Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to make hand-worked buttonholes. In most cases, it’s faster and easier to use your sewing machine to make a buttonhole, but there are times when … Read More...
Tutorial: Petal Skirt
Adithi’s Amma Sews shares a tutorial showing how to make her Petal Skirt. The body of the skirt is made from eight petal-shaped pieces that overlap. The petals in her skirt are made from satin with an organza layer on … Read More...
Giveaway: Six half-yard cuts from Anna Maria Horner
Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a yummy bundle from Moona Fabrics. The fabric bundle includes 6 half-yard cuts of the Hugs & Kisses print from Anna Maria Horner’s Loulouthi line. Go to her post to get … Read More...
Read all about it: Repairing and repurposing old denim jeans
Nancy Minksy from Jean Repair and author of Denim Revolution guest blogs in the Drop Dead Denim series at Michele Made Me with a post full of ideas for repairing and repurposing old denim. If you have a much-loved but … Read More...
Technique: Whitewashed Background
Joy from Less is More shares a how to video for making a shabby chic whitewashed background using paint daubers. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Crochet Meets the Modern Health Industry
I’ve had a lot of jobs in my life. After college and my degree in English and Education, I worked in the Medical Record Department of a large, urban hospital where I had labored part time while attaining … Read More...
Measuring Cups/Spoons Organizer
Inspired by something she saw on Pinterest, Angie from Burton Avenue created this fun organizer for her measuring spoons. There’s also a version for measuring cups. She’ll show you how —Measuring Cups/Spoons Organizer.
Hand-Lettering Makes Cross Stitch Cards More Personal
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Just enter the code: CLEANFACE @ checkout. I recommend the hydrating cleanser it’s a truly divine treat that your face will thank you for purchasing, a million … Read More...
My Fancy Little Needle Wallet
Beautiful Band Sampler
What Says Autumn in Clay to You?
Now that we’re officially here, in autumn, I’m searching all the goodies folks have posted with autumn themes, colours, motifs… you name it. Margrit Bohmer’s view of autumn is beautiful! What does your autumn-in-clay look like?
Patchwork inspiration for fall | inchies
That artist woman’s inchies project could easily be adapted to patchwork. Imagine this is a nine-patch with white sashing and a green border. Want to do it Gail’s way? Click HERE to get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Dual-Mode Bag that’s a tote bag and a drawstring bag
Instructables user liba_hunt shows how to make their Dual Mode Bag – a tote bag and drawstring backpack all in one. The backpack uses a drawstring to cinch the top together and create shoulder straps, but it also has a … Read More...
Mummy Candle Holders for Halloween
Karen from Crafting a Green World came up with these mummified candle holders to light the path of trick or treaters on Halloween. I love her idea of grouping different funny faced mummies … Read More...
Fiber Art Calls for Entry – Installation proposal
Craft Alliance: Site-Specific Installation Proposal
St. Louis, MO
Exhibition Season: 2013/2014
… Read More...Exhibition Project Description
The proposed exhibition space will enable Craft Alliance to present site-specific installation pieces that use craft techniques to create spatial environments and that bridge the
Tutorial: Tinkerbell costume for a little girl
April from Wildflowers & Whimsy guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s Tinkerbell tutu costume. She can wear it for Halloween, and then keep it out for dress-up fun throughout … Read More...
DIY Beach Inspired Bath Fizzies – great school holiday project
I don’t know about you but now that the school holidays are here I am trying to find activities to do that easily engage my 2 young fellas and does not cost the earth. Thanks to Desiree from Beyond A … Read More...
Make Easy Terrariums
If you head over to More Style Than Cash you can learn how easy it is to make these fun terrariums that will look great anywhere in your home or office. Get the directions on How to Make a Terrarium… Read More...
Spider Sandwich
A cute Halloween lunch… make spider sandwiches HERE at Cute Food for Kids.