I was a good little crafter this year and handmade or bought other people’s handmade gifts for most folks on my list – at least a little something. A sock monster, toy trucks, beaded necklaces… One thing I haven’t yet … Read More...
A good year for UFO quilt blocks
Becky of Patchwork Posse is hosting a 52 Quilt Block Pick Up event on her blog that will be an ongoing series for 2013. In her announcement post she explains,
… Read More...For the year of 2013– I will share every Friday
Lost quilt ‘Vanilla Jamaica’
Trish Stuart lost this quilt, Vanilla Jamaica, after a workshop took her to Colorado last year. Help out a fellow patchworker and spread the word about her lost quilt. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Trish Stuart
Epsom Salt Apples
Here’s a unique and beautiful way to display apples on your table this winter. use epsom salt! Carolyn will show you how to take fall’s decor and carry it into winter with these pretty frosty apples. Get the scoop at … Read More...
Technique: Cloudy Skies Background for Card Scenes
Visit the Crafting the Web blog and Teresa will show you how to make a beautiful cloudy sky background with ink and sponges. I love her African Savanna card but this technique will work perfectly with so many different themes.… Read More...
Winter craft; Try felting this sweet Felted Snow Bunny
Sharon of “Crafts ‘n Coffee” featured this sweet “Felted Snow Bunny” by “Debra Quartermain” is for you. This adorable Snow Bunny is a sweet alternative to making a wintertime snowman. The Bunny is made by placing wool roving on … Read More...
Free Pattern for a Giant Seed Stitch Cowl
This one is an actual free pattern, but it’s as much an idea as anything. After a season of knitting for others and probably rushing through projects (that wasn’t just me, was it?), it’s time to take it slow, to … Read More...
Cute Snowman Jar
Talk about cute! This adorable jar can be used as a luminary tea light holder, a vase for silk foliage, or as in this picture, as a way to serve a tasty beverage. Wrapped in yarn and embellished with … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece-lined mittens for toddlers
Small Dreamfactory has a free pattern for making a pair of toddler-sized mittens. They’re lined in fleece so they’ll be extra soft and warm for small hands. The pattern is for a size 2T, but you could adjust up or … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up your bed sheets with seersucker and ric rac trim
The folks at Sew4Home used 1 yard of seersucker, plus 5 yards of jumbo ric rac trim, to fancy up a set of plain sheets from the discount store. Look at the result! Go to Sew4Home for the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Layered Shabby Chic Circle Skirt for girls
Dawn Nicole from Designed By Dawn Nicole created this awesome layered circle skirt for her daughter. The off-kilter layers creates a fun mix of print and pattern. She calls it her Shabby Chic Circle Skirt, and she shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a sparkle faux collar to a sweater
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn classed up a plain sweater by adding a sparkle faux collar. Instead of a full collar, it’s a collar shape that is appliqued around the neck of the sweater. A line of buttons from the … Read More...
Tutorial: Scallop edge pincushion with button flowers
Hany from All With Hands Create shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College for her pretty pincushion embellished with felt and button flower shapes and a bit of embroidery. I’m loving the scalloped edges! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Flip Down Stack Card
Visit Splitcoast Stampers for a tutorial from Sabrina Friel , she’ll show you step by step how to make a cool flip down stack card.
-Heather
10 Unique Ideas for Wedding Guest Books
diy Network shares 10 fun ways for your guests to sign in at your wedding. Get all the details here. I love the snapshot book shown above!
30 Ways to Promote Your Blog – LaunchGrowJoy
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was work on your blogging, here is a must read infographic for you. Launch Grow Joy, a website devoted to ideas and strategies to help you succeed in marketing your products. This infographic … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Churn Dash
Carla of Lollyquiltz chose this pattern as part of the Mid-Century Modern Bee. Each finished block measures 6 1/2 inches. I love seeing this traditional pattern sewn up in fresh, bold colors. Visit her blog to get the tutorial.… Read More...
Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat
When I was growing up, it seemed like every household in America had a Mr. Potato Head. Nowadays there are so many options for toys, but I still hold to the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are must-haves … Read More...
DIY Magnetic Alphabet
I think I’d rather have my child playing with these alphabet magnets than somehow grabbing my dry erase marker from my menu plan board and drawing letter all over my fridge:) You can find the tutorial for how to make … Read More...
Magnets from Kids Art
As parents, we are always looking to preserve our children’s precious artwork. Sometimes, so much is created, its hard to choose the best of the best. This is a great way to pull out the ones that mean the most … Read More...