Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to take advantage of the grain in ground fabric. She says, “When you’re setting up a hand embroidery project, the way you cut your fabric makes a big difference in the … Read More...
How to cut fabric on the grain
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to take advantage of the grain in ground fabric. She says, “When you’re setting up a hand embroidery project, the way you cut your fabric makes a big difference in the … Read More...
Lemon Chart Free From DoveStitch
Baby Bottle Motif
Tiny Pink Dancers
Tutorial: Sheer shirred scarf
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a lightweight shirred scarf. Using elastic thread makes quick and easy work of the gathers that run the length of the scarf. I’m loving it in the sheer fabrics that she … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY snuggle blanket
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a snuggling blanket. You know, the large fleece blankets with sleeves? They’re really not so expensive to buy, but making one yourself means you have a greater choice of colors and … Read More...
Tutorial: Cleaning an older sewing machine
Older sewing machines are fairly easy to find at thrift stores and yard sales. They’re usually inexpensive, but they may need some TLC. Sew Delish shows how to clean an older sewing machine to get them running at their best … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolman top
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to make a dolman top. The drapey, slouchy shirt is super stylish. It turns out that it’s pretty easy to make as well. I have a mountain of chores in front of me today, … Read More...
Fuse it right
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik has some great tips for fusing applique properly. See her post.
Free hand-embroidery pattern: Daisy wreath
Mánya of Kézzel és Lélekkel shares her pattern for a daisy wreath. She’s using it on a ring-bearer pillow with woven picot stitch for the daisy petals. Lovely! Go to her post to download the pattern.
Freebie: Girl Digital Stamp
My Sugar Paper shares a sweet little girl with a flower digital stamp for free on their blog, click here to download.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 different skin color … Read More...
Make feather-stitch lavender
Marjolein of Threads and Patches responded to last Tuesday’s feather-stitch TAST challenge by creating this lavender. So gorgeous! Her post can’t strictly be called a tutorial, but the series of photos will help you understand how to try her technique. … Read More...
Sparkling, Glittery LOVE Cupcakes
Given Sweetopia is one of my favorite blogs, how in the world did I miss these last year? I have to correct that wrong. Learn how to make LOVE cupcakes, complete with step-by-step instructions to make the super sparkly icing … Read More...
Jane teaches Recycled Circles
Jane LaFazio of Janeville teaches a live workshop called Recycled Circles. This gorgeous piece is one of her recent experiments with the workshop’s techniques. Go to her blog post for the link to her teaching schedule.
Ed. note: Jane … Read More...
DIY Anthropolgie Style Zinc Letters
DIY Tutorial for Metallic block letters on our sister site Craftbits.com
Here is everything you are going to need to complete these Anthropologie Replica Zinc Letters.
With heaps of photos to take you through each step, this project is … Read More...
Keeping It Warm
Warm coloured, that is. Here’s a treasury by Jackie of ThePleasantPheasant on Etsy featuring PCAGOE (Polymer Clay Artist Guild of Etsy) members.
 Sunflower Cocktail … petalcove $35.00 |  Pocket Mirror, Poly… NKDesigns $15.00 |  Love Potion – Polym… beadladymanila $22.00 |
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Free Valentines Day Gift Basket and Gift Tag Set
This free Valentines Day printable comes from our sister site where you can simply print off and create your own gift basket and gift tag set.
This Valentines Day printable and many more Valentines Day projects can be found … Read More...
Abeeco Anti aging Support Creme & Royal Eye Creme Review
I am a huge fan of New Zealand Made Abeeco Bee Venom products I LOVE the Lip Plumper Not only do Abeeco products help combat fine lines and wrinkles but they are natural, affordable and they really do work, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make toddler’s harem pants out of shirt sleeves
Melissa from Needle & Nest shares a tutorial at Prudent Baby showing how to make a pair of toddler’s harem pants out of… wait for it… sleeves from an adult’s button down shirt. What a clever idea!! The shape of … Read More...