I love, love, love my serger for making seams are already trimmed and finished for me. But what I don’t love is having to secure all the thread ends for each seam. But if you don’t do it, you run … Read More...
Snow Phoenix
The weather is turning unseasonably warm this week at my house, so I doubt this snow phoenix will be visiting anytime soon, but she looks deliciously fun to stitch. There are several color suggestions on the Aliolka blog so be … Read More...
Ombre Silverware Pocket
Here’s a simple project to dress up your table, no special sewing skills required. Make a pocket, decorated in ombre style, to hold your silverware. Here’s the tutorial at Maria just do it!: Ombre cutlery pocket.
Dip-Dyed Marshmallow Hearts
Woohoo! I have a new blog post up over at my other site. A feat given the whole newborn thing. Of course, these are super duper easy to make. Find the how-tos to make dip-dyed marshmallow hearts HERE at the … Read More...
How to make recycled leather moccasins
Over at Coats & Clark, there’s a delightful project idea for turning scraps of recycled leather into adorable baby and kid moccasins. This eco-friendly craft is perfect for upcycling old leather items and creating something special for little ones. … Read More...
Clever Rice Krispies Treats Roundup
I think I’ve already posted on most of these individually in years past (because I’m just that on top of the Rice Krispies Treats world), but I’m sharing the collection anyway. Find a roundup of crazy Rice Krispies Treats, with … Read More...
Dinosaur Tortillas and Teddy Bear Pancakes
I love this guy’s name, Dinodilla. I do believe he was of the Yumassic Period? I know, I know, terrible joke. Make a dinosaur tortilla dinner HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And if you need something … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Oreo Pops
These Valentine’s Day Oreo pops make me want to go out and buy a big package of Oreos immediately. I love how bright and cheery they are. Find them HERE at Love From the Oven.
Ta Dah!: Quilt celebrates daughter
A perched woman holding a coffee mug releasing hearts to the world. Such is the sweet motif on this quilt Jessica of Sew Homegrown received from her mother recently. All to celebrate Jessica’s 30th birthday. Well done mom! Go HERE … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow for a boy or girl
Jamie from The Crafting Chicks shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a tooth fairy pillow. Her design works equally well for a boy or a girl. The small pillow hangs from a … Read More...
Treat Yourself to a Luscious Cowl
I’ve been thinking and writing a lot in the new year about knitting things for ourselves and have the feeling that after the rush of the holidays we could all use a little yarny comfort that we actually get to … Read More...
Tutorial: Market tote upcycled from a grommet curtain
Katie from Lemon Jitters shows how she made this awesome tote bag out of an upcycled curtain valance. Check out those jumbo grommets that attach the handles! She didn’t have to set them in – they were part of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Romantic gathered lace scarf
This gathered lace scarf is sooo pretty! A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one. I’m loving it out of the white lace for a romantic look. Try a brightly colored lace for a youthful, tweeny look. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a hooded towel. They’re quick to make and kids love them – especially when made from a towel in a fun color or print. Each hooded towel uses one bath towel … Read More...
Tutorial: Bobbin and notion organizer from an inexpensive hardware store item
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to use an inexpensive hardware store item to organize bobbins and other small items in your sewing room. Go to her blog to see what it is.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Choosing the Right Wedding Venue for You
Selecting a wedding venue can be a real challenge. To help you choose the right location for your wedding, One Fab Day shares advice about the pros and cons of each main type of wedding venue here.
Tutorial and Freebie: Transfer a Digital Image to Wood
The Graphics Fairy has a tutorial showing how to transfer digital images onto wood using Transfer Artist Paper. She even includes the French vintage sign image for free but I think this idea would be wonderful to use for digital … Read More...
15 Things to do with Matchboxes
I bet you didn’t know there WERE 15 different things you could do with matchboxes! I didn’t either, but Heather over at Home Made Simple shares her fun ideas. Check them out here — Uses for Matchboxes | Home Made … Read More...
Easiest Flower Ever
I’ve crocheted a lot of flowers similar to this one – for all kinds of purposes. I love to wear them as brooches, but they’re fun to sew onto hats, headbands, jackets, or anything else you’ve made or purchased. … Read More...
Thread Portraits – Kumi Yamashita
I’m sure you’ve seen thread art projects before: small nails are hammered into a wood board and thread is wrapped around them to create designs. The concept isn’t new, but Kumi Yamashita takes it to an entirely different level. The … Read More...