Some of my most often used sewing tools are my pattern weights. I use them instead of pins to hold my pattern in place while I cut it out. Really, any object that has substantial weight to it can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s layered ruffle skirt with built-in shorts
Whenever my daughter wears a skirt to school or to the park, or really anywhere besides church, we layer shorts or leggings underneath so she can have freedom of movement without having to worry about panties showing. My favorite skirts … Read More...
Tips: Custom Ribbon
Don’t have the perfect ribbon for your project? Not a problem if you have some markers and some plain ribbon you can design your own. The Stampin’ Up blog shows you how to dress up that boring ribbon with strips, … Read More...
Tutorial: Tissue box cover with a giant grommet opening
Here’s a fun twist on a tissue box cover. A giant grommet in the center creates the opening that the tissues are pulled through. There’s a tutorial over at Sew4Home showing how to make one. The oversized grommet gives the … Read More...
Ann’s stitchery wins at local Fair
So many stitches went into this prize winning entry at the Faulkner County Fair, held recently in central Arkansas. The maker, Ann Wilson, is giving her Olde World Map to her husband to hang in his office.
Have you entered … Read More...
Photography | 10 Tips for Fall Photos
Capture the beauty and splendor of Autumn using these 10 Tips for Fall Photos by Kristi at Live & Love Out Loud. She talks about the best time for shooting, and different ways you can capture unique shots of the … Read More...
Hexie Button Jewelry Tutorial
I like that jewelry can be made using a variety of materials that do not require beads, like this Hexie Button Jewelry bracelet and earring set by Karen from Sew Much Luv. Karen uses fabric, buttons and a few … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Hop
DIY: How to make a Beaded necklace with Vinyl African Heishi beads
Stephanie from A Common Thread shares this tutorial she describes as “a DIY Jewelry tutorial that shows you how to make a colorful African heishi bead necklace. The necklace is bright and beautiful, and the tutorial goes beyond your simple … Read More...
DIY Byzantine Chain
Interested in learning how to make chain mail patterns to use in jewelry making? Victoria from Café Caftea has an easy to follow tutorial for making Byzantine Chain Bracelets. It is easier than it looks. Check it out!
Seed Bead Bracelet Tutorial
Charlotte contributed a delicate Seed Bead Bracelet Tutorial to Henry Happened. I like the dainty look of the bracelets. The tutorial looks easy to follow! Try it out! Click here to see how to make these Seed Bead Bracelets.
Tutorial: Long sleeved Easy Tee
Autumm from It’s Always Autumn show show to make a long-sleeved version of her Easy Tee. The original Easy Tee has short sleeves cut on to the main front and back pieces. She uses those same pieces for the long-sleeved … Read More...
Sew & Tell: Felted Acorns without wool or water
Carolyn of “homework” is a freelance marketing manager and a blogger. Her tagline is: today’s assignment – be inspired and she has inspired us today with her “Sew & Tell: Felted Acorns without wool or water”! I have featured, made … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled iPad sleeve with a fabric flower
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a pretty sleeve to hold your iPad. She gives it a ruffle down the front and a fabric flower on the flap. Velcro on the flap and opening will keep your … Read More...
Tip: Dimensional Die Cuts
Betsy from Paper, Scissors and Super Heroes has a cool tip to add some dimension to your die cut shapes by using a scoring board, click here to check it out.
-Heather
New Maple Leaf Mold from Colour de Verre
One of my best sellers in my studio is the leaf plates I make with the Colour de Verre molds so to hear about a new one gives a great reason to write about it’s release. These molds they make … Read More...
Trick or Treat: Halloween Artists Bazaar
The second annual Halloween Artist Bazaar Trick or Treat Giveaway is here. This intrepid band of Halloween loving artists has once again come together to offer a trick or treat bucket full of beautiful, ghoulish art. To enter: You must … Read More...
Healthy Halloween Dessert: Ghost Peaches
Yes Halloween is all about being decadent.
It is about the candy, the sweets, the parties, the rowdy kids. And more.
So, indulge in this sweet, yet healthy dessert for a calming effect (at least pretend to).
Get the recipe … Read More...
Hanging Cement Vase
The ladies at theMerryThought have created this sweet little round hanging pot for flower vases – so pretty and industrial 🙂
Our sister site, Craftbits recently featured DIY Brooches made out of cement. Is cement making a foray into crafts?… Read More...
DMC Seasonal Freebie
The latest freebie from Emma Broidery at DMC Thread’s Blog looks like a really fun project. It is called “In Vino Veritas” and it taken from an old Latin phrase that is attributed to Pliny the Elder and translates to … Read More...