Get your free “How to Felt Crochet” from “Crochet Me” an Interweave publication. Felting perfect projects for beginning Crochetters and for quick gifts will make your gift a favorite. This fun manipulation of wool yarn is also a fabulous way … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped raw edge fabric tote
Head over to Flowerbug’s Inkspot to see how you can sew up this cute little fabric tote. I’m loving the scalloped raw edges! She uses Sizzix dies to cut the scalloped side panels and the pieces of the layered flower, … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace panel sweatshirt
Zhenya from Being Zhenya shows how she added a lace panel, and touch of femininity, to a boxy t-shirt. She says it’s a good fix for a stained article of clothing. Great idea!! Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Perfectly Pink Top for girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for the Perfectly Pink Top that she made for her daughter. The gathered shirt has a pretty shape as a top, but it would also be cute lengthened to a tunic … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece winter outfit for an 18″ doll
If your child’s 18″ doll needs a warm outfit for the cold winter weather, Maridith from Strictly Homemade has what you need. She shares free patterns for making a pair of fleece pants, a fleece hat, and a fleece shirt … Read More...
Freebie: Heart Tree Digi
Spyder’s Corner has a sweet heart tree digital stamp to download for free, just in time for Valentine’s Day! **Sorry looks like this was a limited time and is no longer a freebie.
-Heather
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Crochet A Fresh Idea
I saw this lovely photo and just wanted to share it with you. Patterns abound online and in books and magazines for all the shapes and motifs in the picture. I can’t tell if they’re hanging or laying on a … Read More...
Old Fashioned?
On his blog, Matt named this ‘Old Fashioned Bunting‘. I think it’s fresh and up to date! I would love to see this in seasonal colors, hanging over a front doorway or over the windows inside … Read More...
Katherine Gray Lecture – Craft in America Study Center
As part of their Food as Subject for Craft series, Craft in America Study Center is hosting a lecture featuring glass artist and professor Katherine Gray. The lecture will take place next saturday, January 12th at 6pm at the … Read More...
Handmade Gifts
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...