There are tons of knit cowl patterns out there for women, but you just don’t see a lot of them for men. I guess that’s because a cowl seems girly somehow, though it really isn’t; it’s just a loop of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a detachable collar using a shirt collar as a pattern
If you have any shirt collars left over from a button-up shirt refashion, why not cut it apart and use it to make a pattern for a fancy detachable collar? BurdaStyle has the how-to. Go to their tutorial.
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Tutorial: Roll up organizer from a placemat
An inexpensive placemat can easily become a roll-up organizer. Just one fold and a handful of straight seams, and you’re done. Dollar Store Crafts shows how to do it. Change up the size of the pockets to make it an … Read More...
Copper Pipe Candlestick Holder
German blogger Minus78/Don’t Interrupt Me I’m Talking to Myself used some copper piping to create a minimal candlestick holder, to simply and elegant results. Check out how to do it yourself.
Tutorial: Sequin shoulder sweater
Alida from I Make Stuff guests over at Love Stitched with a tutorial showing how to add sparkly sequins to the shoulders of a plain sweater. No sewing is required, but some hand stitching would probably help make the sequined … Read More...
Dictionary of common sewing terms, with pictures
In preparation for her Learning To Sew series to begin at the new year, Amber from Crazy Little Projects wrote up a handy little dictionary of common sewing terms (with pictures!). If you are new to sewing (or planning to … Read More...
Ring In the New Year
We will be ringing in the new year before we know it and if you want to make some cards to celebrate, Brodeuse Bressane has a super simple design with two lettering options that will be great for just that … Read More...
Event: Amy’s 2013 quilt along
Heads up! Amy Ellis of Amy’s Creative Side is hosting a quilt along for the new year. The block for this quilt is Dancing Stars, with a paper-pieced construction. She explains,
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Mashed Potato Snowman
…because there are so many sweet versions of the snowy guy out there, he deserves a savory one, too. Especially one this cute and perfect. And vegan. Make a mashed potato snowman HERE at Wing It Vegan.
Freebie: Vintage 2013 Calendars
Crafty Secrets has two different vintage style 2013 calendars to print out for free. They also share several wonderful hand-made calendar ideas using them as well.
-Heather
How to make fingerless gloves from recycled socks
If you get cold hands like me this tutorial on how to make fingerless gloves from a pair of socks featured at the blog We Lived Happily Ever After is just the ticket.
I’m back… kind of
This was the scene at my house Christmas evening… about an hour before the power went out. 40 hours later, we’re still without power. Clearly, I won’t be blogging as much as I usually do until they get us … Read More...
How to Make a Hallway Sign
Looking for a fresh design element for your home? I love these do it yourself hallway signs, in fact I have some plaques just like these at home! I feel inspiration coming. Here’s a great project for the new year … Read More...
Tutorial | Christmas Accordion Mini Album
This accordion mini-album by Lowri McNabb is a great way to keep a permanent record of the Christmas season. She used the This and That Christmas line from Echo Park to create it. Click here to see more.
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Eye Candy: Star Trek Pancakes
Um, wow. Leave it to the geeks for brilliance like this. I mean, just look at that shading!! With pancake batter? Find Star Trek pancakes HERE at Saipancakes. Spotted on Foodiggity.
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DIY Leather and Studs Necklace
Honor is sharing another glam tutorial – this time for her DIY leather and studs necklace. Don’t miss her tutorial for a quick and glittery jewelry refashion, too.
Scarf Central – Knitting Patterns
I seldom check knit sites for crochet goodies, but that’s where I found this beauty. Definitely on my To-Do list!
Looking for more Crochet Cowl patterns? Check out these crochet cowl patterns we found on Etsy.This … Read More...
Tutorial | Decorative Wreath from Old Maps
I love anything made using maps, so I was happy to see this project from Becky of Pivotal Xpressions: a map wreath!If you have cardboard and maps you can make one too. Click here to see more
Tutorial: Frame pouch great for singles
Charise of Charise Creates says this project is a good way to use a single quilt block. The hexie with a fussy cut center of a girl on a swing makes it. Find out how she did it. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Thirty-six officers quilt top
Margaret of Konstant Kaos is conscious of the mathematics of making a quilt. I love that about her. In her latest tutorial, she mocks up several quilt tops inspired by the thirty-six officers problem. Intrigued? Get the know-how.
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