By Jaala Spiro of Knit Circus, the garter tab cast-on tutorial shows you how to start a garter stitch tab that blends right in with the rest of the border. Use this technique for crescent-shaped shawls beginning at the … Read More...
Find: Beautiful Tree of Life Candle Holder
Scott Nelles Studios hand makes this beautiful bronze candle holder, inspired by the African Acacia tree. It can accommodate standard menorah candles, but this holder’s relatively season-neutral design would work well year round in any home. Check it out on … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered cording flower charm
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to used covered cording to make a pretty flower charm you can hang from a purse or keychain. She used covered cording that was left over from a previous … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a bag from an old umbrella
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a couple of old umbrellas into some cute new bags for her kids to tote their swimming gear. The waterproof umbrella fabric is … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy potholder that kids can sew
When you’re teaching a child to sew, easy projects that are quickly completed are the key to helping build excitement and confidence. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for a project that fits the bill – a simple … Read More...
Inspiration: Sea Breeze M&P Soap
I love it when I can find a truly lovely melt & pour soap, and here’s one from Coolah Creations. Who knew a goat’s milk m&p base could be so pretty? Get all the details here.
Perfect Palette Giveaway!
Just spotted this fun giveaway over at The Perfect Palette! Visit their website and leave a comment there for your chance to win an adorable custom stamp, 25 thank you cards, and 2 luggage tags from Invitation Consultants. … Read More...
How to make chalkboard covered recycled jar lids
Kathryn of the blog The Pickled Herring has come up with a darling and practical idea for the great chalkboard paint. She uses it on jar lids to label and date its contents.
Transform stadium quilt into hands-free bundle
Barbara of Cat Patches transformed a bulky stadium quilt into an easy to carry bundle with no hands required – always a plus on game day. She shows you how to do this on her blog. Get the know-how.… Read More...
Triangle felt bird bean bag Tutorial
Holly always comes up with the cutest and most creative ideas and this Triangle felt bird bean bag is certainly one of them. Holly writes: “He’s a very happy chappy! Make 3 of these and you can learn how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Farmer’s Wife cloth baby book
Danny of Mommy for Reals made this cloth baby book as part of the Farmer’s Wife in Your Life series at Love Affair With My Brother. Calling her creation The Farmer’s Wife’s Field Guide to Animal By-Products, her … Read More...
Meringue Tulip Cake
What a pretty and tasty homage to a Dutch mom… lovely meringue tulips to decorate a cake. Find the how-tos to make meringue tulips HERE at Bird on a Cake.
Beach-y needlework curtains
Hi all. My family and I are spending a glorious week in a rented house right on the Gulf of Mexico. I have limited internet access, but wanted to show y’all our beach-y kitchen curtains. Someone did silk embroidery motifs … Read More...
Handmade Cross Stitch Chart
Show off your handmaking skills by stitching up a pattern that celebrates all things “Handmade” with the phrase in French. I just love the cute little scissor motif. Where would any of us needleworkers be without a handy set of … Read More...
A Bridge to Cross Stitch
From Brigitte Dadaux, this bridge is a lovely project that reminds me of my trip a few years ago to San Francisco. Of course, it may not be exactly like the Golden Gate, but it is similar enough to evoke … Read More...
Tutorial | Making and Using Rubber Stamps
Kirsty Neale from Ginger & George shares a tutorial for making your own rubber stamps. The post is part of her Way Back Wednesday Series. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired scalloped yoke
When I saw this vintage-inspired A-line dress that Stacy from Hart & Sew shared in the Vintage May series at Skirt as Top, I squealed out loud. The scalloped yoke is absolutely yummy! And then I saw that the … Read More...
Tutorial: Add 1-2 inches to your jeans waist by giving them a sash
PC from MeiJo’s Joy shows what to do when the waist of your favorite pair of jeans no longer fits comfortably. Rather than squeezing yourself in, she shows how to remove the waistband and replace with it a tie sash. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bow front halter maxi dress
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial showing how to make her Bow Front Maxi Dress. The floor-length knit halter dress has a large bow stitched across the bodice. I’ve never been brave enough to wear a halter (my … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make box pleats and inverted box pleats
Sew4Home shares a tutorial all about box pleats. They explain the difference between a box pleat and an inverted box pleat, and how to make each type. You can use box pleats in home dec projects (pillows, curtains) or when … Read More...