Late last week, I linked to Keely McGuire’s post on 20 non-sandwich school lunch ideas. Over the last week – that post has become a star hit on our site. So thank you Keely. We hope you have found … Read More...
Goodie Giveaway
Want to get yourself in the running for a whole bunch of cool stuff pop on over to Craftside and you may be the proud new owner of:
Knitting Club Banned from Library for Being Too Loud
This sort of sounds like a story that would come from The Onion, but it’s true, far as I can tell: the Knit and Natter group in Cramlington, Northumberland, has been banned from meeting in the city’s new library because … Read More...
DIY Spice Caddy (From Recycled Materials)
Completely recycled – using baby food jars from freecycle, miss p from portialawrie has created this DIY spice caddy.
It looks fabulous and are a great hack – for anyone who has way too many spices and not enough space.… Read More...
Tutorial: Add contrast binding to a button up shirt
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to add contrast binding to a button up shirt. While she was at it rounded the cuffs and the collar to more of a Peter Pan shape. She shows it with two solids (solid … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork twirly skirt for a tween
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a patchwork twirly skirt for a tweeny girl. The rectangles of fabric are sewn into a two tiered skirt, with contrast bias tape making a fun hem. … Read More...
Free pattern: Denim jeans pocket coffee sleeve
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this denim coffee sleeve with a miniature jeans pocket. She sewed the pocket from scratch, but gives it the topstitching and even the tag that you find on a back … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a burlap bag
You might think of burlap as a home dec fabric, but Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how you can use burlap to make a might cute purse. It’s a simple bag with an open top (no closure). She lined … Read More...
DIY Sequin Confetti Poppers
Oh how adorable are these confetti poppers! I love the metallic gold sequins and the wash tape, and they would be so cute as favors or for a wedding send-off. Get the easy-peasy tutorial at Oh Lovely Day.
Sewing Pattern : Simple ruffled sundress for a little girl
An from Straight Grain guest blogs at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a simple ruffled sundress for a little girl. It’s made from just two rectangular panels of fabric, plus ribbon for the straps. Her … Read More...
How to make a recycled fairy princess wand
Doesn’t everyone need a magic wand? Well, if you need one or just want to make one for someone pop on over to the blog Family Crafts for a tutorial on how to make a magic wand out of a … Read More...
Promo: Silhouette Sketch Pens
Did you know the Silhouette die cutting machines can do more than just cut paper, fabric, magnets and sticker paper? It can also sketch designs, using the Silhouette Sketch Pens you can “draw” special Sketch designs from Silhouette, your own … Read More...
Scrumptious Paisley Crochet
When I ran across this artist’s crochet pattern offerings, I just had to share. I have yet to test her patterns myself, but there are so many scrumptious things to be seen on her etsy page that I just had … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – Week 9
Shelly of Shellsaquiltin made this quilt from a QAL, saying it’s the first one where she incorporated embroidery stitches. It’s my pick for this week’s best photographed quilt. Nicely done Shelly. Go HERE to see more photos of this lovely … Read More...
12 Wedding Limo Alternatives & Fun Bridal Transportation Ideas
Want to make your wedding getaway in style, but want something besides the traditional limo? Then be sure to check out these 12 alternatives for bridal transport featured at Poptastic Bride. Lots of fun ideas, but I love the … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Stickers for Decor or Embellishments
Join Vanessa Brady at tried & true, as she shows you how to use washi tape, a Silhouette machine and clear sticker paper to make stickers. She explains how she used this technique to make the large sticker shown above, … Read More...
Learn About Lampwork Glass Beads from Patsy Evins
For those of you that don’t much about lampwork glass beads check out this video by Patsy Evins on her web site. She gives you insights on what the beads are made of, her studio set up, tools and equipment … Read More...
Tuesday Inspiration: Plastic Bottle Bib Statement Necklace
The inspiration for this necklace came from the designer Marni Paillette Embellished Bib Necklace priced at $420. The knock-off version pictured above cost the blog owner of Inspiration and Realisation roughly $5.00 and it looks just as great as the … Read More...
Tutorial: Rethreading a serger and ripping out serged seams
Sergers are all kinds of awesome – until you have to rethread them, or rip out a serged seam. When either happens, all those threads make things difficult. Mie from Sewing Like Mad posts over at The Sewing Rabbit with … Read More...
Tutorial: Tumble Tee dress from a woven fabric
The Tumble Tee t-shirt pattern by Imagine Gnats is designed to be made from knit fabrics. But today, Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how to use the girl’s t-shirt pattern to make a dress out of a woven fabric instead. … Read More...