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 … 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...
Tutorial: Ped bed with foam padding and removable cover
Sew4Home shows how to make a bed for your pet. It’s made soft with a foam padding on the inside. A zipper down one side makes it easy to remove the cover and wash it when needed. The dimensions they … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardigan onesie
Isn’t this cardigan onesie the cutest? Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to refashion a baby onesie to make one. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Feather’s Flights]
Sewing your own baby clothes is very satisfying. It’s one of the … Read More...
Indian Corn Pattern
I think we all love Indian Corn but the little critters in the yard come along and nibble it away if in reach. Today Alicia Kachmar a Pittsburg PA gal; hosts her blog “Alicia Kachmar” and is sharing her creative … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Animal Fur
Visit the Inky Antics blog and learn how to color with colored pencils and Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits) to get amazing real looking texture for animal fur.
-Heather
Knitters Raise Funds to Aid Joplin, Thanks to a 9-Year-Old
A nine-year-old girl in Kentucky who had never heard of Joplin, Mo., before an EF-5 tornado hit there last year has raised more than $10,000 to aid rebuilding efforts, and she added to that total thanks to a trip to … Read More...
Shiver Me Timbers
If you love pirate-themed stitcheries, and who doesn’t, then you will love this arr-tastic project from Kincavel Krosses. Lady Kell says “Shiver Me Timbers.” Check out the pirate-y goodness of this project.
Tutorial: Sew a pair of Thai fisherman pants
Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesomesauce shows how to make a pair of Thai fisherman pants. The loose fitting pants are super comfortable and have an adjustable fit. They also happen to be quick and easy to make. Get … Read More...
Giveaway: Jelly roll of Quilt Blocks by Ellen Lucker
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a jelly roll of precut fabric from the Quilt Blocks line by Ellen Lucker. This is such a fun collection of prints! The Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) is compliments of Fat Quarter Shop, … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage style baby romper
Cassandra from Rosy Lou shares a free pattern and tutorial over on her blog, Cass Can Sew, for making a vintage style baby romper. It has a bib front, bloomer bottoms, and crossover back straps. The pattern is in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a onesie bottom to a baby girl’s shirt to keep it tucked in
Kojo Designs shows how to add a onesie bottom to a little girl’s shirt to keep it tucked into a skirt. They call it a Skirt Shirt, and use the bottom of a onesie to turn a regular shirt into … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Holiday Card Magazine
Paper Crafts is offering a free digital download of their Holiday Cards and More Vol 6 magazine! It’s full of wonderful paper craft holiday cards, gift tags, packaging, decorating ideas and more. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Bandana drawstring backpack
Becky from U Create shows how you can make a drawstring backpack using bandanas. You’ll need four of them, plus some cording and some grommets. Get the how-to.
[photo from U Create]
Wooden Wall Decor { Kid Craft}
My girls are coming to the age where they want to decorate their room with personal touches…like their own artwork. Sometimes they will tape up a newly crayoned picture above their bed. This craft would be a great compromise in … Read More...
Stamped Mini Totes {Kid Craft} and More…
There is something so cute about little birdies…add them to a craft, and I’m sold! This cute little kids craft that uses handmade cheap stamps to make adorable little totes is just one of many great crafts that Making Lemonade… Read More...