Ankle moccasins look mostly the same now as they did when I was a kid. The soft suede ankle boot with fringe around the ankle is a classic. Liz from Cotton & Curls gives them a modern twist by making … Read More...
DIY Gold Fringe Chandelier
Add some glitz and glamour to your wedding celebrations with a festive handmade chandelier! Get the easy instructions over at 100 Layer Cake.
Tutorial: Henley collar button placket
CathGrace won last week’s Boys’ Week challenge at Project Run and Play with her Vintage Military Academy Look. She shares a tutorial now showing how to make the Henley collar, like the one on the striped shirt in her outfit. … Read More...
Tutorial: Women’s V-neck tee with pleated neckline
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making her a women’s t-shirt with a cool pleated neckline. The body of the shirt is gathered to the bottom of the V, lending some ease to … Read More...
Tilly answers some basic sewing construction questions
If you’re new to sewing and find yourself confused by terms like “right sides together”, then check out this post at Tilly and the Buttons. She answers questions about basic sewing construction, including things like what right sides togeter … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentines pincushion
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how you can make a Valentines pincushion. The design is a familiar one, a stuffed circle divided into petals, but she gives it a Valentines twist by making it in a red & white … Read More...
Another Free Cowl Pattern
I’ve noticed that you guys seem to really like cowl patterns, so here’s another quick and easy one for you. The Au Revoir Cowl is a simple loop worked in basketweave stitch.
Designed by Heather Walpole, it uses about 200 … Read More...
Floppy Disk Planters
Here’s a creative way to use outdated floppy disks, create a tech garden! These would make fun gifts too, and the succulent idea is a great one for those with a less than green thumb. Get the tutorial here — … Read More...
Project: Valentine Bottle Cap Card
Chocolate Bears from a Bento Mold (and a Giveaway)
I only just yesterday, yes, yesterday, entered the world of bento-making by ordering some supplies from BentoUSA
. I should have waited a day to enter this BentoUSA giveaway over at Hungry Happenings. Enter the giveaway and find the how-tos … Read More...
Hot Dog Hearts
Aw, my mac n’ cheese loves me, as evidenced by the hot dog heart. Well, I love my mac n’ cheese, so the feeling is mutual. Make (easy!) hot dog hearts HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Chicken Pot Pie for Valentine’s Day
Infuse some heart-felt sentiments in everything, even pot pie. Easily dress up chicken pot pie (um, on my dessert island food list, by the way) for Valentine’s Day HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
A Little Different Heart
Kara is offering a slightly different, and very attractive, quick little valentine pattern. Still time to work up a few of these. They’d be cute as simple appliques on a sweatshirt or cap, sweet little hair clips, sewn … Read More...
Blair’s blue plaid pillow + upcoming patterns
Blair of Wise Craft made this stylish Plaid Windows Pillow (zippered cover and form). Available in her Etsy store, here’s how Blair described the fabrics and stitches she used to create it.
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Animal Shaped Armor – Jeff de Boer
Making armor is an art form all of its own, but Jeff de Boer‘s is an art form for a different reason. His armor is designed for cats and mice–not literally for them to wear, but more in the … Read More...
Make a hedgie valentine
Cutest valentine pincushions ever. The pattern for these adorable hedgehogs is free from Creative Breathing. Get it now.
A valentine from Manya
Manya of Humming Needles says this heart “just happened.” She says a heart-shaped clothing tag, a bit of silk cut too small for another project. I say a whole lot of needle skill and talent — that’s how things like … Read More...
Pretty in Clay
The end of January is coming right up and I know that the group over on PolymerClayCentral is gearing up for “Thing a Day” where in February participants make a thing a day. The PCCers work in clay. I’ll visit … Read More...
A valentine from Kittykill
To my mind, there is no more perfect valentine than this amazing cross-stitch by Pam Pedersen aka Kittykill. Stitch from your heart; love the world! See the MrXStitch feature. And be sure to visit Kittykill’s blog.
Inspiration: Susan S
The colors and extravagant details of this block absolutely take my breath away. Check out that tree! Susan S of Wisconsin, USA, created it for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2012. Go to the blog post for an image you … Read More...