I’ve never knit a pair of shorts, but that may be able the only kind of garment I’ve never made (I’ve made most of a pair of leggings, if that counts).
The Bell of the Bobble Shorts from Kate Gardin … Read More...
Father’s Day Printables
Using printables is a fun and easy way to make a Father’s Day gift or to use Father’s Day for a little learning fun. Here are some Father’s Day printables for you to check out with your kids!
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The queen of England has a huge milestone celebration coming up, the Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne.
Little kids especially love donning crowns and having a tea party, and this occasion seems like a great reason to … Read More...
Is a Scant 1/4 inch Seam Allowance Important and What Is It?
Quilters see this phrase all the time: scan 1/4 inch seam allowance. Beginners, and some seasoned quilters, may not know what it is, but it is important to. This article from Amy at Diary of a Quilter explains it to … Read More...
WOW ! Turn your Plastic folding tables into rustic Farmhouse tables
Turn boring plastic foldout tables into Rustic farmhouse tables with these simple fitted table cloth hacks! An amazing idea for parties and weddings. This table cloth allows you to transform ugly venue tables into something amazing. Such a great way … Read More...
31+ Cross Stitch Ideas For Teacher Appreciation Gifts
If you have a Teacher in your life who has gone the extra mile to help your child succeed, there’s no better way to show your appreciation than by giving them a heartfelt handmade cross-stitch gift. Whether you want to … Read More...
Dragonflies Mini Slimline Card
I love the beautiful water colored Dragonflies on this Mini Slimline Card from Laura Evangeline! She stamped and heat embossed the dragonflies on watercolor paper in white before she colored them. This card also has some fun features like the … Read More...
Sew a Fabric Storage Box in Any Size
Are your fabric scraps outgrowing their containers? A fabric storage box like this one could be the solution! eSheep Designs created this box from fabric recycled from a duvet cover. They created a formula so you can make one of … Read More...
“Adore” Baby Layout
I “Adore” the yellow and teal with black color combination on this sweet Baby Layout from Tracy. She used lots of chipboard elements and a sentiment on the page that she colored with embossing inks and powders along with some … Read More...
Card Organizer Binder
Are you the type of card maker that makes up cards in advance? Do you remember to send them or do they sit in drawers and boxes forgotten? Jana wanted to create a way she would remember to send her … Read More...
American Flag Cross Stitch
This lovely American flag cross stitch design would be great to stitch up for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Flag Day or any other patriotic holiday.
It features flags on a clothesline and a line from “America the Beautiful.”… Read More...
Design Theory with a Stitched Grid Layout
A new article over on the Close to My Heart blog talks about learning to look at scrapbooking layouts and pick up techniques that you can then use on your own designs. For their example they share a beautiful page … Read More...
Easy Projects to Knit for Father’s Day
If you’re looking for something to knit for a dad in your life, check out this list of easy Father’s Day knitting patterns (which of course would be fine to knit for any other occasion).
I wanted to offer a … Read More...
Free Fireworks Hand Embroidery Pattern
Get ready for the Fourth of July with this fun and unique hand embroidery pattern from Today’s Creative Life. Everyone loves the fireworks on the 4th and design is a great way to celebrate them all year ’round.
With … Read More...
12 Summer Sewing Patterns For Men
This round-up of sewing patterns is aimed at sewing patterns and tutorials for men. Summer is a great time to try out projects, especially when making shorts. I love making shorts, as they come together quickly and when you have … Read More...
Amazing Audiobooks Narrated by Their Authors
I have always preferred the ease of having to listen to a book instead of reading it myself. Or, sometimes, I just want to follow along while someone reads the book to me. However, after listening to thousands of audiobooks … Read More...
15 Plants You Must Plant This Summer
15 Plants, Fruits, and Vegetables to Plant This Summer.
Are you stuck for ideas on ho to get started with your summer planting? maybe you do not have a green thumb or just need a little motivation. Well here are … Read More...
Birthday Bunny Card
I love it when creators use stamps from one occasion for another. Traditionally you probably think of Bunnies for Easter Cards but Sherri used this rabbit in a carrot car stamp from Art Impression to design a Spring Birthday Card, … Read More...
Crafty Creative Mini Album
Traci used products from Simple Stories to design this wonderful “Creative” Mini Album. Check out that pretty cover she decorated and inside are pages to celebrate being crafty and creative. I love that she’s got pages that are different size … Read More...
Simple Rod Pocket Curtains Sewing Tutorial
If you’re looking for window treatments and not happy with what you find in the store, why not make your own? Sewing your own curtains is not hard at all. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew simple … Read More...