Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares her secret for getting gorgeous gathers. Her method keeps the gathered fabric from shifting or smushing while she stitches it into a seam. It takes just a couple of extra steps, but the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Apple keychain for Teacher school Gift
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make an apple keychain for back to school. They’re quick to make using HeatnBond to fuse the layers together. You can make … Read More...
Idea file: Waste-free dress muslin
Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this pretty dress using the free Coffee Date Dress pattern from The Selfish Seamstress. She made a muslin first so she could check the fit before cutting into her good fabric. She didn’t just … Read More...
Project: Custom Phone Case
The Echo Park blog has a great idea for adding your own personal touch to your cell phone case by using paper crafting products, click here for directions.
-Heather
Looking for more Echo Park Supplies? Check these out here … Read More...
Thinking about Fall Knitting?
I guess it has something to do with this unusually cool summer (as I write this from Northwest Arkansas it’s been raining all day and is 75 degrees, when the average temp this time of year is 89 and it’s … Read More...
Felt Gnome Finger Puppets Tutorial & Pattern
Amy of “While Wearing Heels” always comes up with some neat tutorials and generously shares them with us. Your kids will love these and mom & dad can play along. She has her cute Gnome Finger Puppet couple with a … Read More...
5 Healthy School Lunch Ideas
I did this post yesterday on 20 non-sandwich lunch ideas – and that was so popular – that I decided to continue with the school lunch series. Today, I present to you, a compilation of 5 really healthy lunch … Read More...
DIY Ruffled Lamp Shade
Jessica from Mom4Real.com shows us how she made a normal ordinary lamp look classy with this ruffle inspired transformation.
Go get her tute here.
Party Ideas – Tennis
If you love Tennis then you are going to love this Tennis themed party. This party is styled for a girl (Pink & Yellow) but could easily be adapted for a boy.
DIY Laced Cement Candle Holders
These are laced cement votives that are perfect for summer nights. Cement is probably not the first thing you think of when making a votive – but this works great due to the lace.
Go check out these DIY laced … Read More...
Flower Baskets On Wooden Posts
Jane from CottageAtTheCrossRoads shares her DIY on creating these beautiful flower baskets mounted on wooden posts – they make a great statement going into the house/cottage.
Go get the details of her DIY here.
Gorgeous & Green Wedding Dessert Table
This stunning dessert table featured at Hostess with the Mostess truly is gorgeous! And with details like an emerald green cake, chalkboards, chevrons, and more – it’s right on trend too. Enjoy all the eye-candy here.
5 Rules to Follow for Mason Jar Glasses
I just added this handy guide for using Mason jars as glasses to my Mason Jar Pinterest Board! I spotted it over at Emmaline Bride, and thought it had some great suggestions. If you are looking for Mason … Read More...
How to make painted rustic style mason jar tea lights
This is a great project for adults and little kids. See how to make rustic style mason jar tea lights over at the blog Suburble. I bet this painting technique would work with all sorts of recycled jars and glasses.
Tutorial: Fun print elastic suspenders for kids
Have you seen the pretty new fashion elastic from Dritz? It comes in a range of colors and prints. Sigh… printed elastic! Is there anything better? Sew4Home shows how you can use the printed elastic to make a set of … Read More...
Pam’s tips for sewing on denim
Whether from recycled old jeans or purchased yardage, denim is a well-loved fabric for many projects. It’s sturdy and it wears beautifully. But the thickness of the fabric can make it difficult to sew, especially when bulky seams intersect. Pam … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy corded pillow cover in just 6 steps
Jen at Tatertots and Jello shows how you can make a pillow cover with cording to make the edges pop. It’s easier than you think – just 6 steps from beginning to end. The back is made with an envelope … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral splash fold over clutch
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she sewed up this lovely floral clutch purse for a friend. It’s a simple fold over clutch, with a bright floral design printed on the flap and a contrast zipper providing a splash … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel diaper changing mat
Christen from Love By Hand shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make a baby diaper changing mat. It rolls up so it’s easy to stash in a diaper bag. The outside is a pretty cotton print, … Read More...
Freebies: Word Search
The Scrappy Sticky Inky Mess blog has some fun free word search printables to download, perfect for the fronts or insides of cards!
-Heather