I have heard that many people received some types of e-pads, I-Pads, Tablets, e-readers such as nooks or kindles and would like an attractive sleeve to carry and store it in. Are you looking for a quick and lovely post … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Modern quilt with camp-themed fabric
Jacquie of Tallgrass Prairie Studio reminds me of why I love modern with her Fire Stacks quilt. She talks about its appearance in the latest issue of a national quilting magazine, shares her fabric choices, design, and tons of photos. … Read More...
Freebie: New Year Cut File
Ring in the New Year with this festive and free svg cut file from SVG Cuts, click here to download.
-Heather
Free Pattern: Fader Seed Stitch Ombre Cowl
I’m just getting caught up on some of the great knitting patterns I found when the holidays were getting close that weren’t really holiday related, so now I offer you this pattern from Vickie Howell for an ombre cowl worked … Read More...
Free pattern: Mermaid tail for an 18″ doll
Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy and The Sewing Chick shares a free pattern to make a mermaid tail for an 18″ doll. Love!! Make it from a shiny, sequiny fabric to make it look like fish scales. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to give it an envelope neck
Michelle from Handmade Martini shows how you can adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to create an envelope style neckline. (It has the overlapping shoulders like you see on baby onesies and toddler shirts.) She uses the Flashback Skinny Tee by … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Baby bib
Bibs are one of my go-to presents for new parents. They’re quick and easy to sew up, and can be made cute out of fun prints or appliques. Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a baby bib. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible kid’s play cape
Marigold from Dreadful Girl and Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shares a tutorial for making a reversible kid’s play cape. She suggests that you hurry up and sew some for Capes for Kids, who are collecting capes to give to kids … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Party Ideas
I heart everything about this colorful, clock n’ countdown themed New Year’s party over at Fiskars. Fin the ideas, with how-tos, HERE. (Spotted on Pizzazzerie.)
Robot Juice Boxes
Just perchance you have a robot party in your near future… I’m loving these easy juice box robots. Find the how-tos HERE at Gifts that Say WOW. (Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.) And if you need some more … Read More...
Hang the Stockings
As stitchers you know how long it takes to stitch a Christmas stocking, so when Judy finished stitching this trio of stockings for her kids, she hit upon a unique display idea. Instead of stitching them into actual stockings, she … Read More...
How to make a recycled book page wings wall decoration
Over at the blog Punk Projects there is a fun tutorial on how to make these angel wings from recycled book pages. I bet this technique could be used to create all sorts of decor.
Make a Sculpture for Your Fake Plants
This is something that’s perfect for me. My husband always called me a pant murderer in the early years of our marriage. For the first couple of years I tried raising houseplants, but alas I neglected them and they never … Read More...
Silly “Goose” Cake
I know Christmas has passed, but I can’t help but share this silly goose. A Christmas goose. In sweet form. By CakeSpy, of course. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats.
Tips: Making Tiny Stamps from Rubber Scraps
Do you use unmounted rubber stamps? After cutting them out do you often wonder “Isn’t there something I can do with all these rubber scraps?” Well, Aija from the Dictator Bean Craft blog has the answer. By using punches and … Read More...
Tutorial | New Year’s Eve Glitter Party Hat
Turn a plain store-bought party hat into this glittery party hat for New Year’s Eve. Vanessa shares all the details over at Celebrations.
Interview with a self-portrait quilter
Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road fell in love with this quilt – so much so – she contacted the maker, Sandra Bruce. A generous artist, she answered every question she had about it. Go HERE to read more and see … Read More...
Tute: Paper piece a kaleidoscope
Brooke of Pitter Putter Stitch shows her readers how to make a kaleidoscope quilt block using paper piecing. This, after she created a lovely pillow with the same pattern for her swap partner. Get the know-how.
We are seeking New Editors – Applications Close Soon
Well one year is ending and a new one is about to begin and we have an exciting opportunity for one/or maybe more craft enthusiasts. To start off the year, we are seeking a new Jewelry Making editor, a Party … Read More...
Collecting Lovely Sculpture
Fun clay sculpture –
1. Polymer Clay Lizard, 2. Untitled, 3. Lovegood House1, 4. Dollhouse Miniature Cat – Theo