Narelle of Cook Clean Craft shares on her blog how to make a puff quilt using the quilt-as-you-go method. The quilt was a gift to her mom, and the tutorial is a gift to her readers. That’s a win/win! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated and pieced table runner
Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated and pieced table runner. The difference in texture between the plain squares and the pleated squares creates a tone on tone checkerboard design. It’s beautiful out of the linen they used, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: J Crew inspired nautical tee
Julie from Doe a Deery shows how to make a J Crew inspired nautical tee. She starts with a striped tee (easy enough to find at discount stores) and adds the little anchor applique. Go to her blog for the … Read More...
Idea file: Use Sharpies to embellish plain onesies
Delia from Delia Creates shares a quick and easy way to personalize a plain onesie. Doodle it with Sharpies! She used the permanent markers to create simple all over patterns on the plain white onesies. My fave is the one … Read More...
Free pattern: Sunglass case
Diane from Diane’s Vintage Zest shares a free pattern for making a sunglass case. It opens down the long side, with a simple elastic loop and button closure. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Diane’s Vintage Zest]
Flower Cookie Puzzle
In my house, you have to work for your cookies. That’s right. You can’t go right to the eating, you have to assemble these cookies first. Find the how-tos to make flower puzzle cookies AND see my nieces in action … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with Alcohol Markers
Here’s a wonderful way to get even more out of your alcohol markers, try water coloring with them. By rubbing the markers on a non porous surface, like glass or plastic you can use a water brush or wet … Read More...
Stacked Cookie Carrots
I’d like to point out a couple of things here. 1. These are totally manageable to make. Easy even. 2. The combo of dyed cookies and icing layers make these look like cute versions of real carrots. 1 plus 2 … Read More...
Bunny Cocoa on a Stick and Carrot Marshmallows
So it’s officially Spring up here in the top half of the world, but is it still, say–hold on, let me check the weather–34 degrees where you are, too? Spring, yes, hot cocoa weather, yes. Luckily, you can make bunny … Read More...
Peeps Rice Krispies Treats Favors and More Peeptastic Ideas
‘Tis Springtime and all the world’s a Peep. As in, Peeps are everywhere, and the good people at the factory must be skipping with glee. (Or, they are exhausted, as this is the busiest time of year.) A plethora of … Read More...
Leopard Print Easter Eggs
Because we all have coffee, eye shadow, highlighters and Sharpies lying around… And that’s what you need to make leopard print Easter eggs. Who knew? Also, how awesome are these? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Henna Blossom… Read More...
Felt Easter bunny – DIY tutorial
Raphaële of “La Creature and you” is a French Dubliner: who has been living in Dublin, Ireland with her husband and kids for 6 years. I read that La Creature is a little blue felt bird who lives in Raphael’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Chocolate bunny softie
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a softie version of the classic chocolate Easter bunny. There’s no biting this guy’s ears off! Instead of actual chocolate, he’s made from a soft brown velour. Go to her tute… Read More...
Book Review – Just Like Me Knits by Brandy Fortune
Just Like Me Knits RRP $19.99 by Brandy Fortune from Pixie Purls
If your little princess is into dolls (15-18inch) then the patterns in this book will have her giggling and jumping with glee. These patterns are cute on … Read More...
Book Review – Knitting Pattern Essentials by Sally Melville
Knitting Pattern Essentials
by Sally Melville RRP$24.99
You can’t pop a square peg into a round hole and you can’t pop everyone into the same knitting pattern. Sally shows you how to adapt and draft knitting patterns to suit … Read More...
Tutorial: Business card wallet with snap closure
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make business card wallets with snap closures. Her tutorial includes two different versions of the snap: a tabbed snap clsoure, and a flat front (no tab) snap closure. Go to her … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants
Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern for making her Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants. This is the pattern she used to make pants for her own baby boy. The cuffs keep the pants legs down on the ankles, where they’re supposed to … Read More...
2 Different Takes on Faux-Taxidermy
Confession time: real, actual taxidermy freaks me out. And I doubt I’m alone in that. But occasionally in decorating, especially rustic styles, your room just needs that old-time fur touch. Cue adorable fake taxidermy in two different ways. If you’re … Read More...
Presentation Application Deadline Approaching for GAS Conference 2014
If you want to do a presentation for the GAS Conference 2014 you better get your application in. The deadline is approaching…April 7th. The Glass Art Society is taking 2013 off and the 2014 conference is being held at the … Read More...
Etsy Party Store
Support the “little guys”. Buy from artists. My Little Otter has a beautiful virtual shop. She sells themed crayons. vintage-y straws,
And even tangerine scented play clay. The prices are reasonable. and the shop has such colorful accessories, they would … Read More...