Tsabita Boneka from Cheer Your Child’s Day turned her child’s outgrown baby shirt into this cute ninja boy softie. LOVE!!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial telling how she did it. Go to her blog for the free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Two seam skinny jeans
Winter is boots weather. Leah fromSew Spoiled shows how a couple of long seams will turn a pair of straight-leg (or boot-cut, or flare) jeans into skinny jeans that you can tuck into a pair of boots. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase Nightgown from yardage
Jen from iCandy Handmade used her previously published Pillowcase Nightgown tutorial to make a special Christmas nightgown for her daughter. But this time she used novelty yardage instead of an actual pillowcase. She shares the cutting dimensions as well as … Read More...
Idea file: T-shirt scarf dress
Amy Jo from The Little Moments shows the t-shirt dress she made for her daughter. It’s a plain t-shirt (thrifted) with a skirt made from a gathered scarf stitched to the bottom. Brilliant! She shows it for a young girl, … Read More...
Sale: Crop Chocolate
I recently got a box of wonderful pattern papers from a great sale site called Crop Chocolate. If you’re looking for some great liquidation sale prices on paper crafting items be sure to check them out. They offer deals at … Read More...
Tutorial | Organizing Christmas Holiday Greeting Cards
Now that the Holidays are over, you’re probably working on packing away all the decorations and wondering what to do with all the cards you received. Here are two clever ideas for storing those cards in a binder you can … Read More...
Clock Wedding Inspiration
It’s the little details that make your wedding memorable and special. I’m charmed by the idea of incorporating clocks into your tablescapes, ceremony backdrops, centerpieces, decor, and so much more! Visit Love & Lavender for clock-themed inspiration.
Super Simple Scarf and Cowl
If you have yarn and can made a double crochet, this is the simplest scarf/cowl you can possibly make. It’s got a lot of impact for such a simple project. The yarn really does all the work for you! As … Read More...
Leather Cover for Tablet or Book – Things We Do
If you unwrapped a fun new tablet recently and are looking for a cover to craft up, Things We Do has a great tutorial on how to make a sturdy, leather one. This is a great project for showcasing … Read More...
Quilt along yields Trip Around the World
Katy of Monkey Do (formerly I’m a Ginger Monkey) made this quilt top in only four days after joining an informal quilt along she found on Instagram (#scrappytripalong). She wonders if this more laid back approach to group … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered calendar
Kelly of Craft Your Style tipped me off to the first installment of a year-long craft project on her blog. She says,
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Tutorial: Sculpt a Yellow Lab
I’m not much of a sculptor (yet!) and mostly I’m a cat person but I have a soft spot for labs and especially polymer clay ones. This tutorial makes a cute lab face just begging me to give it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing undies in the flat
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows her method for sewing up a pair of undies. She sews them in the flat, meaning that all of the bands are attached before the side seams are sewn. She uses the panty pattern in … Read More...
The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook – Book Review
We have a new reference book out there for those of you interested in learning more about glass and setting up your studio. The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook
by Cecilia Cohen, published by Quarry, covers stained glass, fused glass and … Read More...
Tutorial: Side Split Top
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Side Split Top. It has a loose fit and a rounded bottom, and it’s split at both side seams. Don’t worry, the sides overlap so it’s totally modest. Go to … Read More...
DIY: Seaside Bath Salt Soak
Since in the Northeastern US we’re mired in frigid weather, the idea of anything seaside caught my eye…Shannon from Fresh Picked Beauty was inspired to make this soak by a gift she was given. She added all kinds of extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll
Barbie from Our Crazy Crafty Life shows how to make a sundress for an 18″ doll. She made hers from a mix of prints, so she was able to find just about all the fabric she needed in her scrap … Read More...
How to Instagram Your Wedding
Ah Instagram…the perfect way to capture dreamy images of your wedding celebrations and all those little details you don’t want to forget. Intimate Weddings shares an informative post about making the most of this fun app here.