Amy from Badskirt reflects on her fabric stash: what she buys, how much she buys, and how that affects her creativity. How about you? Do you have a stash strategy? Go to her article and get into the conversation.
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Tutorial: Greek style top and skirt from a maxi dress
Whitney from Freshly Given made this gorgeous Greek style top and mini skirt out of a maxi skirt. It’s a little-to-no sewing project, and she shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Refashion full length leggings into ruffled shorties
Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how to turn a pair of full-length leggings into ruffled shorties. The extra length that you lop off to turn them into shorts is used to make the rows of ruffles … Read More...
Freebie: Label Digi
Download a free label digital image for free from sol da eira. You can print it or use it as a template to carve your own stamp.
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VogueKnitting Crochet Magazine 2012 Collector’s Issue
Have you seen this magazine at your favorite book or craft retailer? If you have, you must know that it’s a bargain at $6.99! This issue is full of beautiful crochet designs, the quality of which we have come to … Read More...
Show and Tell | Quotation Memory Box
Karen Hanson at The Scrappy Canuck talks about this box that she decorated to hold quotations to share with her daughters when they are older. She explains how she made it, and links to the tutorial for making the paper … Read More...
Cookie and Herbs Bouquets
Just when I thought the cookie flower master couldn’t possibly improve upon her masterpieces, she goes and adds herbs. You must scroll through these gorgeous bouquets, and yes, they are cookies, not real flowers. I know it’s hard to tell. … Read More...
Puppy Dog Pancakes – Fun Food Ideas
When my labradoodle, Aloo, celebrated his first birthday, we wanted to make it extra special—not just for him, but for the humans who came to celebrate too! What better way to make everyone … Read More...
Freebie | Mad Hatter Party Straw Toppers
Is it too late for me to plan a party for my birthday next Monday? Because I would love to use these Mad Hatter straw toppers! You can get the free printable from Fleece Fun. Click here to go to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Everyday Summer Fun
DIY Birch Bark Centerpiece Cake
This lovely cake looks good enough to eat, but it’s actually made from strips of birch bark and styrofoam! What a pretty idea for a bridal shower or wedding! Get all the instructions at Crafts ‘n Coffee.
Beads by Mail
Beads by Mail is re-opening! Jane says that special orders are no problem and looks forward to helping you soon.
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DIY Tissue Paper Pom Poms
Tissue paper pom poms are easy to make, versatile to use, and budget-friendly too! At Adore by Chloe, you’ll find links, ideas, and a step-by-step tutorial to help you create these pretty posies!
Find: Mid-century Nagel Candle Holder
NeatoVintage has a set of three vintage nagel candle holders that are completely fabulous. They are stackable or can work independently of each other. See it on Etsy.
Tutorial: Make a shirred waistband to turn a too-big shirt into a blouson shirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how a bit of shirring at the bottom hem may be just the fix for a shirt that’s too big. The shirring cinches it in and … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily collar for a top or dress
Jill from Homemade by Jill guest blogs at Project Run and Play showing how you can use a purchased doily to make a collar for a top or dress. It’s a quick way to add a beautiful detail to a … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy baby dress from an adult knit shirt
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how easy it is to turn an adult t-shirt into a cute little baby dress. I am loving the mix of the green polka dot and yellow stripes in her … Read More...
Tutorial: Tools to help you sew a straight line
Sewing a straight seam is easy enough, but it can take practice to get super straight stitching lines that you’re not ashamed to have show up in a contrasting thread. Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares … Read More...
Felt Forever Fleurs Tutorial
Sue Eggen is the heart & hands of “Giant Dwarf”. Her artistic adventure began in 2003 in Portland, Oregon and then moved to Pennsylvania in 2005 with a passion for reconstructing recycled fabrics & an intuitive desire to create with … Read More...
DIY: Herbal Bath Salts
Ok, she had me with the vanilla bean…just sayin’. Stephanie from Henry Happened has a fast and easy tutorial for herbal bath salts. These would be wonderful — and appreciated — end of the year teacher gifts! But be sure … Read More...
