Linn of the Home Project wants quilters to broaden their horizons for quilt making like she did with the quilt shown here. It’s not made with 100% cotton fabric, as is the usual case. Visit her blog to learn more… Read More...
Quick Project: Folded Paper Post It Note Holder
Make A Custom Felt Bunny Family
Amy of “while wearing heels” has turned her family into bunnies by creating her own custom felt bunny family. This easy no sew is such a fun cute project and everyone in your family will react when they see … Read More...
Debra wins ‘Fabric Flowers’ book
Congratulations to the winner of my giveaway, a copy of the book Indygo Junction’s Fabric Flowers by Amy Barickman. Using Random.org, I drew commenter 74, Debra Lee, who said, No tie wearing men here!. I know, men do not … Read More...
DIY: Spring Nail Art
Ok I admit to counting down the days til spring and anything that can speed that process along is a good thing. Stephanie from Henry Happened has three cute spring nail art ideas — all easy, and all with great … Read More...
Pot O’ Gold Oreos
I’ve seen a million jillion doctored Oreos, why do I love these so? Simple, flawless, do-able St. Patrick’s Day ease. The yum factor. I don’t know, but I love these so. Find the how-tos to make Pot O’ Gold Oreos … Read More...
Tangled Invitations
Jen over at Eat Sleep Make hosted a Tangled Birthday, and she shared her invitation idea. Tangled, for those of you out of the Disney Circle, is the new adaptation of Rapunzel. The Princess is more powerful, and has thoughts … Read More...
Washi Tape Wedding Ideas
In case you’re wondering, washi tape is a decorative paper tape from Japan that has taken the craft world by storm! It comes in just about every color and pattern imaginable, and it’s so versatile and easy to use. If … Read More...
Notecard Winner
Thanks to everyone who entered to win the knitting notecards. They’re really cute, aren’t they? I kind of wanted to keep them for myself.
Instead they’re going to commenter number 40, Rose, who said she still sends notes and her … Read More...
Shamrock Freebie
Brooke’s Books is adding another freebie with an Irish flair. It’s delicate and fun to stitch. Find out how to get this spectacular shamrock in this Brooke’s Books Blog post. St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it!… Read More...
Marshmallow and Candy “Cupcakes”
I have to agree that just making food–or anything–look like a cupcake makes it so much cuter. Chocolate bottoms and marshmallow “frosting,” that’s what these beauts really are. And you must see the other rainbow of options beyond the … Read More...
How to make a madras plaid interchangeable stacked display
Madras plaid is an awesome plaid so as far as I’m concerned anything made with it would be cool but this interchangeable display is great! See an extensive tutorial on how to make an interchangeable stacked display over at th … Read More...
Mix Media Heart Pendant DIY Tutorial
Melony from “Mel Designs” shares with us a creative tutorial on how to make this cute mixed media heart pendant necklace. Check out her tutorial “Mix Media Heart Pendant” and be inspired to think outside the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweatshirt dress for girls
Prudent Baby recently shared a tutorial for their Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress made from two X-Large sweatshirts. Now they’re back with a girl-sized version that can be made with just one X-Large sweatshirt. Go to their tutorial.
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Gorgeous Shabby Chic Easter Egg tutorial
It’s quite possible you’ve seen this already on Pinterest. However, my guess is going to be that your experience was the same as mine in that you couldn’t find the tutorial. Instead, you simply had a really long image, all … Read More...
A Simple Shawl for Spring
As much as I’m still feeling like winter isn’t really over, even in the south, I’m also longing for some new knit shawls that will take me through spring and summer in style.
The Sweetheart Shawl from Lion Brand Yarn … Read More...
Read all about it: Another reason for skipped stitches
If your machine is skipping stitches, the problem may end up being something other than tension, needle, thread, or presser foot. It may, in fact, be the placement of the needle within the opening of the throat plate. That’s what … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip away convertible cropped jacket refashion
Anna from Plan B used a separating zipper to change a plain boxy jacket into a convertible cropped jacket. It’s fabulousness!! When you want to wear it long, keep the zipper intact. When you want to wear it cropped, just … Read More...
Rainbow Easter Eggs… on the Inside
And here I’ve been missing out just dying the outside of the eggs all these years… Oh how much more colorful my hard-boiled and deviled eggs could be. Find the how-tos to make rainbow eggs–sans shell–HERE at Crafts by … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Mixy matchy fabric Easter basket
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this mixy matchy fabric Easter basket. It’s made from home decor weight fabric and is lined with fusible fleece, so the sides tand up on their own. She personalized hers … Read More...