Tutorial: Ender’s Game Dragon Army infinity scarf
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings was so excited about the release of the Ender’s Game movie that she made herself a new infinity scarf. It’s a quick project, one she was able to complete in just 20 minutes. The scarf … Read More...
How to make pilgrim picture napkin rings or favors
Who doesn’t love a cute pilgrim? This is just a darling project perfect for Thanksgiving and could be altered for any holiday. Pop on over to the blog Grandparents plus for the easy tutorial on how to make these cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Use kid’s jeans to make a pajama pants pattern
If you want to sew a pair of pajama pants for your child, you don’t have to go out and buy a pattern. You have what you need to make your own pattern right there in their closet. Liz from … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy embroidered frame purse
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial in the Bake, Craft & Sew Along at Skip to My Lou showing how to make an easy embroidered frame purse. The small coin purse fits in a 8cm round frame. A bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Replace a jeans waistband to eliminate muffin top
Jane from Maiden Jane liked just about everything about her new jeans – except for one important thing. The waistband. It came too low and hit her at the fullest part of her belly, which was not only uncomfortable but … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Faux fur throw blanket
Faux fur is trending in clothing and in home decor right this season. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a faux fur throw blanket. It’s a warm, inviting accent for a room. She used a 66″ wide … Read More...
Freebies: Holiday Printables
Papercrafts magazine has an entire page of free printables for the upcoming holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa and more. These are perfect for holiday cards, tags and scrapbook pages!
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some … Read More...
Freebie – Doily Cut File
Nicole Nowosad is sharing the free .studio cut file for the lovely white doilies shown above. She shares a few of the projects she made using the doily cut outs, and gives tips on the very many ways you can … Read More...
Making The Most Of Your Crochet
My friend Ronnie is a very talented crocheter. She can glimpse a pattern and almost instantly see where a mistake might crop up. She can look at my work and find where I’ve gone wrong right away – after … Read More...