Are you doing a photo-a-day challenge this month, (or even the entire year)? This list of photo prompts for January from Pixels & Co can help to keep you motivated! Click here to go to the original posting.
Tutorial | Baby Dresser Card in Two Versions
Learn how to make this cute dresser card to welcome a new baby. The tutorial from Crafting Rebellion uses a shape from Silhouette, also shows a pink option for the card. This could also be a cute embellishment … Read More...
Inefficiency is good for the creative soul
Terry Grant of And Sew it Goes gives advice on how to live well this year and it’s not what we’ve all been reading. Her steps to not getting all that much done and enjoying the hell out of life… Read More...
Giveaway: Quilt-y book at Auntie Pami’s
This is a new book, Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe inspired by us bloggers. And blogger Auntie Pami’s Quilting Adventures is giving away a copy. Visit the blog post to enter the contest by January 13, 2013.
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Alto sewing machine
This is Alto, an intuitive sewing machine created by design student Sarah Dickins. She explains in a video how her machine solves three common problems novice sewers experience in learning to use a typical machine. They are threading the needle, … Read More...
Snow Globe Spice Shakers
I have to find these genius “snow globe” spice jars
, because I must own them in my lifetime. I’m utterly smitten with the design. From Qualy Designs, they are available as a set of four animals or set … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric & tulle skirt for an 18″ doll
Ashley from Make It and Love It must be reading my mind. Here I am in the middle of a doll clothes making binge, and she posts a tutorial showing how to make a gathered fabric and tulle skirt for … Read More...
Edible Finger Paint
So you don’t have to worry if those little, paint-covered hands reach the mouth… edible finger paint! How smart. Find the recipe HERE at Laughing Kids Learn.
Tutorial: Two Ingredient Face Scrub
Another in the “can’t get much easier than this” series, how about a two ingredient face scrub using things you’re nearly sure to have in your kitchen? Amy of A Blossoming Life shares her frugal fab scrub perfect for winter’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your pants metallic
When I bought a pair of metallic silver skinnies for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas, I remember thinking how unfair it was that they didn’t come in MY size, too. Lucky for me, Liz from Cotton & Curls… Read More...
Tutorial: Secure thread ends on a serger or overlocker
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...