Here’s a genius new idea I’m going to try: “Paint” with cake batter. These mini flowers are cakes, arranged in a bouquet, in a bowl, even on a stick. Yes. I’m going to try this. Just beautiful for Spring and … Read More...
Free Adorable Vest Pattern from the Sweater Babe
The Sweater Babe’s free knitting pattern this month is an incredibly cute little lace vest.
Worked from the bottom up, it has buttons and a deep scoop neck as well as a pretty leafy lace pattern.
It doesn’t look … Read More...
New England Spring
Embroiderbee always has such elaborate free projects on her blog and this one is no exception. The New England Spring sampler is packed with specialty stitches and has a lovely color scheme. Three color palettes are provided with Sullivan floss, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scoop back t-shirt refashion
WobiSobi shows how to refashion a plain t-shirt to give it a scoop back with a loose straps across and metal stud accents. No sewing is required for this refashion. The studs hold the straps in place and also appear … Read More...
Tutorial: How to replace tank top straps
Whenever the straps on a tank are too long, I just take a little tuck at the back right at the place where the strap meets the shirt. Sometimes I don’t even trim it off (so if I pass the … Read More...
Tutorial: Comic book superhero pillow
Ashley from Cherished Bliss shows how she made this awesome comic book superhero pillow for her son’s room. Look closely. It’s actually a number of novelty comic book prints pieced together. You can see Captain American, The Avengers, Star Wars, … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted laptop sleeve
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a quilted laptop sleeve. It’s a padded fabric envelope with a Velcro tab at the top to keep your laptop snug. She gives dimensions to make a sleeve for a … Read More...
Cinco de Mayo Breakfast
Proving once and for all that bacon makes a great mustache… Make Cinco de Mayo eggs and pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
If you are … Read More...
Tutorial: Convert a plain scarf to a rosette infinity scarf
You can find a tutorial at Fine Craft Guild showing how to convert a plain lightweight scarf into an infinity scarf with a rosette. It takes just a couple of hand sewn seams. Go to Fine Craft Guild for the … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Flower
Click here to download a bunch of pretty printable flowers for free from designer Claudine Hellmuth.
-Heather
Sweaters For Kids – And Adults
As I was browsing a friend’s blog the other day, I was reminded of this wonderful charity sweater pattern that has gone through several name changes – from Oxfam to Guideposts to, now, World Vision. The pattern is available … Read More...
Tutorial: Square in a Square block
Paper piecing gives you great results. Lindsay of Craft Buds shares this technique for sewing up a Square in a Square quilt block. Do check out her Square in a Square pillow, so cute! Get the tutorial.
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Porcelain Costumes – Li Xiaofeng
Here’s something you don’t see everyday Li Xiaofeng makes dresses out of porcelain. Entire dresses are crafted out of the shards of pottery, often shards found at archeological sites. And to top it off, all of the pieces are wearable, … Read More...
Paula Radke Art Glass Clay
I’m still sifting through the goodies I got while in Las Vegas at Glass Craft and Bead Expo. I find myself wondering, “What should I write about next?” Today I’ll write a post about Paula Radke and Art Glass Clay. … Read More...
DIY Minimalist Tube Earrings
I admire the unique simplicity of these earrings. Adriana Moise a jewelry designer and owner of Skrin Handmade Jewelry recently put together a tutorial on her blog that will show you have easy it is to make a pair of … Read More...
Free pattern: Slobber Monkey Baby Bib
Heather Bailey shares a free pattern for her Slobber Monkey Baby Bib. Go to her blog for the free pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Heather Bailey]
Looking for more Bib patterns to sew? Check out these Bib Sewing patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: hearts, flowers & rain clouds felt fridge magnets
“Craftapalooza” out of Perth, Australia is hosted by Nicole. I found her adorable magnets that you can make in any theme you want. Perth’s theme is tutorial is for hearts flowers & rains clouds felt fridge magnets. She includes a … Read More...
Idea file: 64 flower pincushions for $1
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows what she used to make a quick – and dirt cheap – pincushion. In fact, she figured that she could get 64 of them out of one $1 purchase. Intrigued? Go to Sew Many … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle pants for an 18″ doll
Becky from U Create shows how to use make a pair of ruffle pants for an 18″ doll. They’re made from ruffled fabric, so you won’t be gathering and sewing row after row of ruffles. Go to the tutorial.
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A Happy Little Chart
This free chart from Chez Mounette has a sweet little fairy flitting among the flowers with a French phrase that appears to mean “A little bit of happiness.” As always I call on our French-speaking readers to provide us with … Read More...
