If Aimee Ray wants to write it, I want to read it. If she wants to design it, I want to stitch it. So when I received a review copy of the third book in her Doodle Stitching series, I … Read More...
Free pattern: Classic sleeveless baby dress
Toni-Maree from Sew Jereli shares a free pattern for making a baby dress. The style is classic – a simple sleeveless bodice with a gathered skirt. Embellish it up or leave it plain. Use brightly patterned fabrics, or keep it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible fabric trinket basket in three sizes
Cathy from Trinkets In Bloom shows how to sew a reversible fabric basket to hold trinkets and other small items. They’re made from two layers of home dec weight fabric so the sides stand up on their own. She gives … Read More...
How to make recycled washer drop earrings
Today at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make these cool drop earrings out of recycled washers and a bit of wire.
Tutorial: Cheer chiffon scarves for spring
You can find a tutorial for making a chiffon scarf for spring over at Sew4Home. They show two ways of finishing the hem – with a serger, or with sequins handstitched to a machine-sewn narrow hem. Go to Sew4Home … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Big kid bib
We all know that babies make a mess when they eat, but toddlers and preschoolers are messy eaters, too. Serger Pepper shows how to make a bib for a toddler or preschooler. It’s made from an absorbant terry cloth, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Wristlet phone wallet
Jennifer from Eat. Craft. Sow. shares a tutorial for making a wristlet that holds your phone. A zippered pocket holds credit cards, ID, and maybe a bit of cash. Your phone slides into a pocket behind that, with a snapped … Read More...
New Site: Washi Tape Crafts
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve definitely heard of Mod Podge Rocks! run by Amy Anderson. Amy has started a new site dedicated to washi tape craft projects. Now, instead of wandering the Internet or stalking Pinterest, you … Read More...
Pinata Smash Cake
Yeah, this is a cake. And it looks exactly like a donkey pinata. And it’s smashable. And there is candy inside. And the layers are rainbow. And there are how-tos to make one. Find the pinata smash cake HERE at … Read More...
Project: Hybrid Stamped Journal Page
Hybrid stamping is a fairly new term that simply means combining regular stamps with digi images. Shari Carroll created this beautiful mixed media journal page using paints, inks , traditional stamps and Hero Arts printable digital stamps. I love her … Read More...
Spring Shawl
When I saw this stunning shawl and the excellent tutorial that accompanies the free pattern, I knew I had to share it with you. I think the pattern looks far more complicated than it actually is. You’ll find … Read More...
Thursday Tutorial | Cutting Straight Edges in Washi tape
Do you like working with washi tape? I love it, and have totally jumped on that band wagon. Along the way I have come up with a few techniques for using it on projects, and today I want to share … Read More...
Wooden Book Sculptures – Nino Orlandi
If you haven’t seen Nino Orlandi’s carved wooden book sculptures, do yourself a favor and take a moment to appreciate the amazing craftsmanship that goes into these. The level of detail in each out is gorgeous, pulling the viewer in … Read More...
Free pattern: Summertime Beach Bag
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making her Summertime Beach Bag. It has a bucket shape and boxed corners. It’s big enough to hold a towel, a good book, and a pair of shades. Swap the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY buttonhole elastic
I remember several years ago walking into the chain fabric store near my house and asking for buttonhole elastic. They looked at me like I was from Mars. Clearly, there was none to be had. Prudent Baby shows how you … Read More...
Free Pattern: 15-Minute Gift Bag
Ashley of “Pretty Posy” shares her first freebie! She saw something similar to her “15-Minute Gift Bag” at Tarjay and knew that they would be so fast and easy to make. They are the perfect size for gifts in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Notepad and card holder
Sew4Home shows how to make this handy notepad and card holder. It’s a fabric folio with a place inside to hold a small notepad, a pen, and credit cards or business cards. The suggest it as a Mother’s Day gift, … Read More...
Beehive Cupcakes
How cute are these? Love anything with a pile of frosting, even something that attracts bees. Make them HERE at Betty Crocker.
Unfolding Leaves from Jeanne
I am a big fan of Jeanne Dansby at Byrds Nest Blog, so when she updates her blog, I get excited. I love her latest pattern creation. It takes leaves as the inspiration and would be great stitched as a … Read More...
Turban Gemstone Leather Necklace Tutorial
Look at the unique features of this necklace! Divya definitely was thinking outside of the box when she created this interesting Turban Gemstone Leather Necklace made out of high quality leather cord. Check out her tutorial and learn how she … Read More...