Miriam from Mad Mim continues the Stretch Yourself series on sewing knits with a tutorial showing how to add a peplum to a basic t-shirt pattern. She shows two variations – a straight peplum and one sewn on at an … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered gadget pouch with removable shoulder strap
Sew4Home shows how to make a small pouch to carry your eReader or tablet. A removable strap allows you to carry it over your shoulder, or tucked away in a larger bag. It has a zipper across the top to … Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender Harvest Moisturizer
Really, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew studded heart sweatshirt
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she refashioned a basic gray sweatshirt into this 80’s-inspired off-the-shoulder sweatshirt with a shiny studded heart. No sewing is required. All you need is a pair of good scissors and some fusible studs. Get … Read More...
My Last Project of 2012
I’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.
Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza … Read More...
Technique: Snow Drift Background
Suzanne from Suzz’s Stamping Spot shares a masking technique for making a snowdrift background This look is prefect for winter scenes of animals, snowmen, etc. Make me want to bundle up!
-Heather
Felt Poppy Tutorial
Lucie Stone shared her stunning poppy pictorial tutorial on “Cut Out And Keep”. She has step-by-step pictures for us to follow. So glam up any jacket or shirt or add some floral charm to your hair. This is also an … Read More...
Football Egg Cupcakes and Chicken Wing Cupcakes
Even though I myself have zero interest in football, I except much of the US feels differently. I do, however, have interest in these cool cupcakes for the season. First, make cupcakes in football eggshells (seriously, wow) HERE at Cupcake … Read More...
Check out Kristin Nicholas’ New Fair Isle Hat Class
I don’t know how the online crafty classroom Creativebug escaped my notice for so long, but I was led there by something earlier this week and noticed that they have a brand-new class from Kristin Nicholas all about knitting a … Read More...
Patria Restaurant Cross Stitch
This installation in the Patria restaurant in Montreal is not only massive, it is awesome. It’s a screen with a cross-stitch design. How cool is that. To see more photos including a close-up of the design visit this blog.
Homemade Animal Crackers
Oh who are we kidding, cookies. But calling them “crackers” helps us feel better to give them to kids. Oh, who am I kidding, I have no problem with kids munching on these cuties. Make handmade animal crackers HERE at … Read More...
Glitter Birthday Candles
No matter what number the birthday, we all need a little sparkle on our special day. Find the instructions to turn birthday number candles into sparkly birthday number candles HERE at One Charming Party.
Pinecone Doll Cake Toppers
I’m especially smitten that these vintage-inspired cake toppers are crafted from pine cones. Meant for a wedding cake topper, methinks these could be for any occasion. Find the step-by-steps to craft your own HERE at Limn and Lovely.
DIY Mercury Glass Candle Holders
Craft Habit‘s Meagan made these cool and on-trend faux mercury glass candle holders. If you want to make these awesome holders for your home, visit her tutorial to learn how.
Snowman Pretzels
This whole cute-chocolate-things-on-pretzel trend has me hooked. And these are pretty much the cutest-chocolate-things-on-pretzels I’ve seen. Find the how-tos to make snowman pretzels HERE at Hungry Happenings.
20 Creative E-Session Ideas
Need some inspiration to make your engagement photos unique? Cynthia at Poptastic Bride rounded up 20 fun & funky ways to do just that! Get all the details here.
How to make wooden snowmen
I was going to try to make a “totally square” joke her but really this little family of snowmen made out of recycled bits of 4×4’s are just too cute! Thanks to Amy Jo for sharing them over at her … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt dress with A-line or circle skirt variations
Head over to One Little Minute for a tutorial showing how to adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to turn it into a dress. She shows how to make a simple A-line t-shirt dress (wear it plain, or belted), but my … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-tone leggings for girls
These two-tone leggings by Disney of Ruffles & Stuff are so cool! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. Go to her tute.
[photo from Ruffles & Stuff]
Tutorial: Perfect Pajama Pants
Melissa from Melly Sews kicks off a month long series at The Sewing Loft in which she’ll show you how to draft and sew her Perfect Pajama Pants. You’ll need a pair of pajama pants that fit the way you … Read More...