Sharon from Dances With Fabric shows how to make her Child’s 2-Hour Skirt, with a ruffle around the hem and rows of pom pom trim. Like the name suggests, it’s a quick project to sew up. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Gathering fabric, three ways
Sew4Home shows three ways you can use your sewing machine to gather fabric for ruffles. They show how to pull a basting stitch, how to pull a couched cord, and how to use a gathering foot. Get the tutorial for … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffles and Buttons Onesie
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she added a ruffled bib and buttons to a boy’s onesie. The bib covers a baseball applique. This would also be a good way to cover a stain. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Studded leather foldover clutch
Alyssa from Elemental Carbon shows how to make a studded leather foldover clutch. The metal studs are actually office supply brads. Get the how-to.
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Freebie: Thanksgiving Art Printable
DIY: Moisturizing Baby Shampoo
All natural baby shampoo with so much moisturiser you may not need to use lotion…sounds great to me! Sara from My Merry Messy Life wanted something all natural but inexpensive, and played around with this recipe til she found the … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | 10
Twister Board Raincoat – Elemental Carbon
It’s pouring rain outside my house, but even if it wasn’t I probably still would have squealed with delight when I spotted this fabulous Twister board raincoat over on Elemental Carbon. What a unique idea! And there’s a beautiful … Read More...
How to make a Reversible Halloween Table Runner
This is so clever. Saltwater Quilts solved the problem of creating a seasonal/holiday project just to have to put it away for a year. Her quilted Halloween table runner is spooky on one side and “everyday” on the other. Go … Read More...
Tute: Halloween chevron quilt
I recently came across this enchanting Halloween quilt at The Little Fabric Blog, and it’s the perfect embodiment of cozy seasonal charm. Just imagine curling up with a warm cup of cider after a fun-filled Trick or Treat adventure with … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Polaroid quilt by Tina
Tina of Seaside Stitches created this fun quilt she calls Picture Perfect. She explains it’s the result of her participation in the Polaroid Block Swap at A Quilter’s Table. Click HERE to see more photos with some closeups of her … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven D-ring belt from t-shirt yarn
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a woven D-ring belt using t-shirt yarn. You can get the long strips of knit fabric by cutting up a couple of old t-shirts. You might … Read More...
Villafane Studios: Amazing Pumpkin Carvings
I received an email today with some of the coolest pumpkin images I’ve ever seen. The ones here are only but a few!
So I did a search and yes, there’s a website, one that you can peruse and enjoy. … Read More...
DIY Bridal Bracelet
A few simple elements are all you need to recreate this sparkly bracelet! Get the tutorial at Intimate Weddings.
Project: Stamped Metal Napkin Rings
Spooky Candle Wraps
The Southern Institute made these spooky cutout luminaries for Halloween. Read the tutorial to learn how to make these for your home.
Turning a Door Into a DIY Headboard
See that gorgeous headboard? Can you believe it was once a filthy, dirty old door left for dead on the side of the road? Check out the amazing transformation over at Infarrantly Creative. That’s right, Beckie’s at it again! — … Read More...
Free Pattern: Baby Bear Knit Amigirumi
Speaking of mochimochi (or amigirumi, if you prefer the term taken from crochet), here’s a really cute little pattern for a knit Baby Bear ala Goldilocks.
This little guy comes together quickly with scraps and you could easily make it … Read More...
Veggie Sandwiches and Silly Eggs for Halloween
And now for something healthy. Like fruit and veggie Frankenstein, Jack O’ Lantern and mummy sandwiches and ghostly and creepy eggs. See them all and make them HERE at Little Food Junction.
Rice Krispies Treats Spell Books
And the sides even look like pages from an old spell book. Not that I’ve ever seen an old spell book, but I imagine so. Find the how-tos to make Rice Krispies Treats spell books for Halloween HERE at Mega … Read More...