I love the large globe die cut Dorymar used on the background of this Travel layout. The large “Travel” page title stands out boldly over the open cut globe design with the brown and blue pattern papers behind. The clusters … Read More...
How to make fringed handles for handbags
Fringed handles are easy to make once you use the right type of fabric.
The best fabric for this type of handle is one that ravels easily with think weft and warp yarn-dyed threads woven to make a design.
The … Read More...
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper with an Invisible Zipper Foot
Learn how to sew an invisible zipper with an invisible zipper foot
. The foot takes the guesswork out of sewing it and creates a beautifully straight line.
The foot takes the guesswork out of sewing it and creates a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – DIY Minion Tote Bag
Make a DIY Minion Tote Bag that is perfect for trips to the pool, a library tote, or even a preschool book bag. The kids drew pictures of their favorite Minion characters and I thought it would be fun to … Read More...
9 Techniques with Distress Oxide Sprays
Distress Ink Oxide Sprays from Tim Holtz
are so versatile! Laurel Beard has 9 different ways you can use these sprays on your cards, they work perfectly on their own as colorful backgrounds and you can use them with stencils, … Read More...
June Bullet Journal Pages
The design team over at Catherine Pooler used colorful inks, stamps and a stencil for some great Bullet Journal Pages for the month of June. The outdoors and camping themes are perfect for this time of year and also work … Read More...
Cool building activity of with a fan and Legos
This looks like a fun activity to do on a hot day. Gather up your Lego stash and a fan with paper and markers and you are off to the races. Pop on over to the blog Lego Librarian for … Read More...
21 Weekend Wet Felting Projects
Felting is a versatile and creative craft that has been around for centuries. It involves the process of interlocking fibers together to create a dense and matted fabric. While there are several ways to felt, wet felting is one of … Read More...
DIY Simple Clay Earrings
These simple but elegant clay earrings are very chic and stylish. You need no clay skills to be able to make these earrings, Just follow the tutorial here and read the instructions on your polymer clay or fimo packet. I … Read More...
Quilt Block Pattern -Woodland Creatures
This beautiful PDF Pattern Set includes 4 different Woodland Creatures block patterns.
It includes Barney the Bear, Skippy the Squirrel, Furry the Fox and Olivia the Owl pattern. All of these blocks are adorable but if you are only after … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Harmony Cowl
Wrap up with this colourful cowl designed by Kate Rowell. This free crochet cowl pattern uses the yarn Boho Spirit and Boho Spirit Solid, both are a fabulously soft, roving yarn. The solid yarn works well with Boho Spirit’s … Read More...
First Fall Knitty is Here
I know it’s just barely officially summer, but we knitters need time to make things before we can wear them, so it might be almost time to start thinking about fall knitting, or at least those pieces that help us … Read More...
Simple Painted Card Backgrounds
By using a paintbrush and paint and painting short stripes you can create some simple but effective card backgrounds. Using different paints like watercolor or gouache will give you different looks. Debby explored this idea and created several different cards … Read More...
Summer Camp Page
I love all the different patterns and colors on this Summer Camp layout from Shimelle. She used strips of different pattern papers in rows to create a thick border across the page, which is a great way to use up … Read More...
Free Printable Tooth Fairy Letter
Children get so excited when they lose a tooth because that means a visit from the tooth fairy. This free tooth fairy letter template and coloring page is perfect for helping them write their letter to the tooth fairy.
Looking … Read More...
Applique Cuddle Garden Plush Rug
This cuddly plush rug is perfect for spring sewing. It’s made with minky
(aka cuddle) fabric to be super soft and has a foam interior to be extra cushioned underfoot. I’ve provided free downloadable patterns for all the appliqués to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial – How to Sew Bow Cuffs
Make some statement sleeves with these cute bow cuffs! They are simple and can be added to any sewing pattern with a cuff! It’s such a cute little detail to add a little bit of something extra to an otherwise … Read More...
Free In The Hoop Pattern – ITH Scissor Holder
This free machine embroidery pattern is for an In The hoop design to create a scissor holder. I love this pattern, especially this colourful variation. You are only limited by your fabric choices when it comes to creating something special … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Sheridan Dress / Top
This sewing pattern is by LittleLizardKing or LLK as their customers refer to them.
These patterns are adorable and the photos to go with them look like they are straight out of a modelling catalogue. You don’t get to 54,000 … Read More...
Book Review – Serger Sewing Basics
Discover why professional sewers rely on their sergers for garment construction, decorative techniques, home decorating, quilting and so much more. Whether you are a longtime serger owner or someone who has recently purchased a serger (or removed it from your … Read More...