Crafty Moods is a self-confessed candle project lover, and she delivers once again with this beautiful DIY lotus tea light holder made out of clay.
Quilt-y humor over piecing mistake
Suzanne of The Coloradolady did not think her husband paid much attention to her quilt projects, but this changed after a recent conversation. It involves a mistake she points out on the back of her quilt and his reaction to … Read More...
Origami Star Wars Pops
Where have I been? Am I the only one out of the loop about the origami Star Wars thing? Figures it takes the allure of some awesome origami Star Wars chocolate and candy pops to clue me in. Make them… Read More...
Pepper and Hummus Pops
I won’t even bore you by repeating myself for the 100th jillion time. Actually, I will. Everything is better on a stick. I’ve said it now 100 jillion and one. But seriously, look what just adding a stick does for … Read More...
Easy Mickey Snack Cake Pops
Aw, Mickey. I have a whole new appreciation for Mickey and the entire Disney universe after my trip to Disney World earlier this year. Cynical me was hesitant, but dang, that’s some kind of operation. Plus, my kid is only … Read More...
Eye candy at Festival of Quilts – Birmingham England
Patchwork quilt from the Festival of Quilts, Great Britain. The festival Facebook page explains,
The Festival of Quilts, featuring more than 1200 competition quilts on display at the National Exhibitions Centre (NEC), Birmingham, England.
If any readers made it to … Read More...
Thimble Garden Necklace
I’m the Home & Garden editor, so this fits in to garden right? Or maybe it’s jewelry… hmm, sewing?? Not sure, I just know it’s really cute and definitely worth a share! See it at shaken together — thimble garden … Read More...
Free quilt patterns at QM for Project Linus
From a recent stop at Quiltmaker Quilty Pleasures, I noticed the magazine has published 14 free quilt patterns for Project Linus since the year 2000. The organization gives handmade quilts and blankets to children who need comfort. The quilt … Read More...
Tutorial: iPhone case with earbud pocket and a cute applique
Nilufer from Wild Poppy Fields shows how to make an iPhone case. A flap buttons across the sleeve to hold your phone inside. A pocket across the front is the perfect place to stash your earbuds or other small items. … Read More...
Free pattern: Bustle back halter dress for little girls
April from Wildflowers and Whimsy shares a free pattern for her bustle back halter dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress! It’s a fairly simple halter dress on the front, but the back opens into rows and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric lunch box with PUL lining
Roselee from BabyE Crafts and Jane Of All Trades shows how to make a fabric lunch box. The outside is a cute cotton print, and the lining a PUL fabric so it wipes clean easily. With a Velcro flap for … Read More...
Free pattern: Pleated neck t-shirt
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shares a free pattern for making a pleated neck t-shirt. This same pattern can be used to make two other variations of the t-shirt. She shares photos of them in her post and has … Read More...
Tutorial: Blank Canvas Tee for kids
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a child-size version of her Blank Canvas Tee. She uses a shirt that fits the child as a guide. As in the adult version … Read More...
Freebies: Hundreds of FREE SVG files
SVG Cuts has gathered all their free SVG file designs in one easy place on their blog. Click here to find over 200 hundred free die cut images!
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-Heather
Crochet Scarf Pattern – Is Your Grandmother Chunky?
I really like the look of this Chunky Granny Scarf. This one will work up quickly! I don’t usually make things using chunky/bulky yarn, but this one will get made. I also am not sure why it’s called Granny as … Read More...
DIY: Circle Swirled Soap
Now this looks like fun! Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, shows us step by step how to make round swirled soap using the cold process method. Love this! Get started here.
Lampwork Tutorials…A New Group on Facebook
I’ve just joined this fresh new group on Facebook called Lampwork Tutorials. Their goal is to post free and for sale tutorials for those that are interested. Since I really enjoy finding tutorials to put up here this could … Read More...
Kid Friendly Indie Craft Round-Up – Handmade Charlotte
Looking for some fun to spice up the last few weeks before school? Then head over to Handmade Charlotte for a great roundup of different crafts to keep the kids entertained and in high spirits till the very end of … Read More...
I Love Autumn
I can’t help it. I love autumn. I’m pretty sure it’s not the weather of it since here that can be anything from blazing hot to snowy in a day. Maybe it’s the colours. Even if it’s a little off, … Read More...
Idea file: Spice rack thread and notion storage
Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitchery posts on her blog about a couple of her storage solutions she uses in her sewing space. One is a spinning spice rack that she picked up for free at a yard sale. She uses … Read More...