I love this quilt by Anna Maria Horner. Called Feather Bed, the quilt pattern is available on her site under Free Downloads. Get the free pattern.
Image credit: Anna Maria Horner
Make Your Own Planetarium {Kid Craft}
The stars are so fascinating, aren’t they? I was lucky enough to have a planetarium in my high school where I grew up, and boy, did I love that class! What child wouldn’t want to have their own Planetarium that … Read More...
Book review: Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!
Boy moms get the green light with Angela Yosten’s new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!
. The twelve traffic themed sewing projects are spot on for boys of all ages. Angela, a mom to a boy and a girl, explains … Read More...
Free pattern: Man’s Shirt Baby Romper
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Me Sew Crazy for making a baby romper out of a man’s button down shirt. How cute is this!! It has a little collar just like a daddy … Read More...
Freebie: “Sewing is Cheaper Than Therapy” printable
I know it’s true. You know it’s true. Now you can let the whole world know the truth about your hobby. “Sewing is cheaper than therapy.” You can get the free printable at U Create. You can get it … Read More...
Washi Tape Binoculars
Washi tape is everywhere and I think its high time to start featuring kid crafts using this stuff more and more!! So send me your ideas:) Here’ s a great one, making binoculars out of a paper roll and washi … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a high-low top using a basic camisole pattern
Meg from Meggipeg shows how she adapted a basic camisole pattern to turn it into a drapey high-low top. The look was inspired by a designer top that carried a $290 price tag. She made hers with $2 of thrifted … Read More...
Totoro softie gets a blanket and pillow
Daniel of Piece and Press made this blanket and pillow for his son’s (who he calls Munchkin) Totoro softie. It was a project he admits he could not put off lest the recipient lose interest in softies altogether. Go HERE … Read More...
Freebie: Russell the Robot modern block
With the kids back in school, or soon to be, you’ve got some time to sew. Stash Books blog offers a free block that will make a rockin’ base for a project. From the book Modern Blocks, this is … Read More...
Pink Birdie Felt Appliqué tutorial
Dini is the mom of 4 year old twins (boy and girl) and hosts her blog “capungmungil”. She is a lecturer, a crafter, and a children book’s writer. she loves drawing, crafting, illustrating, making pretty things. She is sharing her … Read More...
Michaels Blogger Event Day 2
Day 2 of the Michaels Blogger Event in Dallas was really fun. We began our day with a 3 hour Craft Wars challenge featuring Craft Wars judge Jo Pearson and the Michaels craft design staff. We made collage boards and … Read More...
Freebie: Stampmaker Negatives
Day 17 Winner
I feel like a bit of a winner because I made it through this whole 17 days of giveaways and am only waiting for one more address so that I can send out a shelf full of goodies to places … Read More...
Baby Bottle Cake Pops
Guess what’s on this gal’s mind? Though I in no way want a baby shower to fill my already-filled house with more kid gear, I wouldn’t mind a few of these. Find the how-tos and discover how exactly these are … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Cool Brittannia!
The Olympics may have ended, but colorful London style is still calling over at Poptastic Bride!
Bird’s Party Magazine, the Fall Issue is Out!!
I’m excited to share with you the latest (and I think the greatest so far) issue of Bird’s Party Magazine for Fall 2012. You’ll see my dangling sparkling spider cookies and caramel apple pops in there, but I’m way … Read More...
TKGA Fall Show Set for Reno
Are you a member of The Knitting Guild Association? It’s the largest association of knitters in America, with more than 10,000 members. Membership provides you with a quarterly magazine full not only of patterns but lots of information on … Read More...
How to make a recycled medicine cabinet side table
Celtic Circle
Stitch a Celtic circle in the colors of your choice. This classically inspired chart will make a great addition to your decor or make a wonderful gift. Check out the free pattern.
Bug Juice and Critter Snacks and Dirt Dessert
How utterly perfect for a creepy, crawly, critter-filled party. I’m loving the dressed-up bug juice and crazy adorable ladybug and ant crackers. Find the recipes for the buggy crackers HERE at My Own Ideas. And you’ll of course want … Read More...