Rae from Made By Rae shows how to add a button placket to a basic pullover shirt pattern. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
[photo from Made By Rae]
Tutorial: One-hour dress refashion
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her one-hour dress. It’s refashioned from a button down shirt and a skirt that she puts together at the waist. You can wear it as is or with a belt. I’m loving … Read More...
Tutorial: Jogging stroller rain cover
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopshows how to make a rain cover for a jogging stroller. The plastic cover fits around a stroller to protect the small riders from rain blowing in. Get the tute.… Read More...
{Mood Board} Gold Rush
A bit of sparkle, a splash of bold fuchsia, and an abundance of luxe gold: so much to love about this vibrant mood board featured at Limn & Lovely!
Felt Crazy doodle monster finger puppet tutorial
Holly the host of “holloughby” is a good friend of Craft Gossip Felting and shares her darling tutorials with us and I appreciate her generosity. This week she decided to make a crazy doodle monster finger puppet with his crazy … Read More...
Inspiration: Wilma Van W
I love this block by Wilma Van W of the Netherlands for its apt application of novelty fabrics to create a seascape. Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an image you can click to enlarge. In the … Read More...
No Sew, No Glue Pumpkin – Ode to Inspiration
Looking for a quick and easy project to add some fall feeling to your decor? Check out Ode to Inspiration‘s No Sew, No Glue Pumpkin. Rustic burlap leaves and a pretty button help dress up the covered styrofoam … Read More...
See and hear Karen in action
Karen Ruane has posted a new video intended to help us understand why images of her recent work have looked so similar. The upshot, however, is a glimpse into her improvisational style of design (improvised does not equal random… Read More...
Candle Holder DIY with Real Leaves
Gingerbread Snowflakes made this awesome candle holder using real leaves. See how they did it.
Pattern and tutorial: Felt angel
If you’re ready to get rolling with holiday stitching, Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin has got your back. First up: A pattern and tutorial for a felt-applique angel ornament. Oh, the embellishment possibilities! See Laura’s post.
Wooly Candy Corn!
Here’s a cute pattern for a bit of Halloween (or other seasons) decor I got a tip about from the Vintage Umbrella. This knit and felted candy corn from Wooly Something (aka Marie Mayhew Designs) provides a simple way … Read More...
How to make a row of pumpkins from an old sock
I simply love the expression on the last pumpkin on the right! See how to make these adorable (and angry) sock pumpkins over at Sharon’s blog Crafts ‘n Coffee. And if that Halloween pumpkin goodness wasn’t enough check out this … Read More...
DIY: Lip-Plumping Lip Gloss
Ok, this is a fun idea…rather than paying for pricey “lip plumping” glosses, make your own. Lindsay at Delighted Momma shows us how, and it’s really really easy. It turns out cinnamon is your friend! Get the details here.
Exploring the Options in Colorwork
Deciding which colors go together in your color knitting projects is a really personal choice and a skill that can only be honed through practice. But the good folk at the Knit Picks blog (specifically, Kerin) wanted to explore some … Read More...
Tutorial: On The Go Reading Pillow with a book pocket
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a reading pillow for kids on the go. It has a large pocket across the front to hold a couple of favorite books, and a handle at … Read More...
Tutorial: Johnny Depp-inspired little boy’s vest
Did you see the Johnny Depp inspired outfit that Heidi from Elegance & Elephants entered into last week’s Project Run and Play challenge? It turned out to be the winning look for the week, and now Heidi shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace front blouse refashioned from a men’s shirt
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she refashioned a men’s dress shirt into this feminine blouse. She turned the shirt around, so the buttons now go down the back. Add a lace overlay and a rounded collar, and you’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashioned skirt with ombre piped trim
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she refashioned a pair of trousers into this cute skirt. Check out the piped hem! It’s actually three rows of piping with an ombre effect. How cool is that! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Creepy Candy Bars
See? Eyes! I said it all last year to the point of annoying everyone, I’m sure, but just add eyes to make something creepy. (Or oddly, cute, in some cases.) The eyes have it. Easy peasy, instant Halloween. Make candy … Read More...
Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern
Stickeule always packs their posts with projects so be sure to scroll down past the other projects to the bottom for this colorful butterfly chart. It will fly off your needle for sure. Get the free chart.
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