Fall-themed crafts are always a popular choice, and faux leather leaves offer a refreshing twist on the traditional autumn decorations. While leaves made from paper or fabric are common, using faux leather adds a unique texture and durability that sets … Read More...
Tutorial: Portable Tea Party
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this portable tea party setup. It includes napkins, placemats (which could double as fabric plates), and a tablecloth that cinches up into a drawstring bag to carry it all in. And did … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias-edged potholders
Deborah from Whipstitch joins the Celebrate Yellow month at MADE with a tutorial showing how to make bias-edged potholders. Because the bias trim is flexible edging, you can make these in just about any shape you want. Banana, anyone? Get … Read More...
Project Tutorial: T- Slider Card
Click here to visit the Paper Punch Addiction blog and learn how to make one of these fun T-Slider Cards.
-Heather
Tutorial: Paint your own custom fabric prints
Ann from As a Canvas guest blogs at No Big Dill (her sister’s blog) with a tutorial showing how she created this handpainted design on this dress she made for her daughter. If you want to know how to create … Read More...
DIY Lunchables
I love this idea: Make your own DIY Lunchables
. Find it HERE at babble.
Tutorial: A Quick Guide to Your DSLR Camera
This great tutorial on the Kevin & Amanda blog will help you to get out of shooting auto! In the article they address using Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, as well as a bit about ISO and focusing. Click here … Read More...
More Halloween Treats. More More More.
I’m just going nuts with all these Halloween treats out there. How can I possibly cover them all in only a month and a half? Check out this collection of clever goodies at Country Living, like these bat cupcakes… Read More...
Giveaway: From Spain with Love quilt book
Roberta at Bobbi’s Blog by Roberta Cardew is giving away a copy of her just-released book From Spain with Love: 11 Quilts Celebrate Mediterranean Color. She’s a talented sewer and quilter and just happens to be the owner of … Read More...
Interview with Andrew Thornton
Ray Hemachandra of Lark Crafts Jewelry & Beading recently interviewed jewelry designer, writer, painter, and soon to be organized Andrew Thornton. If you missed my post about Andrew’s de-stash sale, head over to see what goodies you need. … Read More...
Vintage Doily Crochet Blanket
you make this exquisite afghan!
Handmade doilies can be had for less than $1 at most thrift stores and flea markets. I often find myself rescuing them when I am perfectly capable of crocheting my own. I just can’t resist … Read More...
Free Font: Impact Label
This cool labeling font is available as a free download from Da Font. It is also comes in a black text on white background version. Click here to go to download. (Via Creature Comforts and Monika Wright)
Video Tutorials from Pages 4 The Ages
Jennifer of Pages 4 The Ages has launched a YouTube channel where she shares weekly video tutorials with scrapbooking tips, techniques and tricks. Her most recent video shares ideas for beating scrapper’s block. Click here to visit Pages 4 The … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Parade Time
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery.
DIY: Oat & Clay Body Wash
According to the “Design It Yourself” Skincare blog, clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals that are typically formed over long periods of time by the gradual weathering of rocks. Follow up your reading of this … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new seat cushion for a dolly stroller
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shows to make a new seat cushion for a dolly stroller. Adding a pretty cushion allows you to personalize the itty stroller, and gives a comfy place for dolly to sit while out on her walks. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a smocked top from a dress shirt
Suzie from Su Sews So-So shows how to make this smocked top out of a man’s dress shirt. What a cute top! The shirt is held up by the elastic smocking, so the halter is optional. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Patternless messenger bag
FabricWorm shares a tutorial on their blog for making a messenger bag. The rectangular shaped bag requires no pattern. Make one from one of the many modern prints in the FabricWorm shop. Get the how-to.
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Tulip Baby Blanket
No pattern on this one, the idea came from one of Barbara Walker’s Treasuries.
Click on this link for more pictures and ideas!
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only group to get, well, knitting patterns, ask … Read More...
Circular Peyote Stitch
This stunning bracelet, called Going Green by creator Beadsforever, was created using circular peyote stitch. Handmade Jewelry Club offers insight about this versatile technique in a series of blog posts. Find what you need to get started, the right … Read More...