Every time I see this cute little chart I think about Katy Perry singing about Last Friday Night.
Tutorial: Enlarge a sewing pattern without using a photocopier
When I think about enlarging a pattern, my first thought it to run down to the copy shop. But what happens if the copy shop is closed? CraftStylish shares a downloadable project sheet showing how to enlarge a pattern without … Read More...
Kaps For Kendall – Charity Knitting At It’s Best!
Visit the Kaps for Kendall site to find out how you can help!
From Alison and Whitney:
In memory of our sister, we
have launched “Kaps for Kendall.”
Our goal is to raise money to fight Fanconi anemia, the disease … Read More...
Tutorial: A Little Fawn Tunic with hand-drawn illlustration
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Little Fawn Tunic for little girls. The sweet little deer illustration is hand-drawn with fabric markers. LOVE! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]
Mini Mice Cakes
Eek! A totally not-scary mouse! Must be the licorice ears. Learn to make these cuties HERE at Country Living.
Flavored Ice Cubes
Gorgeous ice cubes, gorgeous photography. Find the how-tos (for the former) HERE at Spoon Fork Bacon.
Gelatine Flower Cupcake Topper
This frosty see-through flower cupcake topper is just too cool, yes? Learn to make a gelatine flower cupcake topper HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.
Tutorial: Ribbon and elastic bookmarks and journal wraps
Sara from Craft Snob shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make stretchy bookmarks and journal wraps. Her tutorial shows a pleated ribbon version, as well as one made from bias tape. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Use a simple tuck to shorten straps
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a simple tuck to shorten shoulder straps on a shirt or dress. It’s a quick and easy fix for straps that are too long. Get the … Read More...
Huck Tallit Prayer Shawls
In a guest post on Embroidery-Methods.com, Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray shows us a beautiful, practical, and meaningful application of Swedish weaving.
… Read More...I was taught by a wonderful teacher, Ellen Temkin who realized that the horizontal patterns of Swedish Weaving would
Tutorial: Make a new cover for removable stroller canopy
Dina from Honey & Fitz shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a new cover for a removable stroller canopy. I’m loving the snappy chevron fabric she used on her example! Her tutorial shows how to make … Read More...
Join the Christmas Stitches class
Check out this awesome announcement from Carina’s Craftblog:
… Read More...I’m happy to say that the Christmas Stitches class is on again this year! We’ll have fun stitching up some pretty things to use as Christmas presents and decorating. This is
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
Tatting tutes and a giveaway
Recent tutorials from Tatted Treasures:
Too Scared for Two Shuttles?
On Buying Older Thread
And while you’re there, be sure to enter the drawing for a gorgeous white oak shuttle handmade by David Reed Smith. Go to the … Read More...
DIY: How to Felt a Bracelet
How stunning are these bracelets? Think of what amazing holiday gifts these would make. Just envision colors, designs, exclusively your own creations to wear with your special outfit or as a perfect gift for that fashion forward friend. I think … Read More...
Twiggy Christmas Trees
I love the look of these rustic Christmas trees. I made something similar for Kaboose a couple of years ago, but mine were more kid related. These would be easy enough for kids but they are definitely for grown ups. … Read More...
No Sew-Felt Bows tutorial
Rachel, of “Lines Across My Face” has another fun and easy tutorial for us. These felt bows are so easy to make and turn out very cute. There are also so many different ways that you can use them, … Read More...
Tutorial: Knee socks to leg warmers
Nicole from The Lovely Poppy guest blogs at Pink Lemonade with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of knee socks into fun leg warmers. It takes just a couple of seams, so they’re quick and easy. And with … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired knotted fabric headband
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial showing how to make a knotted fabric headband. She was inspired to make this project by a similar headband at Anthropologie. This is so pretty!! It’s a riff on the basic fabric headband, … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked hooded tunic from repurposed t-shirts
Nicole Blum from One Golden Apple and Improv Diary shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this color blocked hooded tunic. She got the knit to make it from four different t-shirts. Because you’re only using … Read More...