EPBOT has a great tutorial for making buttons out of coins. True, you need a Doming Block… which has to be the most spectacularly.. i don’t know… one of those things you think WOW! cool! and you do a few … Read More...
Party Monday: Peppermint
1. dessert. Make peppermint houses w
ith Martha Stewart.
2. favors. Make peppermint ornaments at All You.
3. printables. Find all the inspiration you need for a peppermint party with this Christmas party created by … Read More...
Lightbulb Christmas Ornaments
As incandescent light bulbs
become a thing of the past, so will the opportunity to create pretty ornaments from them when they burn out. I still save the burnt out ones to make new ornaments, though the ones I’m showing … Read More...
Beads of Courage on CBS News Video
I’ve written about Beads of Courage a number of times because it’s such a fantastic organization.It was created by Jean Baruch, a pediatric oncology nurse that felt there was something lacking in the way brave sick children were being “rewarded” … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequined necktie tee for little girls
Natasha from Samster Mommy guest blogs at How Does She? with a tutorial for this awesome sequined necktie tee for little girls. It was inspired by a similar shirt at Crewcuts. You really can’t go wrong with sparkle for little … Read More...
Lark Books Beadweaving Master Class giveaway redraw
Congratulations to Rebecca of cre8tiva.blogspot.com! She is the winner in the redrawing for the Lark Books Beadweaving Master Class giveaway.
Just a reminder how important it is that I can contact you after a drawing. I regret I was not … Read More...
Free pattern: Snow Pixie Hat for babies
Why are pointy hats so cute on little baby heads? I don’t know why, but I’m reduced to a puddle whenever I see a little elfish hat on a baby. This Snow Pixie Hat tutorial that Meg McElwee from Sew … Read More...
Vote on Drops New Designs!
Drops photoshoot for the Spring-Summer 2011 Designs is done. Now, we need to vote on which designs to include in their collection.
The only problem, among all of these gorgeous, fun, flirty, trendy and unique designs, you can only vote … Read More...
Free upcycled necklace tutorial
Free Pattern – Barbie Doll Sweater
Be careful knitting this sweater, once you start knitting doll clothes, it’s pretty hard to quit, especially if you have the most adorable twin girls looking at you with their big blue eyes…. never mind.
Doll clothes are fun to … Read More...
Winner of Sewing School Book Giveaway USA
9 Snowflake Craft Projects
I love snowflakes! The design itself is so versatile, from simple to intricate and everything in between. Whether it’s small children cutting off little bits of folded paper to make a pretty design or an adult painstakingly crafting each little … Read More...
Project: Book Tree
I love using old book pages in my art so I really liked this idea. Visit Sew Homegrown to learn how to turn some old book pages into a fun tree for the holidays.
-Heather
Do you Love making cards? … Read More...
Book review: Love Kills Slowly
You will adore Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch
, a collection of charts based on designs by legendary tattoo artist Ed Hardy. Promotional materials note,
… Read More...Each design in Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch includes a full-color picture of the original, a
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free Christmas … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s year-round dress
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs at If Life Was Like a Cupcake with a tutorial showing how to make this versatile and pretty dress for little girls. She calls it her Swinter Dress because it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt bacon Christmas ornament
For those of us who like to inject a little lighthearted humor into your Christmas decorating, Serena from Seremeres shows how to make a felt bacon Christmas ornament. I love his happy smiling face!! You could start a new holiday … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew easy shepherd headwear for Nativity
Toad from Toad’s Treasures Shoppe shares a tutorial on her blog showing what may be the world’s easiest way to make shepherd headwear for a Nativity. You can make one from a large square of fabric with just a … Read More...