Joy from How Joyfulshares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby hat with teddy bear ears. It’s made from a snuggly soft (and warm) fleece, with flaps that cover baby’s ears. And oh, how cute are those … Read More...
Giveaway: Half-yard bundle from Global Bazaar fabric collection
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for The Intrepid Thread this weekend. They’ll give a bundle of half-yard cuts from Josephine Kimberling’s gorgeous Global Bazaar collection to one of her readers. Giveaway details and entry are at her blog… Read More...
Interview with Debbie Stoller – Craftfoxes
Crafts and feminism aren’t quite at the peanut butter and jelly level of permanent association, but I think they ought to be. And in this interview with Debbie Stoller on CraftFoxes, she discusses exactly why that is. And who … Read More...
Dyed Jar Candle Holders
Elle at Elle’s New England Kitchen made a set of jewel-tone mini mason jars and used them as candle holders. Check out more of her simple DIY.
Four Inspiring Felt Valentine’s Day Tutorials
Nancy, a stay-at-home mom hosts a blog called “do small things with love” and I am sure we hit the a gold mine as far as felt craft tutorials goes. She has some of the cutest projects for us to … Read More...
Newsy: Becky Goldsmith shows quilts at Austin College
If you are in the North Texas area now thru March 15th, don’t miss Becky Goldsmith’s quilt exhibit at Austin College. She’s half of the team at Piece O’ Cake. Their happy applique quilt patterns always bring a smile … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY cardboard bias tape maker
Sure, you can buy packaged bias tape at the fabric store. Or, you can make your own using a handy bias tape maker (check the notions wall). Melissa from Melly Sews blogs at Keeping It Simple with another option – … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY studded vinyl elbow patches
Trang from Behind the Seams shows how to add studded vinyl elbow patches to a plain sweater. Get the tute.
[photo from Behin the Seams]
DIY Neon Wood Painted Earrings
Stephanie from “The Crafted Sparrow” shows us how to turn ordinary wooden earrings into trendy, neon statement earrings. Check out her tutorial “Neon Wood Painted Earrings,” and be inspired!
Tutorial: Runway-inspired skirt refashion
Geneva from A Pair and a Spare, and author of DIY Refashionista, shows runway-inspired skirt refashion. She takes a long straight skirt and cuts it short, adding an asymmetrical ruffle to the hem. Because the waistband and closure … Read More...
Freebie: Lots of Vintage Digital Designs
Far Far Hill has a wonderful collection of vintage digital stamp images to download for free. Hop on over to their blog to download them.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on… Read More...
Downton Abbey Food
Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Pamela Foster has a blog called Downton Abbey Cooks She has offered a recipe for Strawberry Charlotte Rousse. (I don’t think it counts as a spoiler to say that this was featured in … Read More...
Amplified – NearModernDisaster
As part of my new quest to check out Goodsmiths, I was pointed in the direction of some super cool shops which I’ll be sharing with you. First up is NearModernDisaster, a seller of fantastic illustrated prints and notecards. … Read More...
Tutorial: Somebunny Loves You Pin
Here’s a sweet pin tutorial for Valentine’s Day – you could use it for Easter, as well – from C-is-for-Craft. The bunny is adorable!
Idea file: Custom fabric inspired by a vintage quilt
Danielle from My Sparkle made this art deco-inspired dress for her little girl. The black and white print in the skirt is actually a reproduction of her favorite prints in a much-loved vintage quilt. She recreated the design on her … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart pot holder
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar has a free pattern for a heart-shaped pot holder you’re sure to love. It has a slit in the middle so your hand can slide inside. Go to her blog for the pattern and … Read More...
Project: Felted Hearts Tutorial
Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” has a wonderful tutorial on felted hearts and some things you can make with her cookie cutter felted hearts and her needle felted heart. She was wandering around Target the other day and came across … Read More...
Free pattern: Fairy Tale dress for dolly
Jessica from Chickadee Jess guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters with a pattern for making a doll-sized version of the Fairy Tale Dress (pattern by Oliver + S) she made for her daughter. The … Read More...
Valentine Felt Décor Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland
Onel hosts “onelmon” a bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog. February 14th is fast approaching and “I “heart” you and you “heart” me” day will be celebrated around the world. Whether you are celebrating with your sweetheart or family or friends, we hope … Read More...
Valentine’s Candle Torch
I have no idea where the idea for this project by VisValk came from, but I’m smitten. Of course Valentine’s Day is the day to celebrate with a flaming pink heart on a stick! And I’m being 100% serious. This … Read More...