Faith of Ordinary Mommy Design wanted to use some doilies crocheted by her grandmother in her decor. So she mounted them on fabric and hooped them up. Brilliant! Learn the technique from her blog post.… Read More ...
Embroidery basics for newbies
If you’ve thought about trying embroidery but you’re afraid it’s a bit too complicated, Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting will boost your confidence. Her post covers the basics from tools and materials to simple stitches and troubleshooting. Check it … Read More ...
Tutorial: Yoyo magnets
Mollie Johanson is so clever! When you see her method for creating yoyo magnets, you’re going to say, “Why didn’t I think of that!” Go to her Wild Olive blog post to see how it’s done.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make this frayed-edge flower from scraps of felt and cottons. So sweet! (I’m thinking: Mother’s Day brooch.) Go to the tute.
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How to block tatting
Heather of Tatted Treasures explains the whys and hows of blocking a tatted work. Take your project from the rumpled look on the left to the polished look on the right in a few simple steps. Go to Heather’s tute… Read More ...
Free patterns: Spring Violets pincushion
Designer Heather Bailey is sharing her pattern for this sweet nosegay of felt violets. She points out that they work well on a headband, ponytail holder, notecard, or gift. Or you can download her Square Deal Pincushion pattern (also free) … Read More ...
Tutorial: Adding embroidered slips
Emily of The Floss Box shows us how to create dimension in an embroidered work by adding stuffed embroidered slips, such as the bird shown above. This is a basic stumpwork technique that even a beginner can manage. And just … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt umbrella
Eep! Cynthia Treen’s guest post on The Crafts Dept. shows us step by step how to create a felt-sculpture umbrella. Maybe your doll needs one. Or adapt it for a beautiful, keepsake shower decoration. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Giant loom blooms
This is completely brilliant: Hannah of Knick Knacks & Ric Rac figured out how to make giant loom blooms from clothesline and her round Knifty Knitter by Socorro. Follow her tutorial to make some yourself!
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Tutorial: Upcycled baskets
Here’s another clever upcycling project from Sara of Creative Jewish Mom. With a bit of yarn and a few simple stitches, she turned the styrofoam bowls from instant noodles into cute little baskets. Think of the possibilities! Any container in … Read More ...
Tatting tip
Jane Eborall shares a tip for tying thread onto a tatting shuttle or bobbin in preparation for winding. Easy and smart! See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hairy-eyebrowed softie
Heather of The Sewing Loft shares the tutorial for creating this “super simple” monster softie. And while she was making it, she stumbled across a technique you’ll love for creating those hairy eyebrows. Go to her post.
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A transformation
Meari of Meari’s Musings followed instructions by Carol of iStitch to turn an unfinished card box from the craft store into this beautiful sewing box. Awesome, awesome finish! Get the details and see more photos at Meari”s post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitched paper hearts
Hearts aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. Donna of Imagine Mechanix cut hearts from pretty scrapbook papers, joined them with blanket stitch, and poufed them with a bit of polyfill to create charming little treats. They could easily become sachets with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitched charms
Chris of Pickup Some Creativity created these sweet ornaments–she calls them charms–for Valentine’s Day. I think they would work any time of year as a little treat for someone, a gift tie-on, or even a Christmas tree ornament. Chris … Read More ...