Julia hosts a blog call “The Juju Bee” and loves making whimsical pictures made of felt, and she would like to share her ideas with us. These sweet vignettes will bring a little joy to any room. Julia explains that … Read More...
Free Pattern – Double Knitted Coin Purse
3 Hour Cardigan? Really!
Are you looking for a quick and stylish knitting project? Look no further than the 3 Hour Cardigan! This pattern is designed to be completed in just three hours, making it the perfect project for a lazy weekend afternoon or … Read More...
How to make a recycled dog collar…..literally!
OK first pick yourself up off the floor when you stop giggling at this great and appropriate blog name-Sew Doggy Style. Then pop on over for Erika’s super easy tutorial on how to make a recycled collar for your dog… Read More...
Tutorial: Bucket liner from a pants leg
Brittany from Pretty Handy Girl shows how she created a liner for this bucket – out of pants leg. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Diaper clutch
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a diaper clutch with an easy Velcro closure. It’s sized perfectly to hold a travel pack of wipes and a diaper or two. Get the tutorial… Read More...
A Message to Dish Network DC re: Martha Bakes
Dear Dish Network in Washington, DC, Please, please, give us the Hallmark Channel. Not only am I missing Golden Girls and Little House on the Prairie, but I’ve not seen The Martha Stewart Show in months. And I … Read More...
Tutorial: Patched heart ornament garland
Dom from Crafted shows how to make a garland of handstitched felt hearts with little square patches. They’re cute on the garland, but you can also use them individually as ornaments. Get the how-to.
[photo from Crafted]
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DIY Sprinkles
As in, make your own sprinkles. From scratch. I will be trying this. Learn how to make homemade sprinkles HERE at Brave Tart.
Tutorial: Doe a Deer top for little girls
Shwin W. from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this adorable Doe A Deer top for her little girl. Buttons and elastic loops secure the bib front, and a little bow sits pretty at the waist. The little deer … Read More...
Tutorial: Layer Cake tiered gathered skirt for girls
Prudent Baby shows how to make their Layer Cake skirt, a tiered gathered skirt that little girls will love. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
Freebie: Valentine Subway Art from Eighteen25
The ladies at Eighteen25 have created a Valentine’s Day subway art print as a follow up to their Christmas subway art. It is available in two colour schemes, red & pink, and red, pink & brown. Click here to go … Read More...
A home for your stork scissors
Shelly from Ac-quilt-sition made this adorable keeper to store a small pair of scissors. I love the tiny yo-yos. I still have my first pair of stork embroidery scissors – a gift from my brother. Visit her post to see … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Valentine Ephemera
In collaboration with Karen of The Graphics Fairy, Katrina from Pugley Pixel created these free printable Valentine images. The images were extracted from vintage stationary that was part of Karen’s ephemera collection. Katrina also shows how she used some … Read More...
TEENY TEA FOR TWO
This is about the most charming little tea set I’ve ever seen! I was so happy to see it when the blog owner Papgena sent the link to me. I can’t imagine a more lovely Easter gift for a little … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Digital Cutting Files
This set of Valentine’s Day cutting files is available as a free download from Design House Digital. The set by Deena Rutter comes in five file formats: AI, SVG, GSD, JPG and PNG, and includes a CD or Cookie envelope, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – 2011 Books
DIY Wedding Cake Toppers/Favors
These adorable little handmade figurines featured on Once Wed made me smile! They’re meant to be used as toppers for cupcakes and/or gifts for your bridal party. The figurines can be customized for bridesmaids by using bits and pieces that … Read More...
Tutorial: Add flannel to upgrade a plain fleece blanket to boutique-style
Mariska from No Time To Be Boredshows how to give a store-bought fleece blanket a designer look by sewing a layer of flannel on the top. Use a designer flannel print to make a blanket that looks like it … Read More...
Hermione’s Scarf Inspired Mittens
The first picture I saw of these mittens was in pinks and whites, very Valentine-ish!
But this colorway is pretty too.
For the FREE pattern, click HERE!
http://www.freshislefibers.com/Patterns/hermionescarf/HermioneMittens.pdf
Jorid Linvik’s Big Book of Knitted Mittens:
45 Distinctive Scandinavian Designs is … Read More...