Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Refashionista series over at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make an itty baby cardigan out of an adult sized sweater or knit top. By aligning … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Spit Bib for a drooling baby
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Spit Bib for drooly babies. It’s made from 3-4 layers of knit fabric for absorbency. She leaves the edges raw for a quick finish. Get the … Read More...
Lion Brand Introduces Video Course
Video instruction is a big deal across education on the Internet, but particularly in crafting instruction. Craftsy is of course the major player, with 28 different classes just about knitting and more classes in all crafty genres being added all … Read More...
Product Review: Martha Stewart Circle Edge Punch
Tomorrow 11/13 Martha Stewart will be on HSN premiering a brand new product called the Circle Edge Punch
. This amazing new punch system will be available exclusively on HSN. I recently got to try it out and let me … Read More...
Freebie: On-Line Papercrafting Magazine
Echo Park has a terrific on-line magazine available to download. It’s got 11 holiday card ideas, 12 scrapbook layouts and 12 altered projects. Note: You’ll need to add it to your “cart” and check out to download but it’s FREE. … Read More...
Cornhusk Votives
These festive votive holders also double as vases for festive table decor, perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration. Easy to make and perfect for fall, these corn husk votive holders are the perfect table accent. Head over to live. laugh. rowe … Read More...
Pretty Pumpkin Bunting
This super pretty and very cheery pumpkin bunting would make a great fall decoration for your Thanksgiving feast. Book pages serve as your canvas and pretty scrapbook papers serve as your pumpkins. Easy directions to help you make one of … Read More...
Bottle Cap Snowman
This sweet ornament is made from recycled bottle caps. What a fun craft for you and the kids, and a great hostess gift too. Head over to She Who Makes for the tutorial – Bottle Cap Snowman.
Ribbon Felt Trees
Made from felt, rick rack and ribbons, these adorable little trees are a festive way to decorate your real tree. Fun ornaments that would make great gifts too, and easy to make! Head over to Ruby Murrays Musings for the … Read More...
Harvest Circle Felt Leaf Pillow
Create a beautiful wreath of leaves and a festive fall pillow all at the same time. Perfect for fall and a nice way to dress up your living area. Get the scoop at The Sweet Survival: Harvest Circle Felt Leaf … Read More...
Show and Tell | Button Collage Ornaments
Start off your holiday decor by checking out these button collage ornaments by Jenni at Vintage Umbrella. Click here to see more
Inspiration du Jour | Wish List
Working Glass 2012 – Bullseye Glass
Quite a few of the employees at Bullseye Glass create wonderful glass art in their non-working hours and once a year there is a competition that brings their lovely work to light. So they have this years Working Glass winners…the … Read More...
Student smiles over quilt top
Seeing a student’s pleasure after taking on a new skill must be why teachers stay in the classroom. Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shows off her student’s handiwork after teaching sewing and patchwork at a recent retreat. Each of her … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart patch leggings
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a tutorial in her Knock It Off series, showing how to make a pair of little girl’s leggings with heart shaped knee patches. The design is inspired by a pair of women’s leggings with … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-inspired cloud and rainbow outfit
Angelina from Ruby Jean joins the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy with a couple of tutorials showing how to make a cloud and cloud and rainbow outfit designed by her daughter. She made a gathered skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey knit infinity scarf
Rachel from Sewn Studio shows how to make an infinity scarf out of a jersey knit. Jersey knit is soft and ligthweight so it will have a nice drape when it’s worn around the neck. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Mini fabric bunting
Tonya, The Crafty Mummy, shows how to make a small scale bunting. She made hers from red and green for a Christmas decoration, but you could make them out of color schemes to suit any holiday, or for year-round … Read More...
Join the convo: Sewing with fused plastic, is it green?
Many of us consider fused plastic bags to be an eco-friendly material for our craft projects. After all, it uses bags normally destined for a landfill to create a waterproof material suitable for wallets and pouches. The folks at Crafting … Read More...
Tutorial: Button and burlap heart Christmas ornament
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a burlap and button heart Christmas ornament. They’re quick to sew up, with raw edges left to fringe. You could make up a set for your Christmas tree, or make a … Read More...