First you need to know what a Klein Bottle is, if you don’t. Over at Wikipedia you can learn more about what a Klein Bottle is. Once you know that you can understand the difficulties in trying to engrave one. … Read More...
Beautiful Tree Hut Made From Pallets
Warning – there are no step by step instructions for this – but all the same – how cool is this pallet project?
You can find more projects like this at the Pallet Project website.
Tutorial: Child’s draped knit cardi, plus 7 ways to wear it
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a child’s draped knit cardigan, plus 7 ways to wear it. The cardi is super simple to make out of a lightweight t-shirt fabric. The long drapey fronts can be worn … Read More...
How to make bugs out of recycled drink pouch caps
As packaging changes so do the recycled craft people come up with. Such is the case today. I don’t think I have purchased anything in a pouch with these little caps but I have seen moms and little kids with … Read More...
9 favorite sewing tutorials at craftbits.com
Did you know that our sister site, Craftbits, has a whole category of sewing projects? Yep, they do. There are how-to’s for bags and softies and more. Here are some of my faves.
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Tutorial: Thrift store hooded fur vest, no sewing required
With just $20 in her pocket, Alida from Alida Makes made this whole outfit for her son out of thrift store purchases. The look (and the $20 thrift store quest) was inspired by the Macklemore song. The long sleeved tee … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a pillowcase dress
A pillowcase dress is a favorite first project for new sewers, as well as a favorite quick project for more advanced sewers. It makes a pretty dress for a little girl, and can be completed in an evening. Many pillowcase … Read More...
Sewing Tips :How To Prevent tunneling on your double needle stitching
When you sew with a double needle, your machine will make two lines of stitching on the top of the fabric and a zig zag between them on the back. It doesn’t take any special attachments, just the needle and … Read More...
(Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Mint Loves Gray
I am in a minty mood this morning, so I fell in love with this pretty mint and gray inspiration board at The Perfect Palette. The gray adds a bit of sophistication to the lighthearted pastel mint shade. Very … Read More...
Product Review: Envelope Punch Board
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz on line about this new tool from We R Memory Keepers, the Envelope Punch Board. With handy measurements, grooves for scoring and a punch for corner notches it makes perfect sized envelopes each time. The … Read More...
Tip: A neat finish to machine stitching
Steam Punk best photographed quilt – Week 8
Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs shows off her latest quilt, Steam Punk. She created it from a pattern by Jen Kingwell of Amitie Textiles. It’s my pick for this week’s best photographed quilt. Go HERE to see more photos … Read More...
Tutorial | Matchbook Mini for Instagram Photos
Tina over at the PostalPix blog, shares how you can make a matchbook mini album for 4×4 Instagram photos. You need heavy stock for the covers, paper for the pages, brads and some string. Click here to get all … Read More...
Beautiful Lights in the Forest
This is a beautiful artscape by Norwegian artist Rune Guneriussen. Although, not strictly DIY, it is surely an inspiration for some gardens.
Go check out his other work on his site here.
Tutorial: Texas Puzzle quilt block
This is the August quilt block for the Austin Modern Quilt Guild’s block challenge. Called “Texas Puzzle”, visit the blog post to see step-by-step how to make one.
Image credit: Austin Modern Quilt Guild .
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Tutorial: Hyper quilted flower mug rugs
Maartje of Quilting in Amsterdam stitched these sunny flowers then turned them into a set of mug rugs. She admits this hyper quilting is her favorite way to create items to give to friends and family. Visit her blog to … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Minions
I came lately to the minions. My daughter knows how very uncool I am so this doesn’t surprise me. And I don’t usually make fan art type work which these guys would have to be for me. Supermom shares her … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a strapless dress to a cropped top and matching skirt
Natalie from My Little Secrets refashioned a strapless dress into a cute cropped top and matching skirt. Great idea!! The dress fit a little too tightly through the chest, so she added strips of elastic at the back to extend … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl chevron dress from Re-fashioned daddy’s striped t-shirt
Terri from Blue House Joys turned some of her husband’s old t-shirts into cute new dresses for her little girls. Because of how she placed the pattern pieces for the A-line dress, the stripes on the shirts became chevrons on … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric luggage tag
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make this fabric luggage tag. It has a pocket with a clear plastic window where you can slide in a card with your name. … Read More...