You can find a tutorial over at Sew4Home for making this zippered sports pouch with mesh sides. They use the new fashion elastic from Dritz (love the colors and prints!!) to finish the edges. The mesh sides allow you to … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl Sienna top with a deep back and bows
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a free pattern and tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Sienna Top. It’s a little girl’s t-shirt with contrast bows stitched across a deep back neck. The pattern will make The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cord keeper from scrap elastic
Onelmom shows how you can use a short bit of elastic to make a cord keeper to keep your gadget cords and cables from getting all tangled up. She used buttonhole elastic scavenged from a pair of kid pants, but … Read More...
Technique: Christmas Holiday Tags
It’s never really too early to start on holiday projects is it? The Clearsnap blog has some wonderful Christmas tag ideas to share, pop on over there and they’ll show you how to create a cool background with color sprays … Read More...
DIY Felt Tree Ornaments (pictorial-tutorial)
Andrea of “Strawberry Chic” created these charming easy to make felt ornaments for her tree; but you could use these for other applications. Andrea shopped Target’s 75% off sale for all new Christmas ornaments a couple of years ago … Read More...
Old Woman in the Shoe Pattern
This week at Vintage Spice and Everything Nice the Friday Freebie is a very detailed addition to the nursery series. The old woman who lived in the shoe who had so many children she did not know what she would … Read More...
Stitch Up Sewing Accessories Chart
The latest post from Brigitte Dadaux has several charts including the one shown here. This chart would be a great addition to any stitcher’s sewing room or nook. It can be done up in his or her favorite colors or … Read More...
DIY Almond Honey Goat’s Milk Soap
A Skin-Loving Bar That Smells Like Sweet Heaven
If your skin’s been feeling a bit cranky lately—dry, itchy, or just tired of commercial nasties—this soothing Almond Honey Goat’s Milk Soap might just be your new best friend. It’s creamy, dreamy, … Read More...
Top 5 Healthiest Vegetables
Do you know your vegetables? Do you know which ones are the healthiest? If you’re going to struggle with your kids eating veggies, shouldn’t you try and find the ones that will give you the most benefit?
I think you … Read More...
{Pinteresting Weddings} Geometric Inspiration
Geometrics are still a hot trend for weddings, and they add bold, graphic, and modern style to all your celebrations! Check out 12 inspiring links to geometric-inspired details below, and be sure to visit my Geometric Pinterest Board for even … Read More...
Sand Divider Turns Into Dynamic Play
Tom Bedard (Love his creations) shares his experience with just what happens when you try to divide up a sand table. What I love most about this article is it’s a simple idea to rejuvenate and old unused play area … Read More...
Party Ideas – Bon Voyage
I love this craft by carolynshomework it was made using Air-mail envelopes and would be perfect for a Bon-Voyage party!
I love the simplicity of the materials but the outcome is very effective. Well done Carolyn.
Radish Rabbit Place Card Holder
I used to hate radishes when I was young. So it is nice to see CraftFoxes.com has turned radishes into a vegetable garnish (or) place card holders.
Peppercorn eyes and a paring knife make this an easy craft, suitable for … Read More...
Framed Pin Cushion
Rachel, from AdventuresOfADIYMom, has made this little framed pin cushion which is recycled from an old frame and scrap fabric.
It’s the perfect addition to any sewing table! And a great use of a frame.
Go get her tute … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Stitch a Heart-filled Dishcloth
I have told you before about my love for dishcloths (a while back I shared some of my favorite patterns) and here’s another really cute one.
Dolly Creates made a washcloth/dishcloth adorned with little hearts. It’s mostly stockinette … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt
Lisa from Mabey She Made It turned a clearance sale – and far too big for her – t-shirt into this ruched tee. She took the extra width off the sides so it fits her figure, but kept the extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod flower appliqued pillow
This flower pillow by Cintia from My Poppet is making me so happy! The colors, the flowers, the mod design!! And yarn pom poms at the corners! She shares a tutorial for making it, and a link to a free … Read More...
Normal Wall To Paneled Wall Idea
Saw this on Pinterest – and it doesn’t have a link.
But the picture itself should give you the clue as to what needs to be done.
The redo adds a clever touch to a normally boring bathroom wall.
Tutorial: Tulika Tote, a convertible bag with 4 looks
Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Tulika Tote. It’s a roomy tote with oversized grommets attaching the handles. It’s fully lined and has boxed bottoms. But even better, … Read More...
Peanut Butter Pups
Ok, normally, I don’t link to items that are not DIY.
But these puppies (literally) are uber cute.
And there is no reason, one of you readers could make them at home.
If you do, please let us know – … Read More...