I’d guess just about every knitter has at one point or another knit a garter stitch scarf. It’s often one of the first things you knit because it’s an easy way to get comfortable with forming the knit stitch. You … Read More...
Free QuiltCon Lectures at Craftsy
If you didn’t get to go to QuiltCon, you can still catch some of the lectures at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the series. It’s free!
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Baby Bot shower
This sweet party is designed by our friends at Pottery Barn Kids. They have made it up as a baby shower. I think it would be cute as a kid’s party as well! There are decorations, tips, recipes, videos, … Read More...
Free Rainbow Lollipop Printables for St. Patrick’s Day
Yes, indeed, it really is as simple as that. Find the free printable for these oh so perfect rainbow lollipop
cards and lollipop flags for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at simple as that.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out … Read More...
What’s your quilting style?
Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color works through a range of emotions after attending QuiltCon. This led her to share with her readers an exercise in defining one’s quilting style. She’s standing in front of one of two of her … Read More...
Veggie Flowers
Here’s a cute and easy way to dress up a veggie platter: Veggie Flowers. And you know they are cute and easy to make because the tutorial consists only of a few photos. Make veggie flowers HERE at Recipe by … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin heart tee
Kojo Designs shows how you can add a sparkly sequin heart to a t-shirt. The tutorial is part of the Sew in Tune series at Melly Sews and Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! The sequin heart design is inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric heart sachets, no sewing required
Maria from Shopgirl shares a sweet project you can sew up for your home. She shows how you can make scented fabric hearts to stash in a drawer or closet, no sewing required. If you’re not the sewing type, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Using your sewing machine buttonhole attachment
You know that really long skinny slide-y attachment thing that came with your sewing machine? That’s actually a buttonhole foot. The slide-y part will help you create buttonholes with consistent length. See Kate Sew shares a Sewing 101 tutorial showing … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt snake softie toy
Plushka shares a free pattern for a felt snake softie toy. He’s not a scary snake at all. In fact, he’s a cutie! His body is made from colorful stripes and his big googly eyes show that he’s a playful … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a dress-up princess dress
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this fancy princess costume for her daughter. It has a full skirt from satin, a laced up bodice, and contrast-y pleated sleeves. She made the dress for her daughter to wear for Purim, … Read More...
15 Yarn Crafts that don’t require needles
Don’t steer away from the yarn aisle just because you don’t knit or crochet! There are plenty of other ways to use yarn in projects. There are some great tips for ways to use yarn here –>> Easy Yarn Crafts… Read More...
Chair Ideas
Sometimes the difference between everyday and “special” is as simple as dressing up the ordinary items in your home. Here are several DIY ways to decorate your chairs, and add a little something transformative to the party. Catch My Party … Read More...
Airbrushed Lace Cookies
Note to self: Get an airbrush for my cookies. Because look how gorgeous these lace print cookies are. You can find the tutorial for airbrushing a lace pattern on decorated cookies HERE at The Adventures of Sweet Sugarbelle, by … Read More...
Freebies and Classes: Hybrid Card Making
Paper Garden Projects recently had a 6 part series creating cards using digital stamps and digital scrapbooking images along with traditional supplies, making some wonderful “hybrid” projects. Each class has video tutorials and even freebies! Click here for links to … Read More...
Bunny Napkin Fold
Here is a lovely clever way to fold the napkins for your Easter Table. There is a step by step photo guide on how to create these little beauties on the Good Housekeeping Web site.
St. Patrick’s Day Quesadillas and Cupcakes
Because quesadillas and cupcakes go together, right? They do if they are green. Make easy St. Patrick’s Day quesadillas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And make some also-easy clover cupcakes while getting rid of leftover Valentine’s … Read More...
Jellyfish Watermelon
This watermelon is making me long for Summer again. And the beach. And the sand. And the toes in the water. Turn a watermelon into a jellyfish HERE at Little Food Junction.
Are you hosting an under the … Read More...
Candy-Inside Pot O’ Gold Cookies
Just when I think all the holidays that lend themselves to candy-inside-the-cookie have been exhausted, a la the first appearance of these pinata cookies a couple of Cinco de Mayos ago, you clever folks come up with a new one. … Read More...
Cake Pop Hats for St. Patrick’s Day
So green and sparkly, if I could write with an Irish accent I would. Find the tutorial to make leprechaun hat cake pops for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at Make Me My Cake.