Here is a modern take on the traditional quilt-as-you-go method. Designed by Cori over on Hey, Let’s Make Stuff!, this isn’t what you traditionally think of when you think of this technique.
This tutorial is for an 18 inch … Read More...
85 Stunning Butterfly Machine Embroidery Designs
With the arrival of warmer temperatures comes the arrival of butterflies. They are so lovely to look at in their rainbow of colors and sizes. Capture the beauty of a butterfly with some lovely machine embroidery designs. These are … Read More...
Waffle Candles Anyone?
This month I have been looking for new and exciting candle making molds to share with you. I know that food-themed candles are not new, but they are definitely making a comeback. These waffle molds re perfect for creating … Read More...
Easy Quilted Tablet Case – Sewing Tutorial
Sew a quilted tablet case to keep your tablet or reader protected when you’re not using it. Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew this easy table case. The quilting provides some padding to help protect your tablet from … Read More...
Spring Butterfly Cards
Adelina used pretty stamps from Ellen Hutson and colorful inks from Catherine Pooler for these wonderful Spring Butterfly Cards. The stamps have such a modern graphic feel that the complementary ink colors she used work perfectly together, no need for … Read More...
Game Time Layout
This fun layout from Krislyn features all the fun of staying inside on a stormy day and playing games indoors. Using papers, stickers and dies from Creative Memories she designed a page with lots of color and images that capture … Read More...
5 Egg Collecting Apron Crochet Patterns
This roundup is for crochet patterns to make egg gathering or egg collection aprons.
I am pretty sure this one “Egg Collecting Apron” is one of the original designs around, I know I have been seeing this crochet apron for … Read More...
Beach Romper Swimsuit Coverup – DIY Sewing Tutorial
This romper style coverup is perfect for beach vacations! Made from a knit fabric, it’s easy to pack. And when you get to the beach, it layers nicely over a swimsuit. The romper style and the deep V and open … Read More...
Soft Fabric Ball – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a soft fabric ball for kids and pets to play with! Heather Handmade has a tutorial and a free sewing pattern you can use. It’s easy enough for a beginner to make, and can be made from smaller cuts … Read More...
A New Kind of Twin Set Knitting Pattern
I love to knit tank tops and short sleeved sweaters, but I’m cold most of the year so I don’t always wear those types of projects that much. But it would be great for me to knit a tank top … Read More...
Bubbles Cross Stitch Pattern
I saw this amazing bubbles cross stitch pattern on Pinterest the other day and knew I had to share it with you.
The design is from Coricamo Embroidery, and it uses 24 colors. It’s designed to be worked on black … Read More...
How to Transfer Embroidery Images onto Darker Fabric
If you have ever tried to transfer an embroidery image onto darker fabric, you know that it is not always as straightforward as transferring onto light fabric. This tutorial from My Poppet Makes guides you through the entire process.
Using … Read More...
World Earth Day Crafts And Activities
Let me begin by saying every day should be Earth Day, but it isn’t. So April 22nd has been set aside every year to make sure that people around the world stop and take notice of the world around them. … Read More...
3 Easy Organic Face Creams You Can Make At Home
3 Easy Homemade Organic Face Creams
Our skin deserves organic ingredients the same way we nourish our body with organic foods. Many non-organic products contain harmful and toxic chemicals that cause skin rashes, irritation, and in extreme cases, cancer. … Read More...
Floral 50th Birthday Card
The beautiful Pink Roses on this birthday card from Therese have so much depth and dimension to them! She used layering stencils and ink pads to color all the layers and then stamped the outline and the result is a … Read More...
DIY Mini Clothespin Collage Frame Wall Art
This mini clothespin picture frame DIY is a great way to share all your favorite family memories in one spot. You can take any style picture frame, from a trendy farmhouse look or modern bohemian vibe to something timeless and … Read More...
Happy Me Layout
Tracey combined stamping, paint and foiling for the background on her mixed media Happy me layout. This amazing design has so much texture, color and movement! I love how the sepia tone photo really stands out against all the color.… Read More...
Book Review – Fun Animal Pillows Crochet Patterns
If you know a little person in need of a snuggly crocheted friend, then look no further than Fun Animal Pillows! Inside you’ll find instructions for nine great big, whimsical animal buddies, and to say they’re cute is a… Read More...
Stretchy Twist Headband – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a stretchy twist headband with this free pattern from Threads Monthly. The headband has a twist in the middle and elastic at the back. It’s made from a stretchy knit so it’s easy to get a good fit. The … Read More...
2 Mini Slimline Cards from 1 Panel
Cathy is sharing a great way to create two cards from one stamped panel. She used a large circle with dots rubber stamp to ink and then heat emboss in clear on white cardstock, the added colorful bands ink blending … Read More...