Billie Monster shares these Chevron patterns as a free download. Click here to get yours.
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Tutorial: The Sandwich Cozy reusable wrap
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sandwich cozy. Instead of placing a sandwich in a throw-away plastic baggie, wrap it up in this reusable wrap. When you’re ready to … Read More...
Tutorial: The Upcycled Hemless Tee-Skirt
Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with her Upcycled Hemless Tee-Skirt. The soft knit skirts are made from jersey knit fabric upcycled from three old t-shirts. And because jersey doesn’t ravel, there’s no … Read More...
Farewell ReadyMade
Aw, ReadyMade is no more. Very sad. ReadyMade started out as a super fun mag, I’ll miss it. Although does it just mean farewell to the print mag and not the online one? That wasn’t clear to me.
Tutorial: Sew a luggage tag
Just in time for your summer travels, Sew4Home shows how to make an eye-catching luggage tag. You can make one out of fabric scraps and a bit of clear plastic. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
8 Amazing Totem Pole Crafts For Kids
We searched all over the internet to bring you the best free Totem pole kids craft activities and projects. All of these kids craft projects are for Native American Totem poles. Perfect for class activities and lesson plans.
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Popcorn Seahorses-Book Craft
You can make these adorable seahorses out of popcorn, paper, glue and some powder tempera paint! This craft goes along with the book Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle
….brilliant! The beautifully photographed tutorial is over at C.R.A.F.T.
Hands On Necktie Craft
This craft is perfect for Father’s Day…and of course it plays into my love of all things handprint! Head on over to Free Kids Crafts to see how this is done!
Technique: Masking
Simply Stamped shows how to use the masking technique to add flowers inside of a vase and for a really pretty card.
-Heather
Tutorial: Gardening apron with pockets and loops
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how to make a gardening apron. It takes just 1/4 yard of canvas or home dec fabric. In addition to pockets across the front, there’s also handy loops at the waist for holding your pruning … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with gathered stripe
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a pretty throw pillow with a gathered stripe. The diagonal panel of gathered fabric adds texture without being busy, making this a great style to include in a grouping of pillows. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt with interchangeable embellishments
Nike from Choose to Thrive shows how you can get the look of multiple embellished tees from just one shirt. The secret is that the embellishments snap on and off, making it easy to change them to suit your mood … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kid’s Travel Tote
Sara from Crafty Mamas created this kid’s Travel Tote in the Color Your Summer contest at KojoDesigns and Delia Creates, and now shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s a handy tote that they can use to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zippered pouch
If the thought of installing a zipper intimidates you, then check out this tutorial by Karen from Sew Much 2 Love. She shows how to make a simple little pouch with a zipper across the front. You’ll learn a … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow t-shirt refashion
Ali Foster from Ali Foster Patterns shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with bow embellishments around the neck. Most of the sewing on this refashion is handsewing, so … Read More...
Project: Gift Card Holder and Card
Visit the Spotted Canary for instructions on how to make this elegant wedding gift card holder and matching greeting card.
-Heather
And The Winner Is……………..
A big thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to Chrissy you are the lucky winner of the Motives® Rich Formula Lipstick Giveaway I have emailed you. Thanks again 🙂
And The Winner Is……………..
A big thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to Angela you are the lucky winner of the Miessence Organics Giveaway I have emailed you. Thanks again 🙂
DIY Natural “Green” Mouthwash Recipes
Mouthwash is a neat little invention. It’s an easy way to feel like your mouth is totally clean and fresh smelling in a matter of seconds…all easily achieved without your toothbrush. So it’s no wonder that mouthwash is so popular. … Read More...
Video Tutorial for Garden Tea Light Holder
If you’re like me, sometimes you need to see things done to be able to duplicate them. This tea light holder is basically the same as the camping lantern, only in a video form. Since this is actually a garden … Read More...