Lydia added a pretty spotlight of color in the center of her floral card using vellum. By stamping on one side of the vellum and coloring on the backside with colored pencils she achieved a soft blended look with out … Read More...
Ruffle Scrunchie DIY Sewing Tutorial
This ruffle scrunchie is a fun variation on a basic scrunchie, and would be super cute worn around a bun or ponytail! Violet at I Can Sew This has a tutorial showing how to make one. The scrunchie has … Read More...
50 Halloween Themed Cookies You Can Bake At Home
Halloween is a fun time of year, especially when it comes to edible crafts and baking. It’s a great excuse to get creative in the kitchen to come up with all different types of themed food, cakes, drinks and of … Read More...
Masculine & Feminine Layouts w/ Same Papers
Lisa Dickinson has some great tips for getting more from your pattern papers. She used the same paper to create both a masculine page and a feminine page. By using the paper to create different design elements like flowers and … Read More...
Amigurumi Dinosaur Free Crochet Pattern
This is a free crochet pattern for a big amigurumi brontosaurus dinosaur!
This dinosaur’s head, neck, and body are crocheted all in one piece, from top to bottom. The snout, legs, and tail are made separately and sewn in place. … Read More...
Quilting – Half Square Triangles – 8 at a time
A quick and easy way to make multiple half-square triangles at once. If you need a lot of them, they can be tedious to make. But with this 8 at a time method, you can whip them out in a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Upcycled Denim Jean Christmas Stocking
I made a couple of beautiful upcycled Christmas stockings, using old denim and daddy’s old shirts and a few other bits and pieces, I think they are worth showing what you can do with stuff lying around. You can see … Read More...
How to Make Piping – Sewing Tutorial
Piping is used in a wide variety of sewing projects, from pillows to bags to clothing, because adds a nice finish, and sometimes a fun pop of color, to the edges. You can buy pre-made piping at the fabric store, … Read More...
How to Sew a Phone Pillow Stand – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Are you tired of having to hold your phone while watching a video? Then watch Hellosewing’s video tutorial and learn how to make a DIY phone pillow stand that will hold your phone for you from now on! This phone … Read More...
10 Free Halloween Quilt Blocks
From ghosts to pumpkins, these not-so-spooky Halloween quilt block patterns from some talented makers are sure to make your next quilt spooktacular! Best of all, they are all free, which is the best kind of treat there is for quilters. … Read More...
Punch Needle Tutorial
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new hobbies to start. Not that I have the time to do them of course, but I can always dream. My craft room has a whole area dedicated to … Read More...
11 Free Halloween Needle Felted Tutorials
This roundup is for Halloween themed needle felting tutorials, it was actually quite hard to find all 11 of these tutorials, it looks like not too many of us are making Halloween projects when it comes to felting. If you … Read More...
Knit a Starwars Droid Hat Modeled After BB-8
Celebrate Star Wars with this hat designed to look like the top of the droid BB-8. It’s easier than it looks, with just four rounds of stranded knitting, a few color changes and a bit of duplicate stitch detailing to … Read More...
Tips and Tricks for Ink Blending
Ink Blending has been a popular trend in card making for awhile now but I see a lot of card makers say they just can’t get the look they are wanting. Simon Hurley has some helpful tips like choosing the … Read More...
Harry Potter Layouts
Jo Boland used the new Witches and Wizards products from Echo Park to design some cool Harry Potter themed layouts. If you’ve been to the Wizarding World theme parks, visited the WB Studio Tour in London, been to see the … Read More...
The Gift Box No-Sew Ornament Pattern
This is a no sew pattern, but it is so pretty I still had to share it here on the sewing blog.
The complete no-sew pattern includes step-by-step photo diagrams and instructions to create a beautiful ornament for your Christmas … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Sensory Elephant Baby Rattle
This baby rattle uses wooden rings 
as ears and handles, making it perfect for the grab and grasp milestone of a baby.
The best thing about this pattern is it is part of the Sensory Baby Toys – 20 Handmade … Read More...
Turkey Craft Napkin Rings
Turkey craft napkin rings are such an adorable way to personalize your holiday dinner table. I love crafting, but am too busy for complicated crafts. This kids turkey craft is easy to do, even for beginning crafters, and still looks … Read More...
Blanket Scarf DIY Sewing Tutorial
A flannel blanket scarf will keep you warm and cozy even in cold weather. They’re easy to make from plaid flannel fabric with this tutorial by Heather Handmade. The sewing part is actually quite fast, and the rest you … Read More...
Stamped Clay Earrings
I love seeing other crafters using a tool or product to create something completely new! Dina Kowal use her glimmer hot foil plates
that would normally be used for foiling and instead use them to stamp an impression into polymer … Read More...