I am an absolute sucker for kitties. I am also a sucker for tiny things. So a free pattern for a tiny kitty plushie? I squealed out loud! The pattern comes from Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing scout badges on to a uniform
If you have a child in a scouting program, sooner or later you’ll be faced with a stack of badges that need to be sewn down to the uniform. Many of them are now made to iron down, but that … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Tee, raglan sleeve version
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a raglan-sleeved version of her Easy Tee. It has the same loose fit, but with raglan instead of dolman sleeves. Her tutorial shows how to adapt a dolman sleeve pattern (or … Read More...
Vintage Round Doily Pattern
Vintage Crafts and More recently posted a vintage pattern for a tatted round doily. It may be vintage, but it is definitely a classic style. These doilies do come in handy for sitting vases or other decorative items on or … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Embroidery Hoop
I enjoy seeing stamping mixed with other mediums, it doesn’t always have to be on paper 🙂 This lovely mixed media hoop from The Creative Goddess combines stamping on fabric, buttons, crochet pieces and more, find directions over on her … Read More...
Don’t Miss Sale
Kooler Design Studio has just finished doing their summer inventory and while they were clearing out the warehouse they found all sorts of treasures to share with us – at a discount of course. Whether you like Cross-stitch or Needlepoint, … Read More...
Show & Tell | Vintage Modern Drawers
Lowri McNabb talks about this off-the-page project using a set of wooden drawers that she had specially made for her online store. She taught this project in a class, and in her blog post explains how you can go about … Read More...
Experimenting with Clay
I’m always happy to find crafters who, experienced in other mediums, are having a blast trying out polymer clay. Ellie Foster at Feltabulous is my latest find and you can see not only is she having a blast but she’s … Read More...
How to Build your own Lightbox – Sculpt University
Here’s one to help out everyone looking to sell their crafts online or apply for juried shows. Sculpt University has a free article on how to create a lightbox
to take pictures in. Lightboxes, light tents, or soft boxes as … Read More...
Free pattern: Gypsy Doll Face Pillow
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Gypsy Doll Face Pillow. The pillow is a giant doll face with big eyes and fluffy flowers in her yarn hair. It would make a fun accent for … Read More...
Project: Teacher Card
Welcome a new teacher into your child’s life with a sweet card, find the directions over on the Spellbinders blog.
-Heather
Recycled wooden spoon garden marker
Today’s little recycled craft idea is so sweet and easy. Pop on over to the blog CraftSnob for the easy tutorial on how to turn a recycled wooden spoon into a garden marker and while you’re there check out all … Read More...
Recycled Wine Bottle Idea
Providing a great centerpiece idea for a glittery party, this recycled wine glass has been made into a beautiful table decoration with silver leaves.
Go get the dull details on how it was done at craftbits.com: recycled wine bottle to … Read More...
Autumn Feathers
Claire of Claire93’s Blog is sharing a freebie that her daughter Lindashee designed. This is not the first design from Lindashee and I hope it won’t be the last. We definitely have a budding designer on our hands here. This … Read More...
Rocketship Sandwich
If someone had made this for me while growing up – I would never ever have left the dinner table without finishing the sandwich 🙂
Although the picture above should be guide enough – but if you do need more … Read More...
Love My Scarf Blog Tour
Eileen at Eileen’s Machine Embroider Blog explains that September is not only National Sewing Month but it’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. She invites you to “… join us in making scarves for cancer patients. Our goal is to collect … Read More...
How to Make a Donut Bouquet
Once she (Abby) figured out the physics of putting these donuts together – it was a piece of cake :). The donut bouquet is a great idea for kids birthday party and is simple enough to put together, especially if … Read More...
Writing – MatchBook Mini Books
This article by imaginationsoup.net shows you how to create Mini books.Mini books are a fun way to entice your young writer into writing. My daughter loves writing, she writes songs, stories and even makes her own information books about various … Read More...
Plastic Bag Candles
Even though the image is not very good – the idea itself is great.
Craftbits.com has the instructions on how you can make a candle, using a plastic bag!
Go get the instructions at craftbits.com: plastic bag candles.
DIY Home State Wall Art: Great going away present
Ahhmazing! The best ideas are the simplest.
A sweet gift to give someone who’s moving away or as a way to commemorate where they grew up – this home state wall art is simple to make but a great touching … Read More...