Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how easy it is to make a pair of leggings for a baby. They’re made from a stretch knit fabric with a wide elastic waistband. Make some now and you’ll be set up … Read More...
Tutorial: How to use a binding foot on your sewing machine
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use a binding foot to attach bias tape and binding around the edges of a piece of fabric. The handy little foot holds the binding strip in place around your fabric while … Read More...
Tutorial: Monarch butterfly Halloween costume
Look at this butterfuly costume that Jen from iCandy Handmade created for her daughter. It’s fabulous, no?? Her daughter wears a flapper-style dress for the body of the butterfly, but the giant butterfly wings are the centerpiece of the costume. … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s pirate shirt
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she made a pirate shirt for a child’s Halloween costume. She shows how to make the pattern using a t-shirt as a guide. This same shirt could also be part of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl Belle or Cinderella Halloween costumes
If you have a little girl who wants to dress up as either Belle or Cinderella, Leisha from Homemade Toast has just what you need. Look at these gorgeous princess dresses she made for her girls!! She shares free patterns … Read More...
Freebie: Box and Envelope Template Maker
Here’s is an amazing and very handy on-line tool from Ideogram. Simply type in the dimensions for an envelope or box and it will make a template for you, just print it out. How cool is that?!
-Heather
Chestnut Ring
Marija shares her DIY tutorial for making a ring from a chestnut. The perfect fall accessory, chestnuts are a rich, warm brown with a glossy surface. Marija’s tutorial is so easy, you’ll have a new ring in minutes – and … Read More...
Easy Knotter
Maureen Oliveto’s invention will make tying knots in your bead work more precise and faster, too. Take a look at her video tutorial and see just how simple it is to use the Easy Knotter! Creating jewelry with evenly … Read More...
Simple Statement Necklace
I love when beautiful jewelry is easy to make, too. Margo is sharing her tutorial for this simple yet beautifully designed necklace along with a variation. Margo’s tutorial has lots of pictures that make it really easy to follow, too. … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven band neckline
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how she made the woven neckline detail on a long-sleeved shirt for her daughter. A band of contrasting fabric is woven in and out of slits around the neck. The back is faced … Read More...
MaeMaeMills giveaway!
Today is the last day to enter the giveaway at Bead Ruckus for a $25 gift certificate to MaeMaeMills.com! Megan’s new online store is stocked with cute, girlie jewelry all handmade by Megan. She says, if you love “girlie, … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl, puppy, bug, bunny, frog, and monkey Halloween hats
An owl, a puppy, a bug, a bunny, a frog, and a monkey – you can make all of these hats using the free Halloween Hat Pack from Fleece Fun. The pattern comes in sizes for baby, child, and … Read More...
Fun Halloween Accessory
Take a look at Divya’s pumpkin necklace with a pretty bat focal! She’s sharing how she made this charming Halloween accessory at the Jewels of Sayuri.
Looking for more Halloween themed Earrings? Check these out on Etsy.
Project: Witches Hat Party Favor
These little paper witches hat are simply adorable! And there’s even a surprise inside, a piece of candy! Find out how to make these cute party favors using A Muse Studio stamps and cardstocks over at the eighteen25 blog.… Read More...
House and Home Sampler
I always love the unique samplers from Feathers in the Nest and this one does not disappoint either! It’s about two of my favorite topics – House and Home. Yes, they are two separate things. Check out the free project.
Giveaway; winner! 15 Halloween muslin drawstring bags with felt appliqués
I am pleased to announce that Judith R lucky #1 is the winner of this Halloween giveaway. I think these are the cutest bags and Judith is lucky to be getting them, congratulations! I want to thanks Teresa’s of “Hobble … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting a true quarter inch seam allowance
Crucial to good results in quilting is sewing an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance. Deborah of Connecting Threads shows you how to mark your stitch plate and then test your efforts. Get the know-how.
Image credit: Connecting Threads
Giveaway: The Sweetest Thing Rolie Polie of precut fabric strips
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Fat Quarter Shop, with a Rolie Polie of The Sweetest Thing by Zoe Pearn Designs for Riley Blake Designs to give away to one of her readers. (A Rolie Polie is a … Read More...
Free design from Urban Threads
Here’s an awesome, timely freebie from Urban Threads! The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Show off your skills as a vampire hunter when you machine embroider your own in-the-hoop patch! Available in hand embroidery and stock art versions too — free
Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder cowl sweater refashioned from two turtlenecks
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to refashion two plain turtleneck sweaters into one fabulous off-the-shoulder sweater. The bottom of one sweater becomes a wide cowl neck on the other. She found identical sweaters on clearance, but you could use two … Read More...