That’s a lot to digest, I know, (groan, forgive the eating pun), but I wanted to share with you a few ideas I created for Celebrations. First up, find the how-tos to make easy snowman cookie pops (that sort of … Read More...
Time-saving ironing tip
Ironing is a crucial part of a sewing project. But getting up after each seam and walking to the ironing board gets old quickly, and takes time away from your sewing. Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a time-saving ironing tip … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated and piped zippered pouch
This pleated zippered pouch would make a great last-minute gift! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make one. The pleats and the piping make this a nice enough pouch to stand on its own as a gift, but … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Roundup: Sweet and Savory Snowflake recipes
It can snow every day in the kitchen, even if you don’t have a winter wonderland outside. Here are just a few snowflake-themed sweet and savories to get you started. Perfect for winter dinners and Winter themed parties. Some of … Read More...
Free pattern: Pavlova Wrap Top & Skirt sized for a fabric doll
Steph from 3 Hours Past and Cake Designs shares a free pattern for a scaled down version of her soon-to-be-released Pavlova Wrap Top & Skirt. When I say scaled down, I mean really scaled down. It’s sized to fit a … Read More...
Tutorial: Voile pajama pants with shirred back waist
Anna from Noodlehead shows how she made a pair of lightweight pajama pants out of a lovely voile print. The back of the waistband is made stretchy with elastic thread shirring. The front waistband has a drawstring. You can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffles and lace embellished tee for girls
Ruffled tees are sooo versatile for girls! They’re cute with a pair of jeans, but can also look sweet with a skirt. VixenMade shows how you can make one. She starts with a store-bought t-shirt and adds the rows of … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with charm square ruffles
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty ruffled throw pillows. The ruffles are pieced from charm squares . The precut squares are a real time saver, but you could also cut your own squares using fabrics from your scrap stash. … Read More...
Snowy Scene Ornaments
Don’t you just love these beautiful snowy ornaments? Using faux snow and other small items, you can make these stunning decorations to be used on your tree, given as gifts or even hung on a garland. Get the tutorial here … Read More...
Knit a “Monster” for a Kid in Connecticut
Anyone who’s ever watched “Sesame Street” knows that not all monsters are bad. Monsters, in fact, can be a source of comfort and protection. A knit monster is a great symbol of love and happens to also be pretty quick … Read More...
Project: Rocking Santa Candy Treat
This Santa really knows how to rock and roll! The Fresh and Fun blog has directions for making a fun rocking candy treat using a Hersey Nugget.
-Heather
Wednesday Round-Up | Free Printable Gift Tags
If you’re in the midst of wrapping gifts, this round-up should come in very handy. Here are links to five different free printable gift tags.
Are you looking for more Christmas Holiday papers and supplies? Check out these printable … Read More...
Chocolate-Covered Nutter Butter Penguins
Dark chocolate Nutter Butter
penguins with marshmallow bellies. That’s what these are, and I can’t describe them any better. Except maybe with the word “adorable.” Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out … Read More...
Gingerbread Man Jelly Shots
Not drunk enough from your snowman JellO shots? Then make some gingerbread man JellO shots. Find the recipe HERE at Rock UR Party. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
JellO Shot Snowman Pops
Pina colada snowman JellO shots. On a stick. I think these were made for me. Pure and utter brilliance. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at She Knows.
Looking for cake pop sticks? Check these out. 
Berry Ornament Fruit Platter
It’s always good to throw something healthy on the Christmas table… like this lovely berry “ornament.” Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Sew Woodsy.
Fun Christmas Santa Bento Box Idea
Trap Santa in your kids’ lunch boxes! Make a Santa bento HERE at Creative Food. Such a fun way to send food to school or to enjoy an afternoon festive tea.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in … Read More...
Free Goodies from Heather Trimlett
Heather Trimlett has always been one of my favorite bead makers out there. She was my inspiration when I began bead making and her meticulous handiwork at the torch keeps me forever inspired. I just received her newest newsletter and … Read More...
Finds: Winter Sculpture
So I’m stretching it a bit but these are are all neat winter themed or winter coloured sculpture on Flickr – from the quirky to the whimsical to the lovely.
1. Tea Break, 2. blue fish vase revisited, … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting to know your new sewing machine
So you’ve decided you want to learn to sew. And you’ve got a new (or new to you) Janome sewing machine sitting in front of you. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has written a post to help you get to … Read More...