I’m picturing this lovely dessert served at a shower. And in all my cheesecake dining experience (and I assure you have a sufficient amount), I’ve never heard of peppermint cheesecake. Find the recipe for a daisy-adorned peppermint cheesecake HERE at … Read More...
Technique: Spray Masking
Paper sprays, such as Glimmmer Mist, are super popular right now, they make great backgrounds for cards and scrapbook pages. Stencils are a traditional way to use masks but Michelle at the Pink Paislee blog used what she had … Read More...
Napkin Rings (Kid Craft)
I am always looking for ways to include my children in dinner time activities, but also keep them occupied. This tutorial is perfect to keep them busy while making dinner but yet they can help set the table with their … Read More...
Painted Rock Bees
I love stopping by Crafts by Amanda (our Home and Garden Crafts Editor) and seeing what new craft she has come up with. I love these rock bees that she created. The wings are just fantastic. The tutorial is … Read More...
Yarn Ball Decoration Lights
Looking for a craft to do with your kids that can also help them decorate their rooms? Kims Kandy Kreations has a great tutorial on making these adorable yarn balls that she put lights in for her kids’ room.
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft
Since I homeschool, I am always looking on homeschooling blogs. It seems that right now is the time to do lessons on Butterflies. If you are looking for a great craft to show the life cycle of a butterfly, than … Read More...
Up close with Shirlee Fassell
Work continues on Shirlee Fassell‘s Crazy Art Quilt. The photo shown here is just one of the lovely images captured by Susan Elliott when she and Shirlee attended a CQ retreat recently. You’ll want to see every gorgeous close-up. … Read More...
How to stitch on the fly
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting gives us a look at her process for creating this semi-improvisational sampler for a Hoopla swap. She includes a list of the stitches she used for each element. See her blog post.
Free Pattern: Knit Your Own Jack Russell
Sally Muir and Jo Osborne have the most adorable pattern for you to knit your very own Jack Russell Terrier featured on “All Free Knitting”. Dogs are cute, but let’s face it; they’re hard to take care of. If you … Read More...
Needleprint profiles Ruth O’Leary
I love it when two of my favorite blogs come together in mutual admiration and support, as in the marvelous profile of our beloved Ruth O’Leary on Needleprint blog. Enjoy Needleprint’s coverage of Ruth’s St. Cuthbert’s Banner project — and … Read More...
Mimi lights the way
There is just no end to the creativity expressed by Mimi Kirchner through her Tiny Worlds series. (I simply cannot call these precious artworks pincushions.) She’s posted many beautiful new designs on her blog. I’m especially in love with … Read More...
Get “Things We Love” blocks
If you missed some of the embroidered and appliqued quilt blocks in the Things We Love series from Among the Gum Trees, you’ve got another chance to download them. Jenny of Elephantz has listed links to each block released … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed neckline for a plain tee
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a fringe to the neckline of a plain tee. She uses pinking shears and Steam-a-Seam to make it a no-sew project. If you wanted, you could easily … Read More...
Cool idea: Painted floral buttons
Laura Bray from Katydiddyused Tulip paints to add fun flower designs to plain buttons. She’s not sure how they would fare in a washing machine, so they’re not intended for a project that would need washing. But wouldn’t they … Read More...
Tutorial: Pirate hook softie
Kimberly from bugaboo, mini, mr, and me shares a tutorial at Everyday Mom Ideas showing how to make a pirate hook softie. The felt version allows all the pirate-y fun of a plastic store-bought costume version, but without the danger … Read More...
Tutorial: Bloom Top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made the fabulous Bloom Top for her toddler daughter. The fluffy fabric flower embellishments around the neckline are just like the ones you see on adult tops, but shrunken down into an … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s tiered gathered skirt
The Sewing Dork tells how to make a tiered gathered skirt. Her tutorial gives the dimensions she used to make one for a 4-year-old child, but you could easily size that up or down as needed. Get the tute.… Read More...
Project: Butterfly Card
Stop by the Spellbinders blog and Holly will show you how she made this stunning butterfly card using Spellbinders dies and stamps from Flourish.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures associate … Read More...
Video tutes from Kreinik Threads
How to store framed needlework
If you need to put framed needlework into long-term storage, Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some tips for preserving it. See her post.