Disney from Ruffles and Stuff is at it again, making old things new and fabulous again. This time she shows how she turned her daughter’s outgrown tights into some stinkin’ cute knee socks. The bows on the tops of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s skirt with flower appliques
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial for making this lovely little girls’ skirt with flower appliques. The cream corduroy is perfect for winter! If it’s not cold where you live, you could easily make this in a lighter … Read More...
Tutorial: Fluffy fabric pom poms
Once Wed has the how-to for making these fluffy fabric pom poms. They show them as wedding decorations, but these would be beautiful just about anywhere. I think they’d be lovely hanging on a front door. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Best of 2009 at the Kitchn
The kitchn is taking a trip down memory lane, starting with the most popular posts from last winter 2009. See the roundup HERE, including recipes, sweets, cool kitchen products and just cool kitchens. This picture is from the birthday … Read More...
Needle-Felted Scarves with Yarn Stripes
Maybe you would like to make one of these scarves or dress one up that you already have. Go to Martha Stewart’s for complete instructions. In hues of blue, gray, and cream, these scarves evoke the look of men’s suiting. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated organza edging
Threads magazine shows how to create pleated edging of pleated organza. They used a Perfect Pleater, which is now on my “must have” sewing accessory list. Get the how-to.
[photo from Threads magazine]
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Tutorial: Inserting parallel lines of piping into a bodice
little girl Pearl shows how she inserted parallel lines of piping into the bodice of a jumper. This small addition (plus a couple of matching covered buttons) adds so much to the basic bodice design! Find out how to do … Read More...
Freebie: Paper Doll Download
I have always loved paper dolls and still do, so much fun to cut, color and dress and now to print. If you or your little one loves them too visit the Angel Company to download this cute paper doll… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy but stylish circular vest
Threads magazine shows how to make this stylish vest out of a circular piece of fabric. It’s as simple as drafting a circle, cutting the armholes, and binding it off. Get the instructions from Threads magazine.
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New Year’s Garland = Letter Practice!
Kaboose has some incredible ideas for New Year’s which is only a few days away. I love the idea of making a New Year’s banner or garland to teach your children about letter recognition and how to draw each letter!… Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a hand muff from minky
Alexis from My Mama Made It created this hand muff for her daughter out of soft minky fur, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Love it! Get the how-to.
[photo from My Mama Made It]
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Tutorial: Two methods for lump-free t-shirt hems
I love making t-shirts, but I’m not so much in love with hemming them. More often than not, they end up a stretched out, lumpy mess. Pam from Off the Cuff Style shows her two favorite methods for creating lump-free … Read More...
New Release: Crafty Stamp Set
Taylored Expressions stamps has just released the perfect stamp set for any crafter. Whether you (or someone you know) knit, paint, stamp, quilt, sew or scrap this set is for you! Perfect for tags and labels to attach to to … Read More...
WORLD’S COOLEST AFGHAN
I teased some of you with a post on CP List regarding an afghan that was given to me by my friend Teresa. First, the gift was unexpected (and unnecessary), generous, and make me joyous!! Teresa ‘resuced’ this afghan from … Read More...
Countdown Clock for Little Ones
Kaboose has a great way for you to squeeze in a little lesson on telling time and counting with your little ones. Why not make a Countdown Clock on New Year’s!
I love this simple idea…who says school doesn’t take … Read More...
Recycled Ornaments from Tissue Paper
Craft Test Dummies is already thinking about New Years!! Check out her great idea for resolving to use more of what she would normally get rid of. This ornament uses tissue paper from your presents under the tree!
Tutorial: Raw-edged headband
Mama Monster from Made By the Mama Monster shows how to make a fabric headband. The edges are left raw, a popular look with the added bonus of an easy seam finish. Add a large fabric flower for a dramatic … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Fabric mail playset
Candace from Sparkle Power made this fabric mail playset as Christmas gifts. Included in the set are fabric postcards with removable “stamps” and a mail carrier sack. Fabulous!! Read more about her project here and here.
New Year’s Time Capsule
Why not spend some time before the New Year and make a time capsule with your children? Kaboose Crafts shows you how!
Merry Christmas!
A Very Merry Christmas to all of our readers!!
Hope you have a wonderful day!