Jennifer Conlon just released a new digital scrapbooking kit called Whisper, and you can download this free quick page on her blog. She is also giving one lucky commenter a free copy of the full kit. Click here for all … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Sweetie-Pie, Schnookums and Peanut
Free chart: A Patriot’s Sampler
Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers is sharing this beautiful design in honor of Memorial Day in the USA. Go to her blog post for the link to the download.
Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check our previous … Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing a hoop with felt
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shows us how to finish needlework that will be displayed in the hoop, including adding felt to finish the back. See the tute.
Sweet bunny pattern from Joan
Joan Gorman of Nini Makes is sharing this adorable bunny embroidery pattern. She says,
… Read More...I will offer this free pattern to all who request it. It’s inspired by Gracie and the dozens of bunnies enjoying our overgrown garden at the
Beeswax Birthday Candle Tutorial
If you’re looking for an adorable handmade birthday candle project, Wee Waldorf has an easy tutorial using beeswax sheets and cookie cutters.
These would make whimsical decorations for any special occasion and the shape possibilities are endless! You could find … Read More...
Free pattern: The Slouchy Bag
Dora from Show Tell Share gives a free pattern and tutorial for making her Slouchy Bag. This is such a cute bag!! Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo form Show Tell Share]
Curved seams quilt block
Holly from The Undercover Crafter made this curved seams block for a block exchange. Piecing curves is a skill that scares off many quilters, even longtime ones. See how she gained the confidence to tackle it here.
Via craftgawker… Read More...
Nomadic Tents – A Marquee With A Difference
I stumbled across these Nomadic tents after seeking out a Marquee for our own event. They are so unique and dare we say funky (Can a marquee be funky?) that we just had to share their information with you.
Tutorial: Quilted Tea Cozy
Knit Lab From Interweave, With Stephanie Japel
Knit Lab
Projects, Patterns & Techniques
A published author and award winning knitwear designer, Stefanie Japel brings a fun and trendy style to Knit Lab. Using a Lacy Keyhole Scarf as the course project, the course starts off with the … Read More...
Crockpot Dyeing – A Kind of Tutorial….
This tute is so easy a…. well, let’s forget the slogans. 
But, seriously, check this out! It’s easy. 
You don’t really measure anything. You don’t really time anything, a totally laid back approach to coloring yarns. And dudes! These colors! … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow on the Back tee
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make her Bow on the Back t-shirt refashion, inspired by a similar shirt by Red Valentino. It remains a plain tee on the front, while the back gets a sheer drapey panel … Read More...
Tutorial: Take in the sides of a maternity top
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shows how to take in the sides of a shirred maternity top and make it suitable for post-maternity wear. Two seams at the sides is all it takes. Get the tutorial.
[photo from … Read More...
Tutorial: iPad sleeve with removable cross-body strap
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this iPad sleeve with a removable cross-body strap for easy wearing or carrying. A couple of pockets on the back give a place for a pen and a phone. Get … Read More...
DIY Night Time Cold Remedy Recipe ( Reminiscent of Nyquil )
This remedy lets you sleep very sound all night. Not to be taken by children ( for obvious reasons )
1-lemon
1/4-cup maple syrup
1/4-cup hot water
2-tablespoons brandy
Squeeze all the juice out of the lemon.
Mix lemon juice … Read More...
Felting Supplies and Felting Tools Video Tutorial
I am very glad I found this felting supply tutorial on Living Felt. If you ever wanted to try needle felting you will learn what felting needles to use for which projects and not purchase the wrong ones for … Read More...
Bendy Yoga Straw
Even if I ever actually took yoga and achieved any level of flexibility before wincing in pain, I’d never be able to mimic the yoga poses in this bendy straw. 
Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this knit playdress for little girls. The loose fitting knit dress is inspired by a similar dress from Tea Collection. I love this style of dress … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scalloped clutch
Isn’t this vinyl clutch fabulous? It’s actually a diaper clutch – named The Poopy Clutch and sized just right to hold one diaper and a pack of baby wipes. You can find a tutorial for making one (no sewing required!) … Read More...