Are you after the perfect finish for your quilted project? Alia of Coffeebean’s Dailies asked a friend (Maggie) over to show how she does binding for great results every time. Go HERE to get the tip.
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Tutorial: Slouchy baby beanie hats, two ways
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a slouchy baby beanie hat out of knit fabric. Actually, she shows two ways you can make a slouchy baby beanie hat. One method creates a fully lined hat, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Making your own seam piping
Rae from Made By Rae shows the Tic Tac Toe shirt she made for her young son. (It gets its name from the cross hatch design printed on the fabric she used.) Bright yellow piping shows off the lines of … Read More...
Tutorial: Installing a zipper
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to install a zipper. Instead of basting the zipper in, she uses Scotch tape to keep it in place while she sews it in. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tone shirt dress
Kristina J shows how to combine a button-up blouse and a skirt into a smart two-tone shirt dress. Get the tute.
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Project: Nature Bird Card
Michelle Zindorf shares step by step directions for making this stunning bird card, click here to visit her blog.
-Heather
Michaels Creative Class Open House Event
Interested in learning a new jewelry making technique? Michael’s craft store is hosting a Creative Class Open House Event Saturday March 9th from 11am-3pm. During this event you will get to meet their certified instructors and have a chance to … Read More...
Make These Amazing Octopus and Penguin Soup Bowls
Not only is this a brilliant idea to make soup ever so much more enticing, but crafting an octopus and a penguin from a dinner roll seems pretty dang easy. … Read More...
Rainbow Fondant Cupcake Cups
Oh my golly gosh, how cool are these? Edible cupcake wrappers. In rainbow, no less. With matching cupcake toppers. Find the how-tos and recipe to make rainbow fondant cups for cupcakes HERE at Rock UR Party, courtesy of Beth … Read More...
A Bit about the Science Behind Baking
You know all those questions you have when baking? Like, why do my cookies spread? Why are they crispy instead of crunchy? Here’s a great primer on what ingredients do what, scientifically speaking, that helps explain things. Find more about … Read More...
Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Video Tutorial
Are you digging the psychedelic vibe on these tie-dye-esque rainbow cookies, too? Wouldn’t this method be great on a T-shirt cookie? Find the video tutorial to make these rainbow cookies for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at the enchanted oven.… Read More...
DIY Leather Stamped Escort Cards
Escort cards made from stamped leather are a departure from the usual, and would be perfect for a rustic, woodsy wedding! One Lovely Day shares a tutorial for making them here.
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A New Twist
Portia has created several lovely necklaces using a simple to reproduce technique that combines two of my favorite things – crochet and beads! When I saw these, I knew I had to share. Her simple to follow pattern and … Read More...
Acoustic iPhone Phonograph Dock – ReAcoustic
Have you ever wanted to experience some of your favorite songs but with vintage flair? How about amplifying your music without ugly speakers and a mess of cords? ReAcoustic‘s acoustic iPhone dock lets you do just that just by … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Garden Markers
Amanda of Wit & Whistle has a nifty idea for making your own herb / pot / garden markers from polymer clay in this tutorial. As she comments in the tutorial: be gentle with them, they’re not super sturdy. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork skirt for baby
Megan of Quilt Story took a charm pack and transformed it into this patchwork skirt for her baby girl. It’s so sweet. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Irish Dreams, Irish Chain quilt
Irish Dreams is a modern looking quilt based on the traditional pattern Irish Chain. Corey Yoder designed it to showcase the Daydreams fabric line by P&B Textiles. Get the free download.
“Irish Dreams” is a captivating quilt design that … Read More...
CG Exclusive- Interview With Kids Crafts 1-2-3 Editor
I had the privilege of getting to interview Jennifer Perkins who is the editor of a brand new magazine that started exclusively for Walmart called Kids Crafts 1-2-3, but is now available at Barnes and Nobles and Michaels as well. … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Craft
Here’s a classic craft that your kids will love to eat make. Just head to your local grocery store and you are good to go! You can find the tutorial at 7 On a Shoestring.
Table toppers for St. Patrick’s Day
Made from a Celtic charm pack, Carol of Carol’s Crafty Creations shows off this and other table runners perfect for St. Patrick’s Day decor. Go check them all out on her blog.
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