Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to adapt a girl’s basic A-line dress pattern to make this maxi sundress. She calls it her Harper Maxi Dress. It has a contrasting ruffle down the bodice and around the hem. … Read More...
Rainbow Cookies over Cloud Milk
I’ve long touted the wonders of the mason jar. Here’s a perfect case in point: Rainbow cookies and cloud milk. Sigh. My favoritest ever. By Munchkin Munchies.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on … Read More...
Tutorial: Clutch frame purse
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty little frame purses. They include a free pattern that will work with frames 8-10″ long by 3″ tall. Go there for the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Felt Baby Yoda purse
Hey, Star Wars fans, Crafty Staci has a tutorial for you! She shows how to make a small felt purse in the shape of Yoda. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from Crafty Staci]
Wondering why … Read More...
Shirt and Ties for Dad, of the Non-Wearing Kind
I’m pretty sure now it’s officially lame to give Dad another tie for Father’s Day. Unless he really wants one or you’ve already bought it. Then it’s OK. These ties are way cooler because they are edible (or connected to … Read More...
Technique: Color Blocking
Color blocking is really trendy right now! I’ve seen it a lot in fashion and home décor so of course it’s going to pop up in card making too. Beate Johns has a tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers showing how … Read More...
50 Father’s Day Ideas & Printables from Craftionary
Wow! This is a mega list of ideas for Father‘s Day by Hani of Craftionary. She compiled 50 of the best DIY gift ideas and free printables for fathers. Click here to see it all.
Printables are a … Read More...
No Pattern Required
Justine at mucho color has created this fantastic scrap-crazy laptop cozy that everyone needs to make! You don’t need to have a pattern or even be able to read her language to follow her tutorial. You can work up your … Read More...
Quilt and doll for family of fallen soldier
These are the sewing projects you never forget. Rachael of Rachael Rabbit made this quilt incorporating some pieces from a fallen soldier’s uniform. The doll is for his little girl. Read more about it and see more great photos of … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Father’s Day Card
Help your Dad find his way by making him this clever Father’s Day card using a map of your town or his favourite place to visit. Get all the instructions over at Holidash.
Looking for more Father’s day papers, … Read More...
Newsy: Winners Craftsy quilt class
Congratulations goes to Jennifer and Iryna. Each won a Craftsy class, read about the giveaway here. I’ve contacted them and they’ve made their picks. Jennifer is now enrolled in Precision Piecing, and Iryna Improvisational Piecing, Modern Design… Read More...
Freebie | Printable Poster for Father’s Day
A new free subway art print from Eighteen25 for Father’s Day. It comes in 16×20 and 8×10 sizes. Click here to download.
Looking for more Father’s day ideas? Check out these Father’s Day Craft kits
Silk Painting Techniques – Dharma Trading Co.
While spell checking my post on Monday, I stumbled across this lovely explanation/tutorial on silk painting. Silk painting can create beautiful works of wearable art, but it can also be intimidating (Silk is expensive! What if I ruin it?). … Read More...
Bleach Fireworks Napkin for the 4th of July
The 4th of July holiday is only a month away. Seems like it took forever and a day for summer to arrive, and now that it’s here it’s flying by too fast! I’ve actually been saving this to share with … Read More...
Tutorial: One pillowcase becomes two tea towels
Becky at Crafting a Green World shows how you can make a pair of tea towels out of one pillowcase. It’s a quick project, something she says can be done in just half an hour. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Two ways to keep an elastic waistband from twisting
Pam from Threading My Way shares two ways that she prevents elastic in a casing from twisting. Go to her blog to see what she does.
[photo from Threading My Way]
Tutorial: Watercolor on fabric
Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he added this watercolor flower to the top of a plain shirt. The look is inspired by the florals and watercolor seen in menswear runway this season. Go to his blog for … Read More...
DIY Quilled Bird Necklace
Ann Martin describes this tutorial as “A step-by-step tutorial that shows how to make a bird silhouette pendant from simple quilling supplies – paper strips, a rolling tool, and glue. The necklace is a great conversation starter… no one will … Read More...
Learn More about Lee Meredith
I love learning about other knitwear designers, where their inspiration comes from and how they work, so I was excited to see this interview with Lee Meredith, aka Leethal, at the Sexy Knitter.
She’s known for her awesome accessories … Read More...
Glittered Mason Jar Candle Holders
Make your own glitter mason jar candle holders with a generous layer of glitter and school glue. Check out All Parenting for the tutorial.