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...
Treats for Independence Day
Find a collection of fun foods to make for the US Independence Day HERE at Family Fun, such as this edible eagle, uncle sam ice cream, and a fruit flag.
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DIY: Bath Fizzies & Bath Bombs
Learn how easy it is to make Bath Fizzies and Bath Bombs with Soap Queen on Soap Queen TV! Bath Bombs are so easy and economical to make but they have a reputation for being tricky to create. Let Soap … Read More...
Simple Softies Book Review and Giveaway
RRP: $24.95 au Available 28th June
Simple Softies
includes 15 quick and easy patterns for quirky, cute and cuddly dolls. The toys are all designed to be hand sewn and are simple enough for children to make – either by … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Super easy yoga skirts
Patty Young from Modkid shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making super easy yoga skirts from knit fabric. This tutorial will work to make skirts for toddlers, children, or women. She uses fabrics from her new line … Read More...
Free pattern: Pencil pouch shaped like a pencil
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial and pattern for making this cute pouch that’s shaped like a giant pencil. How cute is that?? Make one for yourself to keep your pens and pencils organized in your purse, or make … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quick and easy mouse pad
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a custom mouse pad for your computer. All it takes is a couple of really cute fabric prints and some double-sided fusible interfacing. Go … Read More...
Wikipedia – Fused Glass
I find Wikipedia an interesting site in this age of the internets. Full of information. But living, breathing information since it can be updated regularly. Even you can update it. I like to see what they have to say about … Read More...
A Brief History of Rubber Stamping
I recently came across this fun read about the history of rubber stamping on the Rubber Stamping Fun website and thought others would find it interesting too, click here to read.
-Heather
DIY video tutorial: felt capelet
Claire Townsend of SmallStars had a very bad day at the Laundromat a while back. Despite being a costume designer and handling fabric for a living, she’s not always careful with her own stuff. Some of her vintage sweaters from … Read More...
Free Patterns From Berroco
Berroco has put together a free PDF file with designs from their Pure Pima collection.
Some classy, some elegant, some just to throw over your shoulders to go shuffling through the leaves.
Tutorial: Starry placemats
Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts shows how to dress up purchased plain cotton placemats with stars made from fun red, white and blue fabrics. Get your patriotic on! Get the tutorial.
[tags]placemats, Fourth of July decor, tutorial, sewing[/tags]
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Short pleated skirt with contrast hem
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this stylish mini-skirt. The pleats are a bit sassy, while the bows are sweet. The contrast bias tape hem finished off the bottom edge nicely. Go … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free Sewing Pattern : Easy T-Shirt Dress for girls
Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a girl’s t-shirt dress out of an adult-sized t-shirt. This is my favorite way to make summer playdresses for my daughter. It’s fast, it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Peek-a-boo drawstring toy sacks with windows
Make It Perfect shares a tutorial for making these super-cute and super-practical peek-a-boo drawstring toy sacks. A clear plastic window on the front gives a peek at the bag’s contents. Go to the tutorial.
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Read all about it: Tips for sewing knits, plus a tutorial for a mock coverstitch
Knit fabrics have a reputation for being difficult to work with, but really I think it’s just a matter of them behaving differently under the needle than other fabrics. Not harder, just different and requiring some adjustments in the tools … Read More...
Video: How to use the Presto Punch
A few months ago I wrote about a new product coming out from Spellbinders called the Presto Punch, it uses cartridges to punch and emboss your images in one portable machine, much cheaper and easier to store than lots of … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Beanbag Ball
Why not combine a beanbag and a ball! …here you can make your own using just a few ballons and some lentils! Craft-Project.com shows you how to make them!
