Flower Girl Designs offers this free PDF pattern for a reversible summer tote. She also has several other PDF patterns for sale in her Etsy shop. Get the free pattern.
Tap Shoe Necklace
If you’re like me, you’ve got more memories of dance studios than classrooms from your growing up years. And while I may not miss the pointe shoes or the tens of thousands of leotards I had to own, I definitely … Read More...
Cool idea: A cutting table from old doors
When I first saw the picture of this cutting table posted by Violet of Violet Craft, I thought, “Man, that chick laid out some cash for such a pretty table!” Then I read the post, where she explains that … Read More...
Sweet Stuff on Sticks
Learn to make cake pops from the Kitchn and cotton candy fairy bites from Conversations With A Cupcake.
Reclaimed Fabric Bags
Gorgeous fabric bags (like the one pictured above) are for sale through Lynx Designs. Each one is unique, made from reclaimed fabric sourced locally in Andalucia, Spain, and for every bag sold a donation is made to help save the … Read More...
Free Slippers from Prayer Shawl Ministries
This free slipper pattern comes to us from the Prayer Shawl Ministries Blog.
Wanting to continue in the Prawer Shawl Knitting but already having more shawls than needed, this blogger came up with the idea of knitting and then fulling … Read More...
Millefiori Madness
Read all about it. How beautiful chips of colorful glass can lean towards obsession and then back again. The Shebamakeda blog will tell you all about it!
80s sweater to cool cowl
Look what Meghan from Clementine’s Closet is doing with thrifted sweaters! A few alterations take this sweater from 80s doldrums to this-year-stylish. See more about this project at Wardrobe Refashion, or visit Meghan’s Etsy shop Clementine’s Closet.
[tags]sewing, refashion, … Read More...
Celebrate Spinning During National Craft Month
From Stefani, assistant editor of SpinOff Magazine…
While most of us have fiber on the mind all year long, this month provides a special opportunity to honor spinning and other crafty endeavors because March is National Craft Month.
You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a spring tote
Jill from Homemade by Jill made this pretty spring tote, and shows how you can make one, too. She made it from two tea towels (one for the outside, one for the inside). Load it up with a blanket and … Read More...
Book Review and Giveaway
Read a review on Sherry Steveson’s book When Life Gives You Lemons
, and then enter to win a copy of the book!
[tags]scrapbooking, giveaway, book review[/tags]
Tutorial: Sew a set of cocktail napkins
“You know, you can only use a paper napkin once and then you have to throw it away.” These words of wisdom were offered to me by my 5-year-old daughter. And she’s right. So go for a greener solution with … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a sweater vest into a dirndl
Look at what Hannah from knick knacks & ric rac did with a thrifted sweater vest. She turned it into a dirndl! Brilliant!! And if that’s not enough, she gives a tutorial to show you how it’s done. Get the … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Math
Katie’s Nesting Spot posted two really great math activities designed for younger elementary students. She even provides printable templates so that you can use them in your classroom or at home!! They both teach the concept of greater and less … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Daisy Janie’s upcoming Urbana line
Take a look at the soon-to-be-released Urbana fabric line from Daisy Janie! The line has 5 designs in 3 colorways, and is printed on 100% organic cotton sateen. See more at Daisy Janie’s blog or at her business website.… Read More...
Shamrocks From Vicki Howell
Craft, Rock, and Love…. and Shamrocks!
Vicki Howell does it again, with her quick and easy, stashbusting free shamrock pattern.
Visit Vicki at her blog and make some of these for yourself and all of your friends: http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-love-to-create-knitted-bejewelled.html
Nikki’s Free Hooded Scarf With Pockets Knitting Pattern
Nikki In Stitches sent me this link. Very pretty! And it’s a free pattern on her blog. Scarves are very useful, and this one complete with hood AND pockets is just great. I love the color, Nikki, thanks for sending … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring clean your sewing machine
As spring arrives, our thoughts turn to cleaning. We spruce up our houses, thin out our closets, sweep the dust off of the porch. But what about your sewing machine? This trusty partner of yours needs a spring cleaning, too. … Read More...
Knitty Spring Hits The Shelves… Er, I Mean The Web!
The new issue of Knitty is here: http://www.knitty.com/
While I realize this will cause riots, mayhem in the streets, and general overloading of their server, I still feel the need to tell you to go there! I’m sure they will … Read More...
Recycled Soda Can Mirror
This amazing piece of art was made using recycled soda cans. The frame measures 12×12, so I can’t even imagine the hours it took to piece together those pieces of aluminum in a manner that was both artistic and appealing!