And, of course. if you’re utterly sick of Valentine’s Day – here’s just the piece for you! Roscata’s whole shop is full of quirky – and yes, a little twisted – awesomeness.
Tutorial: Machine sewn quilt binding
Melissa at Sew Bitter Sweet shows her method of sewing on binding that requires zero hand sewing. My kind of girl! Making this look good is a challenge, and she’s more than met it. She demonstrates her technique on this … Read More...
Enlightened Polymer Clay
Just as its name implies Enlightened Polymer Clay: Artisan Jewelry Designs Inspired 
by Nature from Interweave books delivers polymer clay that looks like anything but plastic! The pieces included in this book by Rie Nagumo are delicate and organic. Many … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy tree appliquéd block
Danny at Mommy for Reals made this awesome tree block for the Stash Bee, hosted by Sunni at Love Affair with my Brother. Danny wants you to be able to make this tree too so she generously created a … Read More...
Felt Houses With Tea Lights Tutorial
Claire Chauvin created these unique felt houses and was kind enough to share the pattern and tutorial.
Fabric stiffener helps hold the houses up and battery operated tea lights make them glow safely.
Visit Poopscape Projects: Felt Houses for full … Read More...
Patience Corner block for quilt along
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her sixth block – Patience Corner – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. Of this block she explains,
… Read More...Super easy block to make: no crazy measurements just half-inch measurements and no triangles. Just
Ta Dah!: Kids’ patchwork pillows
QuiltyGirl at The Girl Who Quilts made these two patchwork pillows from a pack of charm squares. In the center of each pillow she appliqued the first initial of the recipient’s name, both kids. Lovely gifts. Go HERE to read … Read More...
Book Page Framed Love Wreath
Lucy took a wire coat hanger, some craft wire, book pages and some creativity to come up with this lovely detailed Valentine decoration. She tell you how she did it in case you’d like one for your door or mantle. … Read More...
Join in on a Creative Challenge!
Tinkerlab is one of my all-time favorite kid craft/activity sites on the internet today. Rachelle came up with a great way to get people to start thinking ‘creatively’. Starting on February 6th, you can join her Paper Bag Challenge. You … Read More...
Kids Craft – Footprint Valentine Card
I love when someone comes up with a completely unique and new idea that I have yet to see here in the kid’s craft world. This dump truck footprint that is ‘sending loads of love’ is just adorable. You can… Read More... Chocolate and Flowers for Valentine’s
Valentines, hearts, chocolate and flowers all in one. How utterly fitting. Plus, these pretty-in-pink chocolate-hiding “flowers” use balloon sticks. In thousands of posts, I don’t think I’ve ever posted on any craft that uses balloon sticks. Learn to make them … Read More...
Free Super Bowl Party Printables
The Super Bowl hasn’t happened yet, has it? Kiiiidding. I know it’s in April. Kiiiiiddding. I know because I’m going to a Super Bowl party. Anyway, find free party printables for cupcake wrappers and little pennants HERE at the Celebration … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a ripped pair of jeans
Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repair a rip in a pair of jeans. The tutorial is the first in her Sewing With Love series all about sewing for your boyfriend or significant other. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Love Pillow Case
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial at Ruby Jean showing how to make a cute pillow cover for Valentine’s Day. The square pillow cover is quick to make. Red and pink squares are appliqued across the front in … Read More...
Knit and Felt Hearts Pattern
FaveCrafts featured the pattern for these sweet hearts By: Maddy Cranley for Maddycraft.com. This knit and felt project is an easy one. It’s a relaxing craft as well. It can be used as a hand warmer, a muscle relaxer or … Read More...
Free pattern: Oh SO Simple edging
Tatting expert Jane Eborall has created a beautiful new edging she calls “Oh SO Simple.” And she’s sharing the pattern! Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.
Tutorial: Beaded cretan-stitch flower
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery kicks this week’s TAST challenge up a notch by creating a beaded cretan-stitch flower. And she shows us how it’s done. See her tute.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns … Read More...
Fatal Fantasy in felt
Charity of Indie Tutes created this squeezable skelly doll as an homage to and gift for her fellow roller-derby girl, Fatal Fantasy. It’s cute dressed up in a referee’s uniform. It’s cute nekkid. And it has a surprise inside. So … Read More...
Year of the Dragon Ornament
This year is the Year of the Dragon and this chart is quite lovely and detailed. I found it via Feeling Stitchy.
