Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blog in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous baby dress. It’s inspired by a similar – but much larger – … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple scarf for spring
Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a simple scarf for spring. It’s a quick, easy project and would look great paired with a plain tee. Get the tutorial.
[photo from No Time To Be … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own bias tape
It’s no secret that I love trimming my projects with bias tape. And even better than the packaged bias tape that you buy in the store is the stuff you make yourself. The store is limited to just a handful … Read More...
Help Cindy find a source
We got this interesting note from Cindy Madsen of Bagatelle Patterns:
… Read More...We are trying to reprint a pattern that was custom printed originally by McCalls in 1996. It included a large sheet of transfer embroidery patterns. McCalls will reprint the
Tutorial: Sewing a perfect circle q-block
Claudia from Modern Sewing and Quilting shares her secret for making a perfect circle quilt block. I cannot wait to try her technique, freakin’ brilliant. Go to TUTE.
Trunk Revamp: Before and After
I’m not sure why I’ve been holding on to this for so long. I have many project links that I save and mean to feature, but there’s only so much time in each day. So today, I’m randomly going through … Read More...
Blog tour for Fanciful Stitches, Colorful Quilts
Carolyn from ctpubblog.com wants us to join the blog tour for Laura Wasilowski’s new book Fanciful Stitches, Colorful Quilts
. Each host will be giving away a copy of the book. Go HERE to read more. Next one is April … Read More...
Free Easter border from Janet
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs designed and hand-stitched these sweet eggs as a border on an Easter tablecloth. Beautiful! If you’d like to adapt this idea for your own holiday table, you can borrow the designs. They’re free on … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunny Hop Pillow
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how she made this delightfully pretty Bunny Hop Pillow. She uses reverse applique for the bunnies and piecing for the borders. Get the know-how HERE.
Romantic bracelet tutorial
Bev at Flamingo Toes posted a tutorial for making this romantic and ruffled bracelet. See how easy it is to make yours with her instructions and detailed photos! Bev originally posted this tutorial as a Valentine’s bracelet. I think it … Read More...
Cute Little Knitted Easter Basket, And Easy Too!
Looking for a unique and charming way to celebrate Easter? Why not try knitting your own Easter basket with this free pattern from an Italian website! While the pattern may be … Read More...
Wired Button Decorative Accents
Back in January I came across this post from Corey at Life with Little Ones. She shows you several different ways to use some wire and several buttons to create pretty and whimsical decorations on old cans, door knobs, and … Read More...
Make: handprint Felt Easter lily brooch
I love this idea and it is something to keep when the child grows up you can wear it on Easter every year. What an awesome keepsake for mom or grandma. When you were a kid, did you ever make … Read More...
Easy Knitted Diaper Bag
This diaper would make a fun summer purse too. The pattern came from Better Homes and Garden. Create this easy-to-make felted and fringed diaper bag. Design by Virginia Rowan Rokholt. Skill Level: Easy
Finished Measurement: Approx 12 … Read More...
DIY Tissue Packet Favors
I’m constantly checking the Emmaline Bride blog for the exclusive DIY wedding projects and tutorials created by their DIY Team Expert Lauren Elise! Lauren’s projects are always pretty and practical, and her tutorials are easy to follow and include lots … Read More...
S’mores Cake in a Jar
I can scroll through a kajillion desserts, and I’ll always pause on a mason jar. Always. S’mores Cake in a Jar. Simply gorgeous. Find the recipe HERE at How Sweet It Is.
Carrot Patch Cupcakes
Cute cute cute. Learn to make these totally edible carrot patch cupcakes HERE at Frog Prince Paperie.
Bunny Cake
This classic bunny cake reminds me of the cake my mother-in-law has been making for her kids since they could first eat cake. You might be wondering why … Read More...
Aid Breast Cancer Care & Knit a Libby Tomey Tea Cosy
This pattern for a gorgeous strawberry tea cosy has been created by Libby Tomey to highlight the fact that she holds a Strawberry Tea event every year to raise money for Breast Cancer Care to show support for her aunt … Read More...
Cutting – Week 3 at Chasing Cottons
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons is cutting it up in Week 3 of her Quilt Class 101 series. She wants new quilters to learn the proper way to use a rotary cutter, ruler and self-healing mat – skills she says she … Read More...