Melissa from We Shall Sew shows how she made this Quilted Christmas Tree on her blog. I’m digging the swirls. Go to the tutorial.
Image credit: We Shall Sew
How to make beautiful personalized ornaments
Want to make some super cute and personalized ornaments? Well pop on over to the blog The Letter 4 to see a great tutorial on how to make this personalized ornament and lots, and I do mean lots, more!
Tutorial – Wrist Warmers – Elegant Enough For a Special Night Out!
FELT & GRATITUDE & NOEL Tutorials
Kim is a mom to two great kids and wife to what she called “a very tolerant husband”. She is also a research biologist. After her job and running her kids to events she is usually immersed in some type … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur and fleece pocket scarf
Angel from Fleece Fun guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur and fleece pocket scarf. The fleece scarf is warm wrapped around the neck, and the deep pockets from faux fur make … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble skirt
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin and Shwin Designs guest blogs in the 12 Skirts of Christmas series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. I am loving the dark … Read More...
Free pattern: Modern pleated winter playdress for little girls
Jennifer from Un Petit Design shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this warm fleece dress for a little girl. I love this look!! It’s so stylish and modern, but it also looks like it would be a comfortable … Read More...
Technique: Resin Stamping
I love coming across stamping techniques I’ve never seen before! Resin Crafts shares some tips for stamping onto resin and adding color with glitter gel pens, the results are really cool!
-Heather
For complete instructions on casting with resin read … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas stocking ornament
Jenny from Stumbles & Stitches shows how she made these adorable Christmas tree ornaments. They’re small so you still have time to make some. Get the tutorial.
Image used with permission by Stumbles & Stitches
It’s 5 O’Clock somewhere Quilt
Haven’t we all been there? This housewife is keeping it together only by thinking of 5 O’Clock. This is art quilt Housewife Dreaming of Cocktails by Frenchtown Etsy. Go HERE to see more photos.
Image credit: Frenchtown
Food Weapon Art
Imagine our world if all the weapons were crafted from food (who am I kidding, then everyone would just fight over the best way to bake the bread and stir the JellO). The series is called Soft Guerilla, weapons … Read More...
Sputnik-style Christmas ornaments along with book and Styrofoam shape giveaway info
Sharon sent in this link to the blog Crafts n’ Coffee where this awesome Sputnik-style ornament is featured. It is made from upcycled drinking straws! If you like this and want to see 9 more Christmas decorations pop on over … Read More...
Cupcake Menorah
Candles, cupcakes, of course! Make a cupcake menorah HERE at The Shiksa in the Kitchen. Spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake.
Tutorial: Tatting a ring
Marilee of Yarnplayer shares her favorite technique for tatting a ring. See her video tute.
Stitch a snowflake ornament
If you can make a simple chain stitch–and, believe me, you can–you can make this sweet felt snowflake ornament. If you follow the tutorial by Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting, you won’t even need a pattern. See Troublet’s … Read More...
Edith entered 5’s quilt in competition
Edith from quilts und mehr laments her 5’s quilt did not make it into an exhibition put on by Patchwork Professional magazine. Never mind that, I love it. You will too when you see it up close, she has mad … Read More...
Cheesy embroidery
What is this gorgeous linen piece with Portuguese embroidery? A cheese wrap. Clearly, folks in Portugal really respect their cheese! In case you didn’t recognize the style, this lovely accessory is the work of Meri of Agulhas da Meri. … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring using a sewing machine with drop-in bobbin
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do elastic thread shirring on her Brother sewing machine, which has a drop-in bobbin. She also shows how she uses her machine’s bobbin winder to … Read More...
Free Pattern – Felted Christmas Tree…. And Just In Time Too!
Quick, break out the candy canes, get the tinsel, popcorn and cranberries, and for goodness sakes, turn on the lights! This tree is all you’ll need!
Totally cat friendly, this pattern is from the Knitting 101: Master Basic Skills and … Read More...
Tutorial: Drape front cardigan
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a cardigan with a drapey front. This is such a stylish look right now! And it’s actually a very easy project made from stretch knit fabric and using a t-shirt as … Read More...