This delightful project comes from Scrappergirl. Learn how to make a similar photo ornament, as well as how to use several of them to make a garland.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Rachel Wrap Shirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional is hosting a 3-part sew-along for her Rachel Wrap Shirt for little girls. This pretty shirt is edged with bias trim and has tie closures.
First she shows how to draft the pattern, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric checkbook cover
Small Fry & Co. shares a tutorial for making a fabric notebook cover. It’s got pockets for your checkbook, your check register (so you can keep up with what you spend!), and loose receipts. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Sweatshirt Infinity Scarf
Marla Grace from Marla Plain & Small shows how to make a soft Sweatshirt Infinity Scarf. One yard of sweatshirt fleece will yield three scarves – that’s one for you, and two to give away to friends. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Reversible Bucket Bag
You can find a free downloadable PDF pattern for this Reversible Bucket Bag over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. It’s an excerpt from the book The Bag Making Bible
by Lisa Lam. Go to the pattern.
Freebie: Valentine Subway Art
Tutorial: Valentine’s table runner
Jennifer from Two Butterflies whipped up this lacy table runner to set the mood for Valentine’s Day. Mood set. She assures readers that this is a simple project with only the most basic quilting skills necessary to succeed. So, beginners … Read More...
Tip: Organize to Inspire
I love this idea from Melissa over at Bursts of Creativity on organizing to inspire creativity. She how she used these old muffin tins to organize items in colour schemes that she is currently inspired by.
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Valentine’s Day Cookies for Kids. And Some for Adults.
Find Valentine’s Day cookie decorating how-tos HERE at How Does She? with options for kids (awww, cute hearts) and adults (yowza lingerie).
Candy Cane Beets
Kudos to the kitchn for seeking out beauty in food. They compiled six recipes that use candy cane beets that are gorgeously presented. Find the roundup HERE. Shown is Chioggia Beet Carpaccio by Megg from Pop Artichoke!.
Tutorial: Make Your Own Art Journal
Katie at Punk Projects shows you how you can make your own art journal from scratch using printer paper and art mediums like acrylics, water colours and glitter. You will also need a sewing machine. Click here to go … Read More...
Free Printable: Valentine’s Day Treat Bag Toppers
Find a free printable for these cute Valentine’s Day treat bag toppers HERE at Glorious Treats.
Local crafters unite!
Do you buy items in local stores that are from local crafters? I like to. My local pet store had some cute hand sewn catnip mice. They are very cute, can be made from pretty tiny scraps and cats love … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Precious
Free Printables: Table Numbers
These simple but chic table numbers are the perfect detail for your wedding reception. You can download them for free over at the Knotty Bride. Don’t forget to download the matching set of mini flags!
Tutorial: Wedding Planner
A wedding planner is the perfect place to corral all the ideas, photos, magazine pages, brochures, etc. that a bride to be gathers for inspiration. Mrs. Cummings Rx sent in this tutorial for the planner she created for an engaged … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined Envelopes
A reader from Tradewind Tiaras, Inc. sent in this quick and easy tutorial for creating your own custom lined envelopes. A great way to personalize your invitations without breaking the bank! Thanks for the suggestion! Go here to read the … Read More...
9 Valentine Wreath Ideas you can make at home
Love is in the air! I can’t believe I haven’t made a wreath to hang on my door for Valentine’s Day. With Covid and lockdowns all around the world, I feel that dressing up and decorating our front porch really … Read More...
Newsy: Issue 4 Fat Quarterly
It’s almost here. The Fat Quarterly Issue 4 – Solids eZine is out Thursday Jan 27th. Woo hoo! You can preview some sample pages before committing to buy. It’s $8.00 for a single issue and $28.00 for a one year … Read More...
Victorine Scarf/Shawlette Pattern
This is really pretty. Now if you’ve read this blog for any amount of time, you know that I’m not a lacy shawl sort of person. If I’m going to wear a shawl it’s going to be something to keep … Read More...