Phew, I just spent three amazing days being treated like royalty at a blogger’s summit at the Hershey’s complex, so this post is sort of fitting. (More on my Hershey’s trip later, when I’ve a chance to unpack and digest…literally.) … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered tulle mini Christmas tree
Bridget from Wag Doll shows how to make a gathered tulle mini Christmas tree. The fluffy, sparkly tree would be gorgeous on a mantel or as part of a holiday tablescape. It’s cleverly built around a paper towel holder. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect pocket placement when using a sewing pattern
It’s easy enough to use a printed sewing pattern to cut the right shapes of fabric for a garment. Placement of pockets (or other details) where the pattern says to put them is a little more difficult. Carmel from Solomon… Read More...
Review: Bernina 780, part 2
Yesterday I told you about the temporary addition to my sewing room – the Bernina 780
. I described some of the more basic features and my general impressions of the machine. Today I want to talk about two stand-out … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Cane Necklace
Rachel of LinesAcross sent me a cute clay candy cane tutorial. She turns her candy cane into a bow and hangs it from a length of chain for a necklace that’s perfect for the holidays. You hang the bow … Read More...
Chunked Candle Making
Candle Lit Life shares another candle making tutorial, this time for chunky candles. Made by pouring liquid wax into a mold with wax chunks already in place, these candles offer a unique look. Tutorial.
Knit a Colorful Hat for Cloudy Days
I get a lot of announcements from yarn companies and stores about new patterns, and I admit I ignore a lot of them. But this pretty hat caught my eye the other day and I wanted to share it with … Read More...
Review: Craft Activism: People , Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In
Craft Activism: People , Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In is such an inspiring book! If you have ever made anything then you know how good you feel after. Even better … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini quilt magnets
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty said she created these mini quilt magnets after being inspired by another blogger’s tiny collection. Both sets are adorable and would make wonderful gifts. Louise shares step-by-step how she did it. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and lace clutch
Oh, how I am loving this leather and lace clutch purse! Wilma from Designed by Wilma made it, and she shares a photo tutorial so you can make one of your own. The edges of the leather won’t fray, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Rip fabric for a quick, straight cut
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You likes to rip fabric. No, she’s not on a destructive binge, she’s quickly cutting fabric strips to make shirred scarves. Ripping fabric is actually a widely used method to cut strips … Read More...
Assisi Home Sampler
Assisi-style charts are among some of my favorite. This one from Kinkavel Krosses is particularly pretty. It will be perfect for a gift for Thanksgiving. If you are looking for a hostess gift, look no further. Stitch it up in … Read More...
Tin Can Lanterns
These lanterns are really cute, it’s a classic project we’ve all seen before. The difference here is that you will love the technique used to keep the cans from collapsing while you’re working. Get the free instructions from CRAFT’s Facebook … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable drawstring Christmas gift bags
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a reusable gift bag for your holiday wrapping. Instead of running through roll after roll of gift wrap, make up a set … Read More...
Penny Eat Sign
Using paper mache letters from the craft store and some pennies, this fun copper Eat Sign was born. Head over to The Crafted Sparrow to get the instructions for making a sign like this yourself — Loose Change.
Free pattern: Little girl’s bubble peplum dress
An from StraightGrain shares a free pattern for making a pretty little bubble peplum dress for little girls. Love!! The pattern comes in sizes for ages 1-6. Go to her blog to get the free pattern and the tutorial.
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4×4 No Melt Snowman
This cute country snowman is made from 4×4’s and would look great sitting on your porch this winter! So if you’re a snowman fan, head over to So You Think Youre Crafty to get the how to — 4×4 No … Read More...
Giant Button Wall Art
Isn’t this oversized button hanging on the wall just the cutest craft room decoration ever? I love the look and how easy it is to make. Would be a great gift for a seamstress too! Head over to FaveCrafts for … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a retro polo
Shannon from Little Kids Grow guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this retro polo shirt for a little boy. The shirt is made from knit fabric, with … Read More...
Anthropologie Inspired Circles Mirror
This tutorial over at Dollar Store Crafts via guest designer Debi shows you how to turn old paint can lids into this wall mirror inspired by Anthropologie. The dollar store version comes to $25 while the Anthro original was a … Read More...