This project just makes me smile! If you like tape measures too and want to sew yourself a fun pencil case check out the awesome tutorial that Katie shared at her blog Punk Projects on how to sew a recycled … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a summer dress from a thrifted vintage bedsheet
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn made this lovely summer dress out of a thrifted vintage bedsheet, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit and cotton fabric are perfect for errand running on hot summer … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel playmat and changing pad
Brandy from Gluesticks shows how to make a travel playmat and changing pad for baby. Made in a circle, there are pockets all the way around the edge to hold a pack of wipes, some diapers, or small toys. It … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple tote bag with interior pocket
Dana from MADE sharesa tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Basic Pocket Tote. Like the name suggests, it’s a basic tote bag with a p0cket on the inside. It’s an easy sew, a good project for a … Read More...
A Mother’s Memorial
Recently Jeanne Dansby’s mother passed away and she presents a lovely free chart in memory of her mother. Visit her blog to find out how to get it at Byrds Nest blog. Our condolences go out to Jeanne. Learn more.
I Love You Mum Chart
Show Mum – or alter the chart a little to show Mom – how much you love her for Mother’s Day with this little freebie. Use the design for a card or a small ornament. The primitive design will be … Read More...
Daisy Chain Heart
This lovely daisy-themed chart from Stickeule will make a great project to stitch. You could also pull out one single daisy and stitch it too. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Ladybug needle book
Collette from Serendipity Vintage and Serendipity Handmade shows how to make a clever litte ladybug needle book. I’m showing it here all folded up for tossing in your purse or project bag. It opens to become a large circle with … Read More...
Tutoria: Turn an old trinket box into a new pincushion
This pretty little pincushion used to be an old trinket box. Autie from iCandy Handmade saw the potential and turned it into a new home for her straight pins. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tile Necklace
I love these pretty little necklaces! Sarah Forhan shares how she stamped on small tiles from the hardware store and turned them into little works of art to wear. Visit the Bowdabra blog for directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Graphic floral throw pillow cover
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a throw pillow cover with a painted design inspired by a pillow from Crate & Barrel. She achieves the graphic floral motif with paper punches, freezer paper … Read More...
Fun Picture Placemats
Placemats are a great way to teach your child any type of information you’d like them to learn since they are staring down at it underneath that big bowl of peas they are might be refusing to eat. This placemat … Read More...
Tutorial | Photo Cupcake Toppers
Nicole of In La La Land takes you through the steps for making these photo cupcake toppers. She found the idea in the Martha Stewart Encyclopedia of Crafts. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Washi Decorated Notebook
Roslyn at Sew Delicious shares how she altered a plain exercise book and made this lovely notebook decorated with washi tape. This would make a lovely gift, or use it to keep note of your scrapbooking ideas. Plus you … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | It’s a Beautiful Day
Patchwork skateboard
Karyn of Make Something said she always wanted to design her own skateboard. An opportunity came her way in 2010 and this is her creation. Get more of the story, here.
Image credit: Make Something
Embroidery Floss Bobbin
Adorableness alert! Flossy the Unicorn will keep your embroidery floss tidy. Offered by Missy Kulik Etsy.
Image credit: Missy Kulik Etsy
May in Miniature
And this one isn’t May flowers – you know, April showers brings May flowers – in miniature. I particularly love the tiny little cookies.
1. Australian Shepherd mini sculpture, 2. Aldo, 3. Bread, Pies…, 4. Biscuit love … Read More...
Mother’s Day mini quilt a NY Beauty
Muriel of Hopfaldera made this mini quilt using a New York Beauty quilt block tutorial she said she found at In Color Order. A Mother’s Day gift for her mom, she calls it Sunshine. Click HERE to read … Read More...
Are You Getting Ready for Bead & Button?
They call it the “Biggest Consumer Bead Show in the World!” That’s a pretty bold statement. It’s The Bead & Button Show! But from what I understand it is. There are classes and demos and beads galore. It’s coming … Read More...