Head over to Little Birdie Secrets to find out how to make a sock monkey. Guest blogger Melynie shows how to make this classic softie toy. Go to Little Birdie Secrets for the tute.
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Tutorial: Adjustable waistbands and DIY buttonhole elastic
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make adjustable waistbands just like you find in the kids’ clothes in the nicer stores. She uses buttonhole elastic to make them. If you can’t find buttonhole elastic at your local fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered cosmetic bag
Michelle Rosca shares a tutorial over at SEW Timeless (the Timeless Treasures blog) showing how to make a boxy zippered cosmetic bag. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from SEW Timeless]
Felted Knit Scarf pattern “Sabinette”
Berroco fine hand knitting yarns offers this free felted knit pattern and this scarf is stunning. Can you imagine wearing this not so far off fall and winter and everyone asking where you bought it? Then, you can answer “I … Read More...
Versatile Paper Beads
Take a look at these pretty paper beads from Cintia at My Poppet. She’s sharing her tutorial for making this fun, versatile necklace at her blog. Imagine all the possibilities with endless color choices and bead sizes. This would … Read More...
Project: Vintage Anniversary Card
I love the mix of stamping and a vintage digital image for this anniversary card! Find directions for making this pretty card over on the Hampton Arts blog.
-Heather
Making Opalescent Glass – How it’s Made Minisode
I love the show How it’s Made. I just found out they have minisodes on You Tube and I’m sharing one with you guys. It shows how opalescent glass is made. Enjoy this video. I found it through the … Read More...
U Look Haute Summer Season feat. Lauren Conrad
U Look Haute, the Youtube channel devoted to fashion and beauty is launching a crafting show, staring none other than Lauren Conrad! If you’ve somehow missed LC’s rise to fame, she’s known for her fabulous sense of style she … Read More...
Pet-Themed Desserts
Lest we forget our furry friends… Well, at least honoring them with our cakes and cupcakes and other desserts, as cats and dogs couldn’t actually eat these sweets. (Though my sneaky and strange dog-like cat would totally try.) Find a … Read More...
Lonely Little Onion Cross Stitch Chart
Onions have always seemed like sad little critters to me. They seem sad to Hancock’s House of Happy too apparently – she’s designed a free lonely little onion chart. Check it out.
Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!
Lark has an exciting new book they’ve decided to release early as an eBook for Nook. Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! Make Stylish Shrink Plastic Jewelry by Kathy Sheldon contains shrink plastic basics to get you started or help you rediscover this … Read More...
Newsy: Alma teaches Soulcraft | Latest in her STITCHED series
Alma Stoller announces her latest workshop – Soulcraft Art Quilt – as part of her STITCHED 2012 series of videos designed to help you find your inner fiber artist. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Alma Stoller
Sewing Tutorial: Knotted fabric dog toy
Ilse from Sew It Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knotted fabric toy for your dog. It’s made entirely from fabric scraps, from the patchwork fabric tube to the filling for the inside. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy two-piece summer outfit
Tamara from Etcetorize shares a tutorial for making a fab two-piece summer outfit. It’s a strapless top and a matching skirt that you can wear together like a dress or as separates. It’s an easy project, well suited for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn-wrapped fabric weights
Caiti from Walker Whimsy used metal washers (the big heavy ones) and colorful yarn to make a set of fabric weights. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Table topper | Christmas in July event
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is one of the clever crafters creating holiday themed home decor now. Yes now, in July, when there is still plenty of time to complete them. For this table topper, she selected the Snowball quilt block. … Read More...
Tutorial: Panty Pack to sort your unmentionables while traveling
Michelle Dorsey from Sew Michelle shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects for making her Panty Pack. Ohh, how I needed this last week when I was traveling! It’s a handy bag to pack your unmentionables in. It has two … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy Messenger Bag
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boxy Messenger Bag. She made it roomy enough to hold her daughter’s dolls, softies, and other toys. I’m thinking this would also make a … Read More...
Technique: Tie Dye
The Capture the Moment has a cool way to use ink pads and Copic markers for a fun tie dye technique. Click here for the video tutorial. Peace and Love!!
-Heather
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Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice
This idea makes me want to host a summer shindig immediately. It houses three of my favorite things: Mason jars, cocktails and clever serving ideas. (I did mention I’m a nerd before, right?) Find recipes for mason jar cocktails HERE … Read More...