Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make a fabric marble maze game. She calls it her Long Trip Maze Game and she designed it to help keep her kids occupied on a 2 1/2 day road trip. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Tacky Christmas sweater with santa pet appliques
Tacky Christmas sweaters used to be, well… tacky. But there’s a growing trend to embrace the tacky of the Christmas sweater and wear it proudly. Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a tacky Christmas sweater. It involves … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintagely Modern Skirt with contrast hem band
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Vintagely Modern Skirt, a gathered skirt with a contrast band … Read More...
Winter Wedding Details {Candy Canes}
From sweet treats to decor and even socks and shoes, Intimate Weddings is dishing up creative ways to incorporate candy canes into your wedding celebrations! So festive and yummy too! {Red and White Candle Cane Tapers via Etsy}
Make it last minute: iPhone Cozy
Sarah from FairyFace Designs shares a last-minute gift idea on her blog. She said her phone cozy is fast and easy to make – a perfect way to burn some scraps too. If you are done with gift giving, make … Read More...
Easy way to make recycled paper tube napkin ring plaecards
Oh these are just fabulous for fall in their natural color but can’t you just see them in Christmas colors with poinsettias or other fun holiday motifs? Read the tutorial on how to make recycled paper tube napkin ring/place cards … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Ornaments
Cute! That’s the first thing that came out of my mouth when I saw these sweet little ice cream cones. A great kid’s craft too, perfect for the Christmas tree. Get the how to at Lines Across My Face: Ice … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux cardigan tee for little girls
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s faux cardigan t-shirt. The shirt looks like it’s two pieces – a cardigan layered over a tee – but it’s actually … Read More...
Tutorial: City map purse
Cut Out + Keep user Sonya N. shows how to make a clutch purse out of a map. It’s laminated with fusible vinyl to give it strength. She used a map of Paris, but you could easily use a map … Read More...
Tutorial: Petersham ribbon waistband
Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a petersham ribbon waistband to a skirt. Petersham is a ribbon that looks like grosgrain, but the differences in fiber content weave make it softer … Read More...
12 Brilliant Ways to Wrap with Kraft Paper
I am more than slightly obsessed with kraft paper, so when I spotted 12 Brilliant Ways to Wrap with Kraft Paper posted at Emmaline Bride, of course I had to share it with you! Kraft paper is so versatile … Read More...
Driftwood Nautical Christmas Tree
See the construction of this Christmas tree made from driftwood as well as some up close shots of the pretty ornaments. Head over to the space between — Homemade Christmas Tree Finale.
Looking for DIY Christmas tree decorations and … Read More...
Fun with Felt: Patchwork Pillow Tutorial
Kathleen Cubley; the editor of “Knitting Daily” has this great idea for felting your old wool sweaters and making a cute pillow. She did do some additional knitting to get the blue for her pillow and this was a … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt nesting dolls
You’ll love the tutorial from vintage umbrella for these sweet nesting doll ornaments. I even love them without the ricrac. Go to the tute.
Best Wedding Sites
Brenda’s Wedding Blog has long been a wonderful resource for anyone planning a wedding. I often share links to projects and ideas from the site, so I wanted to let everyone know that Brenda’s Wedding Blog has moved to Best … Read More...
The new Stitch and Thimble is out!
Kelly Fletcher shares this news:
… Read More...Just to let you know that the latest issue of my e-mag, The Stitch and Thimble, is now available for sale on my website. I think it’s one of my best yet. Issue 06
How to make a recycled can Christmas ornaments and recycled sweater bottle scarves
Soda and other cans have such pretty colors and graphics these days. Why not use them to make Christmas ornaments like Tricia and Kristen did. Pop on over to the link they sent in to their blogs Sips Etc. for … Read More...
Winner of “Felt Friends from Japan”
I am pleased to announce that “superstitches” lucky #79 is the winner of our book giveaway “Felt Friends from Japan”! Thanks to everyone that entered this giveaway. Please enter the one running now and I hope to have a truly … Read More...
Christmas Tree Cupcake Toppers
What is most impressive is just how very tall this edible Christmas tree is atop the cupcake. That and the candy presents under the tree. Find the step-by-steps HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.