I love this idea and wish that wool sweaters were more available; but have been grabbed up at the goodwill shops with the popularity of recycling. During the summer hit all the garage sales for old moth eaten sweaters and … Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded fabric bangle bracelets
Alma Stoller shows how to make beaded fabric bangle bracelets. The colorful bangles are striking enough to be worn individually, but would also look great worn as a set. You’ll use long, narrow strips of fabric. I’m sure you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Teeny Tiny Snack Sacks
Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shows how to make her Teeny Tiny Snack Sacks. The itty reusable snack bags are just the right size for a small sack, perhaps a couple of cookies. Is that a Trefoil I spy … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled spiral pillow cover
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a pillow cover with a large ruffled spiral embellishment. She used her ruffler foot to quickly create the long strip of ruffled fabric, but you could also baste and pull … Read More...
Freebie: Party Hat Printable
To help celebrate her birthday the amazing collage artist Claudine Hellmuth is sharing a fun free printable birthday party hat. Click here to download and PARTY ON!
-Heather
Easy Glitter Votive Holders
Julie at Coordinately Yours made these fun little glitter-dipped votive holders with a simple spray adhesive technique. Grab the tutorial.
Optical Glass House – Contemporist
I recently wrote about a solar glass roof…this post is about an Optical Glass House in Japan. The front of this building is made of borosilicate glass bricks which is a great choice because of their strength and ability to … Read More...
Mini Party Hat Cupcake Toppers
Why I love these: Yes, I do have a drawer full of random cupcake liners. And by full, I mean, I-can-barely-shut-the-drawer full. Now I have a use for them, I just need to wait for someone’s birthday. Find the how-tos … Read More...
Knitting as Physical Therapy
I came across a story that I think is kind of funny but also says a lot about how great handcrafts are. When filmmaker and writer McCal Roberts was involved in a freak kitchen accident in which his hand was … Read More...
Do What You Love
This motto from Kincavel Krosses is a great one to stitch and to live by. It will make a great addition to your office, your desk or be great to give as a gift. You can use the colors of … Read More...
Snowball Cookies
‘Tis a celebration of snow. For me, it means wishing our unseasonably high temperatures would fall. Maybe for those in the southern hemisphere, it’s a reminder of the cool. For those buried in snow, maybe it’s a way to conquer … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer chiffon tasseled scarf
Jen from Grainline Studio shows how to make this lovely tasseled scarf. The chiffon is sheer, so she shows how to give it a narrow hem. Then, she shows how to make the tassels that she stitches to the ends. … Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded neckband for a top or dress
This beaded neckband is gorgeous! Head over to BurdaStyle to find out how to make one for the next top or dress you sew. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Draft a leggings pattern from your measurements
Leggings are a major part of my daughter’s wardrobe. I find myself becoming jealous of all her stretchy, comfortable, layering leggings. But seriously, where am I going to find leggings to fit mama’s curves? Miranda from One Little Minute shows … Read More...
Broccoli Cookies
Think kids would notice if you crumble up real broccoli and add it to the dough? Or sprinkle on top? Probably. Though I am proud to say broccoli is on the short, approved list of foods my picky kid will … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle skirt tutu
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a tutu with a circle skirt. The layers of tulle cut in a circle shape gives it fullness without you having to pull a million gathers. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Add a tulle ruffle to a party dress
Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how to add a tulle ruffle to the petticoat of a party dress. That extra bit of tulle peeking out from the hem adds a little length (good for when the dress … Read More...
Keeping Things Simple
There’s something to be said for stretching yourself when it comes to your knitting (and your life, I suppose), but every now and then it’s just really nice to keep things simple.
The gorgeous Simple Cardigan by Hannah Fettig is … Read More...
Inspiration: Snow Globe Card
I love this adorable snow globe card from Danielle Lounds ! It’s just precious! I really like how she used acetate to imitate the glass on the snow globe. Find out more about this card over on her blog The … Read More...
DIY Ribbon Bunting Banner
Banners are a staple for weddings, bridal showers, and other celebrations! They are so versatile and can be made using a wide variety of styles and materials. Something Turquoise shares a fun DIY tutorial for a ribbon bunting banner here… Read More...