Here’s a fun twist on decorating clothespins to give them more pizazz. Use colored pencils to brighten up the sides and decorative paper for the sides. The other laundry hanging in the neighborhood will be envious! They make fun magnet … Read More...
Tutorial: Keep a fabric motif intact across a dart
Darts add shaping to a garment so it contours to the curves of our bodies, but sometimes those darts can fall in unfortunate places in a design. Not only does it look funny to have a major motif just disappear … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided t-shirt bra straps you won’t mind showing
I can’t count the number of times I’ve fallen in love with a sleeveless top, only to realize that my bra straps show. PC from Meijio’s Joy shares an absolutely brilliant solution to the bra strap dilemma. She used t-shirt … Read More...
Time for Tea Cross Stitch Freebie
Pink and Gray Bird Cage Cross Stitch Chart
Tutorial: Knit wrap around beach cover-up
When I saw this wrap around beach cover-up at Grosgrain, I decided right then and there that I should make one for myself. The pattern looked super simple – one piece of knit fabric plus some straps. Though it’s easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated ombre throw pillow
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogged in the Pleat Week series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her ombre pleated pillow cover. In case you’re wondering where she found such perfectly striped fabric for … Read More...
Project: Gift Set for a Tea Drinker
Know some one who loves tea? Here’s a sweet set of stamped gifts, a cup wrap, a box to hold tea and a honey straw box. Click on each link to find direction from The Spotted Canary.
You’ve Been Waiting For It
Everyone is probably tired of hearing me complain about this afghan. Here it is!
The pattern is a variation of my favorite, the Diagonal Crazy Stitch. You can learn how to create this afghan here. The ‘traditional’ crazy stitch … Read More...
Ugly but Comfortable – DIY Throw Pillows
If there’s not one residing in your house, I bet you know someone who’s got an ugly but comfortable sofa. I’ve had my fair share of them, which is probably why I laughed so hard at Creative in Chicago’s post … Read More...
Beat Your Allergies
If you are allergic to metal, then this tutorial from Strawberry Box is for you! These beaded plastic rings from Serenie are perfect for adding beautiful adornment with no metal needed. Serenie’s polymer clay chocolate jewelry ensemble is the perfect … Read More...
Lark Giveaway!
Lark Jewelry & Beading is giving away a complete set of the Beadweaving Master Class books and some other great bead books to celebrate having two best sellers in the Amazon jewelry category. Go to the Lark Jewelry & Beading … Read More...
Handmade in Britain – London: a celebration
So if you’ve been living on the international space station, checking only your vitals and your Facebook, there’s a slim chance you might not now that London is the place to be this summer. But did you know there are … Read More...
Dishwasher Facelift with Bead Board
I love brilliant ideas. Here’s a great example of one of those. Take some bead board and dress up your old dishwasher, hiding all those dents, scratches and dings from years gone by. There’s a tutorial too so you can … Read More...
Project: Stamped Scene Card
Daffodil Wreath
This pretty springtime wreath was created by designer Karin Lidbeck-Brent for Good Housekeeping Magazine. I love the way the flowers contrast against the wreath and then the wreath constrasts against the door. Karin gives you quick, simple instructions for creating … Read More...
DIY-quickie felt Birdie Tutorial
Our Crafty friend Dini “capungmungil camp” has is cute felt birdie tutorial that she created and these birdies can be use for many projects. See the above pictures. Learn more about Dini’s new book felt accessories.
Recycled Denim Craft Apron
Just stumbled across this accidentally today while searching for something completely different. It’s actually a post from 2007 so some of you may not have seen it before. I love all the fun colors and patterns in this adorable apron, … Read More...
How to make recycled bobby pin chevron earrings
I don’t think I have had the pleasure of posting anything before this made from recycled bobby pins so congrats go out to Natalie of the blog Creme de la Craft for sending in this great link to her tutorial … Read More...
Sailing Ship Cross Stitch Pattern
Sailing, Sailing over the bounding main – even though this ship is captured in stitches, I can almost smell the salty sea and feel the water splashing my face. From Mamou, this great design will have you feeling the salt … Read More...