Jacklyn from Oh By Golly made a plain pair of leggings awesome by adding a couple of leather patches. Notice the asymmetrical placement. Love!! The leather patches were cut from a pair of boots that didn’t fit her. Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Sleep sack with feet
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she made a new sleep sack for her nephew. It has holes for his feet so he can walk around while in his warm sleep suit. She shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Technique: Selective Embossing
Ok, this is a super cool idea that I’ve got to try. Kristina Werner shows how to “selectively” emboss using a diffuser with your embossing templates, in other words only embossing certain areas so you can leave some parts smooth … Read More...
Gifts of Love
Clayful ways to show your love:
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| Cube Love Heart Necklace by monsterkookies | Love Necklace by ForestDaydream |
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| Stegosaurus Love Sculpture by MadeWithClayAndLove | Love Magnet by walkercrafts |
How to Make Felt & Silk Fabric Flowers for Home Decor
Twin sisters Kim and Kris hosts of “The Diy Dish” had “The Double-Take Challenge!” The idea was that each of them would have to come up with their own project that involved two things; “fabric flowers” they decided the fabric … Read More...
Freebie: Bear Digital Stamp
Birdie Brown has this super cute bear digital stamp to download for free, it’s only available this month though, so hurry and grab it while you can!
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using … Read More...
Epsom Salt Snowman Vase/Votive Holder
Transforming ordinary household items into festive and seasonal decorations is a fun and cost-effective way to add some holiday charm to your home. If you’re looking for a cute and easy DIY project that’s perfect for winter, then look no … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add cut-in side pockets to a t-shirt
Lladybird joins the Stretch Yourself series on sewing with knits (hosted by Miriam of Mad Mim and Miranda of One Little Minute.), showing how to make adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to add cut-in side pockets. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Add elbow patches to a little boy’s t-shirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to add elbow patches to a little boy’s long-sleeved tee. You could also do this to a jacket or sweater. It’s a quick project, requiring just a little bit of handstitching to attach … Read More...
Tutorial: Peplum top refashioned from a boxy blouse
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how she refashioned a large, boxy blouse into a trendy peplum top with a slimmer fit. The original blouse was loose enough to just slip over the head, but the more fitted peplum version has … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine appliqued kitchen towel
Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to add a pretty Valentine’s applique to a kitchen towel. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from The Sewing Loft]
Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects… Read More...
Tutorial: Cube pincushion
Vicki from Quilt Lodge shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make this pincushion cube. Cute!! It has a small pocket on one side, plus a loop to hold a pair of scissors … Read More...
Stitch Up an Oasis
Head out to the oasis and create a unique scene with Brigitte Dadaux. This lovely chart will make a great addition to any decor. Get the free chart.
Tip: What to Do With Large Cards
Have you ever made a card and just piled on the embellishments (it’s so easy to do) or maybe made a card way too large to fit into any envelope you’ve got in your craft drawer? Goodness knows I end … Read More...
Simple Elegance
Headbands are so popular now. Everyone from babies to grannies are wearing them. I see teen girls with pony tails wearing headbands too!
I really like this one. It’s so simple – yet subtly elegant. It’ll work up in … Read More...
Rosebud Fairy Lights – Just Crafty Enough
I admit, I don’t know who decided fairy lights were a thing. I do know, I’d like to hug them. Especially after seeing so many fabulous projects using fairy lights! Like these fantastic rosebud fairy lights thought up by Just … Read More...
Win a subscription to Bustle & Sew
Here’s an awesome announcement from Helen of Bustle & Sew:
… Read More...Bustle & Sew Magazine is two years old this month! And to celebrate I’m having a special birthday giveaway. The prize is a 12 month subscription to the Bustle &
Hands off my shears!
There was a time when I needed this note hanging over my sewing space to remind kids (and sometimes adults) not to borrow my good shears. Now I want to hang it in my studio just because it’s so pretty … Read More...
No-calorie cupcakes
These tasty little pincushions would be the perfect gift for a stitcher in your life. Imagine them in reds and pinks as valentine mini-gifts. The chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny are sharing the pattern and tutorial. Check it out… Read More...
Free design from UT
Check out this offer from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...Can embroidery brighten your day? Here’s the answer, in the form of a flamingo-wielding gnome riding a unicorn. Craft up a big bunch of sunshine and rainbows with this design on