Nicci from Dye N’ Stitch is dying fabric to use in a project to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Today she shares how to leave designs on the fabric using the shibori dying method. Tomorrow she will make a rabbit … Read More...
Wearable planters
Take a look at Poppytalk’s blog to see these cool mini-planters from Made by Colleen. Or jump over to Made by Colleen’s Etsy store and buy one to take a bit of green with you no matter where you travel.
Tutorial: Blowing Kisses Valentine’s skirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Blowing Kisses Valentine’s skirt for little girls. The skirt is made from an adult-sized t-shirt (no hemming!) which is reverse appliqued with a shower of pretty hearts. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric envelope for Valentine’s love letters
Marion Boddy-Evans from Mad Cat Art Studio shares a downloadable tutorial for making a fabric envelope perfect for a special Valentie’s Day love letter. A pinked square of fabric serves as the “stamp.” Be sure to read how she addressed … Read More...
New kits: Valentine pins
I heart these new kits from Karen of maggie makes. Buy the kit and make a softie pin for your valentine. The kit includes everything you need, right down to the hoop and needles. Or give a kit to a … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece car seat cover
Fleece Fun! has a free pattern and tutorial for making a car seat cover. Made from fleece, the cover sits over a removable car seat to keep a small baby warm when out in the cold winter weather. Get the … Read More...
Free patterns: Flutter By series
Great news!! Kelly Fletcher of materialistic has started a new free-pattern series–“six butterflies,” she says, “with a hint of summer in the colourway.” Go to her blog post for the link to the first fab download.
A beautiful combo from SharonB
I adore this stitch combo from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band sampler. Simple, classic, beaded perfection. Get the details from Sharon’s Pin Tangle blog post.
Tweens try free-motion embroidery
Gina of Fan My Flame shows off the fabulous results of giving eight 10- and 11-year-old girls a little instruction in free-motion embroidery and then turning them loose on a portrait project. See their rockin work on Gina’s blog post… Read More...
Potholders and Washrags From Knit 1 For The Road
Your kitchen will be stylish with these cute accessories. I personally LOVE my handknit washcloths. And my knitted potholders just make my kitchen a bit cozier!
Margaret Nock, from Knit 1 For The Road has the same idea.
You … Read More...
Inspiration: Shirlee Fassell
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook gives us some luscious glimpses of her latest work, a “crazy art quilt.” See more photos on her blog post.
Tutorial and pattern: Valentine owl
Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes shows us how to applique, embroider, and assemble this sweet valentine owl. See the tute.
Check out these long-stitch kits
Melissa of Day to Day was inspired by her daughter’s long-stitch project. (The kit was a gift from grandmother.) So she started searching for kits worthy of her time, and she found some real winners. She shares her finds and … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Knitted Krock Socks!
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
As someone who loves to save money and enjoys DIY projects, stumbling upon Why Not Sew’s blog was a real treat. I was amazed to find a recipe for creating … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: I Heart You
February is a lot of different things! Heart and Stroke Month. Valentine’s Day! Romance, love, hearts, chocolates… I’m starting it off with a week of polymer clay heart goodness
1. Pink Floral Heart by MastRpieces
2. Abstract Patterned Heart by … Read More...
DIY, Valentine’s Felted Hearts Card
Every person on your Valentine’s list would love one of these cards. Fuzzy red hearts against a dramatic white background add pizzazz to a sweet Valentine’s card. The crafters in your life will appreciate your unique “I love you”! Check … Read More...
Project: Stamped Valentine Gift Bag
A Very Creative Bride
Crafty bride-to-be Heidi has posted a flurry of creative ideas for the DIY bride on her blog Hands Occupied. I loved the light up banner shown above, but it’s just one of many great ideas dreamed up by this … Read More...
Vintage Rosette Cupcake Toppers
Learn to make these vintage-y rosette paper cupcake toppers HERE at Country Living.