Andrew brown made the cover story for the Albuquerque Journal today. Read the article and hear about how he found glass and what his technique is. Andrew says his “quest is to make things that have not been made … Read More...
Free garment patterns for medical care
Recently, my grandmother fell and broke her arm. Given that she’s nearly 94 years old, it is incredibly lucky that she did not hurt herself worse than she did. However, the broken arm did present a considerable clothing challenge. With … Read More...
Glass Floral Beads for Spring on Etsy
Beautifully light and springy floral handmade glass beads on Etsy by seller DerondaDesigns. I love the soft pastel background with the intricate flower on the front. And there’s a whole set of them!
DIY Pop-Tarts
Tutorial: Lengthen onesie sleeves with a layered look
Lengthen the sleeves of a standard onesie by giving it the layered tee look. All it takes is a little bit of knit to stitch to the bottom of the short sleeves. Samster Mommy shows you how. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Fabulous Felt Flowers – Part 1 and part 2 By: Lynne Farris Designs
These two tutorial videos were found on one of carol Duvall’s shows on HGTV.com. These videos on fabulous felt flowers by Lynne Farris come in two parts. Part one is how to create a bird of paradise and part 2 … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a halter top for your toddler
The Green Wife shares a tutorial for making a halter top for a toddler girl. The shirt is pretty in its simplicity and can be completed in an hour. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cool blouse from a boxy dress shirt
Take a boxy dress shirt to loose-fitting summer cool with this tutorial from Jezze. In this refashion, the shirt collar is removed and the extra width gets taken out with a huge pleat in the center. Get the how-to … Read More...
CRAFTS ‘N THINGS
Crafts ‘n Things is one of my favorite general crafting magazines. It always has the latest crafts, great pictures, and you can usually count on at least one or two crochet projects in it. The April, 2009 issue is one … Read More...
Free quilt pattern: Starry nights
Tutorial: Double-point darts for great shaping
Double-point darts are used to nip a shirt in at the waist and then let it expand back out at the hips. The process for inserting a double-point dart is different than for a single-point dart. Wardrobe Refashion tells how … Read More...
Free pattern: Stitched lady
Tutorial: Sew a small purse for your toddler
Little girls love dressing up like their mamas. And that includes slinging a little purse over their shoulders. Dee from Getting Crafty shows how to make a purse for your little one. I love the flat bow embellishment! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Jordy tote bag
Jordynn Mackenzie offers a free pattern for the Jordy bag – a versatile, roomy tote. Get the free pattern.
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Free pattern: Embroidered pillow
Designer Mary Ayres uses embroidery and buttons to give this throw-pillow an extra dash of flair. And the pattern is free! Get the pattern from FreePatterns.com.
DIY Blue Delft China Crafts
Tutorial: Spring ruffle sleeveless top
Here in the southern United States it seems that our mild spring weather is already giving way to the heat of summer. For the warmer temps, what can be better than this ruffle top? Made by Rae shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Dining room chair pad with removable cover
Spool{} shares a tutorial for making chair cushions from a fabric shower curtain she picked up on clearance from Target. The buttonholess at the top of the shower curtain become functional pieces of the finished cushion, allowing you to tie … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an envelope-back pillow
Apartment Therapy shows how to make an envelope back pillow. The envelope-style closure on the back means that you can easily insert (and later remove) a pillow form. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a hanging basket to hold crib toys
CREATE STUDIO shares a tutorial for making a fabric basket that hangs in the crib to hold toys. How clever! If you sewed any of the curtains or bumpers for the nursery, chances are you have scraps that will match the … Read More...