Check out this collection of blocks by J. Marsha Michler for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. I love her unusual circular theme, her choices of colors and embroidery stitches, her unconventional approach. This is needle art. Go to the … Read More...
DIY Pyramid Candles!
Candles can add a cozy and warm ambiance to any room in your home. While there are many types of candles available in the market, making your own candles can be a fun and rewarding experience. Anna-Rosa at My Lifebox … Read More...
Idea file: 2-in-1 party dress with fancy details
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs guests at Project Run and Play with some inspiration for this week’s Pattern Remix challenge. The challenge is to remix The Party Dress by Lindsay of The Cottage Home. Rachel’s version is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tunic top with collar and front slit
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s tunic top with a collar and a front slit. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled camera strap
Did Santa leave a fancy new camera under the tree for you? Jen from Four Marrs and One Venus shows the fancy ruffled camera strap she made using a tutorial from Mom 4 Real. She went the extra step … Read More...
Multi Colored Denim Scrap Wreath
I made this wreath a few months ago, before the holidays. I had it hanging on the outside door for over two months before pulling it down for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I made it from strips of denim that were … Read More...
Project: Domino Book
Pop over to the Viva Las Vegastamps blog for a fun tutorial making a tiny book using dominoes as covers, how fun!
Also if you’re looking for unique and unusual stamps you won’t see anywhere else check out the Viva … Read More...
12 DIY Braid Tutorials {Perfect for Brides!}
According to Rachel over at Intimate Weddings, braids are the new curl for 2013! Check out her post for 12 beautiful braids for brides.
Lime Riot’s New Year’s Giveaway
If you’re interested in a chance to win more free stuff (beyond my giveaway that’s going on right now), check out this giveaway from Lime Riot.
Right now she’s got four skeins of the lovely Galileo yarn from Knit … Read More...
Organizing Cookie Cutters
Slapping myself on the forehead for this one… Because I’m so singular in focus at the craft store, that is, in heading to the baking aisles, I didn’t think to venture into other sections. I have hundreds of cookie cutters … Read More...
Meringue Candy Necklaces
I’ve seen plenty of DIY candy necklaces, but a homemade candy necklace made from meringues? That just seems extra daring and awesome. Find the how-tos, with lots of tips, HERE at Bakingdom.
Pink Chex Mix
Here’s a sweet n’ pink Valentine’s treat, a treat I kind of want to eat right now, a month early. Valentine’s Chex Mix. Gotta love how versatile the stuff is to make for any holiday. Make Valentine’s Day Chex mix … Read More...
DIY January Wreaths to make and display
I was looking to change out my Christmas front door wreath to a January one and many people use lovely white. I have found a few that are very pretty for us to make. The first one “DIY Felt Flower … Read More...
Check out the Army of Knitters Winter Collection
Army of Knitters has released its Winter collection, inspired by the scenery and colors of upstate New York. In all there are nine patterns, including hats, sweaters, a dress, a scarf, a cape and a lovely pair of mitts.… Read More...
DMC Color Project
I saw this project on Mr X Stitch’s blog and just had to share it. It is super simple, but so awesome. Stitched from most of the colors in the DMC spectrum, it certainly makes a statement! Learn more … Read More...
Video tutorial: Teaching a child to sew
If teaching your child to sew is on your to-do list for 2013, check out this video by Vanessa from Crafty Gemini. She is teaching her 3 year old son to sew on his own sewing machine. She gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Absorbent fabric diapers for a wetting baby doll
A baby doll that wets herself is all fun and games – until you run out of those paper diapers that come with the doll. You can buy more, but they’re expensive! If you sew, you can make a set … Read More...
Tutorial: Kissing Booth Basket or tote with angled handles
Sew4Home shows how to make their Kissing Booth Basket. The handles are stitched on at an angle, creating an interesting design line across the sides. Though they show it as a gift basket, but add some pockets on the lining … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt skirt with pockets
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to turn a basic t-shirt into a skirt – with pockets!! It’s a quick project, with the side pockets cleverly made using the armholes of the t-shirt. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Prepping and cutting your fabric
Cutting your fabric is one of the very few things in sewing that can’t be undone. Once your fabric is cut, it’s cut. Miriam from Mad Mim shares a tutorial telling how to prep and cut fabric. Her post deals … Read More...