Here’s a great way to work up some quick, attractive, and practical baby gifts. You can use the same technique for blankets, diaper pads, and burp pads. Any mom will enjoy receiving a set of these soft pretties. With the … Read More...
Play These Games – Book Review
Play These Games RRP $14 – 101 Delightful Diversions Using Everyday Items by Heather Swain.
I was a little hesitant in allowing my kids to read this book as I hate hearing the dreaded “Can we make this” sentence/alarm … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Hello Beautiful
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Be a Real Fruit Ninja – Love Them Madly
Before I saw this post, I was positive that playing Fruit Ninja on the Kinect was the closest you could get to being a real fruit ninja. But, Love Them Madly proves me wrong with this delightful take on the … Read More...
Tute and free pattern: French cuisine tea towel
Teresa of Teresa Down Under made this perfect summertime tea towel by embellishing a plain white towel. The French cuisine embroidery makes it. She even provides two versions of the text. Go HERE to get the free pattern plus directions… Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Plate quilt for charity series
Quilters are quick to say “yes” when it comes to making quilts for a cause. But getting them made timely can be a challenge, even for the most organized among us. Kelley of The Pioneer Quilter created a small quilt … Read More...
Tutorial: Sunglasses case for summer
Jenny of Craft Test Dummies made this sunglasses case and shares on her blog how she did it. With a special brand of color sticks, she drew in the white areas of a stamped piece of cloth to create unique … Read More...
Tips for quilting busy fabrics | Angela Walters
Angela of Quilting Is My Therapy did the quilting on this quilt, and lucky for us there’s no safe all over design to bore the eye. Further, she offers up some of her tips for choosing designs to enhance the … Read More...
The Sock Report – New Site I Found!
Sock and sock yarn patterns, blog, swag and info on how to design for this publication.
Check it out HERE
Maid Marion
Cynthia at Shiny Little Things is sharing her tutorial for this cuff she calls “Maid Marion.” The components for this embellished Cotswold Cuff are available from Ornamentea.
Tutorial: Boy friendly tote from a dress shirt and tie
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a busy bag for a boy. I love this idea!! It’s made from a man’s button down shirt and a matching tie, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Sun bonnet for baby
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to sew up a sweet little sun bonnet to keep the summer sun off of baby’s skin. The tutorial is part of the Color Your Summer series she is co-hosting with Kojo Designs. … Read More...
Project: Note Pad and Pen Gift Set
Who wouldn’t love getting this as a gift? Kathy Roney designed this matching set with a covered notebook, ink pen and gift bag holder with tag for Our Daily Bread, find her detailed instructions here.
-Heather
Getting Ready to Serve – Tennis Player Cross Stitch
Here’s another in the series of tennis players, this one getting ready to serve, from Brigitte Dadaux. Stitch it in tennis white on a colorful fabric on in any color you chose on a light color fabric. It will make … Read More...
Harry Potter Wand {Party Craft}
I love themed parties, especially ones like Harry Potter parties!! I love this idea of doing a craft for older kids at a party. These wands look like the real thing! You can find the tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! … Read More...
Bride of Frankenstein Felt Badge tutorial and pattern
Jivvy of “Dollhouse Miniatures” made her fun Frankenstein’s Monster felt badges for us to copy. Well today she has given Frankenstein a bride and we are all invited to the wedding. Now the kids can have a little monster wedding. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted toy leash to keep baby’s toys attached to the stroller
Lisa Calle from Vintage Modern Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a quilted toy leash. The quilted fabric strap has a plastic link at one end, and a Velcro closure at the other. Use … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an apron from a man’s button down shirt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a man’s button down shirt into a cute apron. The button placket makes a pretty edging for a large pocket on … Read More...
Clothespin Caterpillars
Every time I see a caterpillar, I will be sure to think of this adorable craft! Her photos are beautiful too! You can find the materials over at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom…the directions are kind of self… Read More... Make Your Own Rapunzel Wig
What little girl doesn’t want to have hair that she can brain down to her toes? This Rapunzel Wig is just the perfect craft for enticing your child to get into her imagination and run wild! You can find this … Read More...