I recently told you about Vickie Howell and her yarn moving from Caron to Bernat, and there’s more celebrating happening this week on Bernat’s Facebook page.
Starting today and throughout the week Vickie and Bernat will be giving … Read More...
Felt pencil toppers and bird nest helper Tutorial
It would be fun to send your children back to school with these darling pencil toppers. Even the tweens would like these. She has another DIY I think kids will love called the “bird nest helper”! Nikki lives in Nebraska … Read More...
Candle Wrap Graph
I love candles and when you add cross-stitch to them, it makes for a perfect project. Over at Plain and Fancy Merchant, she’s done just that, providing a free chart for a candle wrap. Get ahead with gift-making and whip … Read More...
Win $25,000 from Instructables
If you have a good idea you have yet to bring to life, why not win $25,000 in the process?? Instructables is hosting a contest called The Independence Project. You’ll need to create a video to present your idea, must … Read More...
How to make recycled container faux taxidermied animals
I love antlers and faux taxidermy so add recycling and you get the trifecta of awesome crafting. Pop on over to the blog Embellishments Kids for the tutorial on how to make this recycled container taxidermy deer and more animals!
Students Knit World-Record-Chasing Blanket for Mandela’s Birthday
Students, teachers parents and others affiliated with a group of schools in South Africa set to knitting what they hope will be declared the world’s largest knit blanket in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday.
In all 70,000 squares were … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork stocking with free pattern | Christmas in July blog hop
Aneela Hoey of Comfortstitching is determined to get a head start on her Christmas sewing this year. She’s done it as a participant in Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) Christmas in July blog hop. Her stocking showcases her … Read More...
9 Lives Boutique – For the Animals
Last weekend I got together with my old friend Jennifer from high school and we did a little treasure hunting. Our original intention was to go to garage sales, but instead we ended up browsing several thrift and antique stores … Read More...
Fabric crush on for Storyboek 2
I thought I loved the first Storyboek fabric collection by Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch Fabrics, then I saw Storyboek 2, released in June. Shown here, is a swatch of Patchwork. I’ve fallen hard. This would be divine in a baby … Read More...
Video tutorial: Draft a pattern for a collar and collar stand
Emily Tao has a new addition to her series of pattern drafting video tutorials. This one shows how to draft a pattern for a collar and a collar stand. She starts with the shirt’s front and back neck measurements, … Read More...
Tutorial: Apron Halter Top for baby girls
Heidi from Honeybear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make her Apron Halter Top for baby girls. The straps criss cross in the back and tie in a pretty bow on the front. She made … Read More...
Recipe Hand Towels
The moment I saw this I was smitten with the idea. Many people have hand written recipes from generations passed. Why not turn them into these totally fun hand towels to use in your kitchen? Would make an amazing gift … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Strapless bridesmaid dress now has lace sleeves
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows her clever solution to the strapless dress problem. You know, the dress that is perfect in every way – except for the fact that it’s strapless and you want the security of sleeves? She … Read More...
Knitty Seeks Artists, Video Columnist
The online knitting publication Knitty is looking for a few good people to help spruce up the place and share knitting techniques in a new way. It currently has two openings, one for shwag designers and one for a video … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered lace skirt
In yet another cute skirt tutorial in the Skirting the Issue series, Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a layered lace skirt. You can find the tutorial over at Project Run and Play. Go there to get the … Read More...
Use specialty presser feet to stitch down bulky trims
Sewing on decorative trims can be difficult, especially the ones with bulky pom poms or beads on them. Luckily, there are specialty presser feet you can use to make it easier. Sew4Home gives the run down on 19 of these … Read More...
Tutorial: The fabric makes the ‘Storyboek’ skirt
The choice of fabric makes or breaks a patchwork-style skirt. Emma of Hello Beautiful used some fabric from the Storyboek collection in this skirt she made for her daughter. It strikes just the right note of sweet. She gives step-by-step … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Notebook & Pen Set by Amber at Crazy Little Projects
Do you have loads of washi tape? I know I do! Here’s a neat way to use them up: this washi tape notebook and pen set by Amber at Crazy Little Projects. She shares clear photos and steps … Read More...
Project: Stamped Sea Glass Necklace
I love this wonderful necklace from Torrey at Left Field. So sparkly and fun, it looks like something a mermaid would wear! Find out how she stamped on sea glass to make this little treasure.
-Heather
