Lion Brand Yarn debuted a new feature on its blog today: Crafter Stories. They’re user-produced tales about the good things we’ve seen and done thanks to yarn crafting in public.
The first story is about relying on the kindness of … Read More...
Quilled(-ish) Heart Candle Holder
Dream Home Decorating accented basic tea lights with simple paper hearts, creating a quilled look. I bet, if done in green, this idea would translate fantastically to St. Patrick’s Day! Grab the tutorial.
Couture Birdcage Veil Tutorial
Learn how to make your own glamorous birdcage veil with an easy tutorial from Polka Dot Bride! Just a few simple materials are required, but the end result is so pretty!
Two spots left ‘People and Portraits’
Mandy Pattullo of Thread and Thrift wants you to know she has two spots left in her People and Portraits class on Sunday March 10th. You are so lucky if you live close enough to attend. Shown, is an example … Read More...
How to Make a Potluck Dish Cozy (from a felted sweater)
Diane Gilleland produces CraftyPod.com has her “Potluck Dish Cozy” featured on “MakeZine”! This is a clever repurposed idea inspired by her Mom. When her mom had to bring a hot dish to a potluck, she usually wraps it in old … Read More...
A Collection of Movie-Themed Food for an Oscar Party
Are you excited for the Oscars? I suppose I would be if I’ve actually been to the movies in the past few years. Wow, I’m really behind. … Read More...
Geometric Cross Stitch Pattern
If you are looking for a simple and easy cross-stitch project, then Craft Novice Blog has the project for you. It is a geometric chart that will be a breeze to stitch up. Check it out and get to stitching … Read More...
How to make an easy reacycled bracelet storage display
So you have a pretty stash of bracelets and you would like to keep them organized and display them. Check out how to make a bracelet display organizer over at the blog Once Upon Her Dream.
Candy Leprechaun Hats
Figures those tricky leprechauns would hide candy in their hats. They’re always doing stuff like that. Make these clever candy leprechaun hats, with green M and Ms hiding inside, HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Lion and Monkey Decorated Cookies
Cah-ute, cah-ute, cah-ute are these lion and monkey cookies for a jungle-themed baby shower or birthday party. Or cah-ute animal-themed baby shower or birthday party. Or to eat. Or whatever. They are cute is what I’m trying to say. Find … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle tote bag
Pascale from //Between the Lines//shows how to make a triangle tote bag. It’s made from a long rectangle of fabric that’s folded to create the triangle sides of the bag. It takes just a couple of handstitched seams. Go to … Read More...
Freebie | Printable St. Patrick’s Day Poster
Lookie what she made: Little girl’s snowsuit
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows us the snowsuit that she made for her young daughter. She recently made a pair of snowpants, so she used similar materials and layering for the snowsuit. She used an outgrown bunting as a … Read More...
Project: Stamped Night Light
The current issue of the Greeting Farm Stamps newsletter has an adorable project from Emily DeVlieger for making a nightlight with a stamped image. Click here and then scroll almost all the way down to find the tutorial.
-Heather
Tutorial: Add a shoulder zipper to a sweater
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can add a shoulder zip to a sweater. It’s a cool detail that adds a punch of color to the neckline. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Green Pancakes for St Patrick’s Day
Just add green. That’s the rule for St. Patrick’s Day. Just add green. Like just adding green food coloring to pancakes. Easy peasy breakfast (essential for a day of drinking). Make them HERE at Thoughtfully Simple.
If you’re looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Go-to embellished zippered pouch
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make her go-to gift. It’s a pretty zippered pouch with a decorative ribbon embellishment. I see why it’s her go-to gifty project. Who wouldn’t love to receive … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a bathroom organizer from a table runner
Summer from Dollar Store Crafts shows how to sew a bathroom organizer. It hangs on the wall and has a pocket for magazines and also a space to hold extra toilet paper rolls. The sewing is quick because she starts … Read More...
Show & Tell | Watt Up! Treat Jars With Tags
Spread some sunshine with these cute light bulb treat jars filled with yellow candy. Tonya from Nonna’s Craft Corner tells how where she got them and how she spruced them up. Click here to see more.
On our way to Austin for QuiltCon
Anne (our Sewing editor) will arrive soon to scoop me up for our car trip to Austin, Texas. What for? QuiltCon starts today! For newbies landing on this page, it’s the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. … Read More...