Dora Ohrenstein’s new book on Tunisian crochet has just been published. I decided to turn the blog over to Dora today so she can tell you about her book:
It’s exciting to see Tunisian crochet continue to draw interest … Read More...
DIY Balloon Bracelet Tutorial
Since Spring Break is just around the corner and scattered throughout the month of March and April, depending on what part of the country you live in, I will be posting child-friendly jewelry making tutorials once or twice a week … Read More...
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Tea Container – Ode to Inspiration
Finally! A tutorial that speaks to the true issues I face on a daily basis: storing my massive tea collection. Ode to Inspiration shares this adorable tutorial on how to make spring themed container, specially decorated for holding tea bags. … Read More...
Tutorial: White Rabbit Mont Blanc Cake
Cynthia of Craft Candies on DeviantArt has an adorable tutorial for a White Rabbit Mont Blanc Cake. And yes, we’re still surfing through little miniature food tutorials galore here so expect me to share treasures as we find and … Read More...
Tutorial: Out the Door Charm Quilt
Cindy of Tops to Treasures shares her recipe at the Moda Bake Shop for this text quilt. Made with her three sons in mind as they leave the house, the words are so sweet. Get the tutorial.
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Lori’s Quilt-y Barn Along + Tute
Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet is hosting a quilt along where those joining the fun will sew up some pieced barns. She shares a tutorial for a ‘barn raising’ as she calls it. You start with a 6 … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen table legs to make it a cutting table
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she lengthened the legs of a dining table to make it a cutting or craft table. Go to her blog to see how she did it.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Felt Egg Holder AND Finger Puppet Tutorial
Amy of “While Wearing Heels” made up these cute little felt Easter eggs along with a chicken puppet for the little ones. You can put candy in them or use them as a placeholder with a name tag and a … Read More...
Free pattern: 10-minute flannel burpcloth
You can make this pretty flannel burpcloth in just 10 minutes. Head over to The Ribbon Retreat for the free pattern. It’s made from two layers of soft, absorbant flannel. It sews together fast because you won’t be turning and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric memory matching game
Dawnelle from Just Dawnelle guest blogs at Oh, Sweet Joy! with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric memory matching game. Go to her tute.
[photo from Just Dawnelle on Oh, Sweet Joy!]
Inspiration: Eaten Chocolate Bunny Card
I laughed out load when I saw this cute and clever card on the Paper, Scissors, Superheros blog! Betsy used scalloped scissors and take “bites” out her stamped chocolate bunnies. 🙂 Find some more cute Easter ideas here on her … Read More...
Test-Driving a Learn-to-Knit Pattern
Since I’ve been knitting for a long time, I’m probably not the best judge of what patterns are good for learning how to knit. I know the basics are best, of course, but sometimes it takes a beginner to really … Read More...
Make Your Own Centerpiece Glitter Candlesticks
Party design blogger LeeMaeMarie designed an adorable peach and gold party featuring some eye-catching glittered candlesticks that could be easily DIYed with a spray adhesive or some Mod Podge
. Check out more here.
Water Rainbow Experiment
Here’s a fun hands on project to teach your children about water density. You can also teach them about the colors of the rainbow and what order they are in. This is the perfect science project for St. Patrick’s Day! … Read More...
Popcorn Shamrock
Here is a simple St. Patrick’s Day craft that you can do fairly quickly and the whole family can have fun doing! You can find the tutorial over at The Mother Huddle.
How to make a sweater can cozy
Over at the blog Homework there is an easy tutorial on how to cover a recycled can with a recycled sweater along with a whole bunch of inspiration photos for more ideas.
Jellybeans quilt by Go-Go and the tour
Kim of My Go-Go Life created this quilt as the last participant in Thomas Knauer’s Jellybean-a-thon Blog Tour. Here are his current jellybeans, with more coming later this year.
Why a jellybean? Thomas explains on his blog he took the … Read More...
Book Give Away: Handmade Hostess
Handmade Hostess is the very latest greatest party idea book to hit the market. I just reviewed it here. And now – here you go! Here is a chance to win a copy of the book for your very … Read More...
How to Make a Perfect Pom-Pom
Lots of knitting projects have pom-poms on them, and as knitters we often like to do other things with our yarn beyond just knitting anyway. But making pom-poms without a dedicated pom-pom maker (I’m partial to the Clover) can … Read More...