Chevrons are EVERYWHERE this season. You can have them on a scarf, too, with a tutorial from Fleece Fun. The chevron pattern is pieced from two colors of t-shirt knit. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Fleece Fun]
DIY: Orange Facial Mask
You have to love a facial mask this is not only good enough to eat but you can actually eat it…if you felt like it! Proving that cooking and body products have all that kitchen chemistry in common, the lovely … Read More...
Technique: Weathered Wood Background
Betsy Veldman shares a great background technique using an embossing plate and some paint for a great shabby weathered wood look. Find directions on her blog Paper, Scissors and Superheros.
-Heather
Rooster and Hen Cross Stitch Chart
Bass Instrument Cross Stitch Chart
Felt Cupcake Pincushion Tutorial: Two Delicious Options
Charlyn is offering us two ways to make these adorable pincushions. Charlyn is the host of “The Starter Home” that she and her hubby still lives in five years and three children later. Her blog is about “no moving plans” … Read More...
Quilt the trend – chevrons
The chevron is everywhere now and we quilters are stitching the trend. Others are wearing it. This image is from Novella Royale; it’s a section of a pair of cotton black dog shorts. Wouldn’t it be cool to see a … Read More...
How to make recycled paper ephemera feathers
Feathers are all the rage right now so it goes to reason a recycled crafter is going to come up with a way to make them out of something recycled. That is just what Angie of the blog Country Chic … Read More...
Complete those quilts | Reveal Mar 5
Jennifer, host of the Modern Mini Challenge at Ellison Lane Quilts, is alerting quilters they have just under a week to get their mini quilts sewn. She explains,
… Read More...Quilters are challenged to enter a mini quilt or a mug
Tutorial: Little girl’s Elinor top with curved ruffle tab
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Elinor top for little girls. This sweet little top has a curved ruffle tab stitched down the front. Love!! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a narrow hem on delicate fabrics
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a narrow hem on delicate fabrics. Get the how-to.
[photo from Two Butterflies]
Tutorial: In-the-Loop iCozy
Made by Marzipan shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her In-the-Loop iCozy. A fabric loop across the back allows you to hold the gadget with just your four fingers, leaving you thumb free for navigation. Brilliant! The dimensions … Read More...
Tutorial: Fitted crib sheets
It’s not always easy to find crib sheets that match your nursery decor, especially if many of the items in the room are handmade. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make the crib sheets yourself. Get the tute… Read More...
Dr. Seuss Marshmallows
The Dr. Seuss invasion has begun, what with the almost-release of The Lorax
movie. Look, he showed up all over my marshmallows. Find them HERE.
Peeps Sunflower Cake
Aw, Peeps continue to spread sunshine everywhere they go. How cute does this sunflower Easter or springtime cake look? You could literally buy … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper shamrock
I’m sure you’ve seen the cute flowers that people are making from zippers. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous gives it a St. Patrick’s Day spin and shows how to make a zipper shamrock. How cute is that! She even has a … Read More...
Technique: Make Your Own Honeycomb Paper
This AMAZING piece of art from Shelly Hickox (aka The Stamptramp) just blows me away! Even more impressive is that for the balloon she made her very own honey comb paper, seriously, who is that clever!? Luckily we all don’t … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Word Strips
{Free Printables} Chalkboard Place Cards
Find free chalkboard place cards and table numbers to download and print at The Wedding Chicks! These are so whimsical and charming!
Scrap Alert! Limited Time Free Digital Kit Offer
This Alice Mini kit is available as a free download for a limited time only. Grab it now because it will be gone by March 1st! The kit was designed by Rebecca of The Ardent Sparrow. Click here to go … Read More...