I was sent this book to review – but it’s been quite a while since I’d worked in metal clay. So, I asked a friend, Joan Castle, who also crochets and knits, if she could tell us about this new … Read More...
Freebie | Spring Fling Digital Mini Kit from Dear Daughter Designs
Etsy Shop of the Week – LeighViner
This week’s featured Etsy shop is LeighViner. LeighViner is the Etsy home of artist Leigh Viner and full of amazing fashion illustration style art prints. I have a weakness for mixed media fashion illustration, so I couldn’t help being … Read More...
Obsessed with Mini Clay Foods
During reading week – which was last week, here – my daughter was roped into a lot of claying. In addition to helping me I made her do a little research and look for works she likes. This is generally … Read More...
Sweater Bracelets Tutorial
This tutorial is an oldie, but a goodie that I thought worth sharing! On her blog “Organize and Decorate Everything,” Leanne shares a tutorial on how to make these cozy sweater bracelets!
QuiltCon: Just a few of the quilts
Wow, I have so much to dish about QuiltCon! The lectures, the vendors, and – oh yeah – the QUILTS!!
I don’t hardly know where to begin (not to mention I’m still a little worn out from all the travel), … Read More...
Bracelet – 3 Cord DIY Tutorial
This cute “Bracelet – 3 Cords” tutorial was submitted to the Craft Gossip sister site “Craft Bits” by designer M.E. Harrington. Check out the tutorial and learn how to make this cute bracelet for yourself. Now … Read More...
Purim Mask
Purim is a special holiday in the Jewish culture because it celebrates the story of Queen Esther. People dress up in costumes and have parties in honor of her story. You can find out how to make some of these … Read More...
Glove Puppets
Have some old gloves hanging around? Using materials you probably already have in your craft closet, why not turn them into an afternoon of fun and creativity!?! You can find the tutorial over at Moms and Munchkins.
Free pattern: Teddy bear taggie blanket
Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane made this teddy bear taggie blanket for her baby girl, and she shares the pattern and how-to on her blog. It’s backed with an ultra-soft minky and has a crinkly layer stitched inside. She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler backpack
Liliana from Sol de Eira made this dotty backpack for her young daughter. She shares the pattern on her blog. The straps are acutally wide ribbon, but if you can’t get ribbon in the right width you could also make … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl apron from mama’s cardigan
Angelina from JoJo & Eloise refashioned an old cardigan into an apron to layer over a little girl’s dress. Check it out – she repurposes the snap placket into the waistband of the baby apron. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Freebies: 10 Thank You Cards
Knit New York Winners
It turns out we’re actually going to have two winners for last week’s giveaway of Knit New York since I took so long to announce! I like starting the week with giveaways, anyway, so we’ll see if I can get … Read More...
Felt Easter Bunny Bags DIY- so easy to make!
These are some of the cutest little Easter treats bags I have ever seen. Gail of “probably actually” saw these pins pop up all over the place; which led her to Merrilee, “Mer Mag’s” Easy Bunny Candy Pouch”! Before Gail … Read More...
A Conversation with Norah Gaughan and a Free Pattern
I don’t know how I got so behind on things, but it looks like I suddenly have about a million things to share with you. We’ll see how I do at posting more often for the next little while!
Here’s … Read More...
Kitty Trio
This trio of black cats is playing with balls of yarn in typical feline fashion. You can change up the colors of yarn to suit your decor or favorite colors. This free chart is from Chez Mounette. Get the free … Read More...
Beetle Cookies
Just in case you need a smile today, here’s one. Or two. Or a bunch. Volkswagen Beetle Car cookies. Find them HERE at Haniela’s.
Easy Fondant Curlicues For Cake Decorating
I feel like this would be handy knowledge to possess: How to make curlicues from fondant. You could decorate a lot of stuff with curlicues. Find the how-tos HERE at Wilton.
Tutorial: Little girl’s Perennial Dress
Suz from sewpony shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Perennial Dress. It gets its name from the fact that it can be made in styles for summer or winter, depending on fabric weight and layering. It has … Read More...