May
3
Karen from Sew Many Ways uses binders and sheet protectors to organize her sewing patterns, templates, and inspiration. It keeps everything together and easily accessible. Go to her blog to read more.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]…
Apr
23
Lots of little girls love dressing up like their favorite princess (Disney or otherwise). But you can’t wear a fancy princess costume EVERYWHERE. Jessica from My Inner Need to Create made more casual princess tops for just such occasions. I …
Apr
17
Have you seen the new linens from Anna Maria Horner? Like all of her designs, they’re absolutely swoonworthy. The name of the line is Field Study Linen and you can see it all here. For those not used to …
Apr
16
Delia from Delia Creates made lacing cards for her kiddoes out of scraps of vinyl. They can be laced again and again and again. And when they get dirty, they wipe clean. Brilliant! And for her oldest child, she cut …
Apr
11
Heather Perkins from Me Making Do made this wallet for her son as a special gift for his 18th birthday. It’s made from one of her father’s suits that she received after his passing. Though previously unable to bring herself to cut …
Apr
6
Check out the rain pants that Monica from Adirondack Inspired made for her kids. Made from a water resistant ripstop nylon with elastic cuffs to keep the water from seeping in at the hem, they’re perfect to wear when splashing puddles. Go to …
Mar
19
Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows the very special Easter dresses she made for her daughters. She made both of them using patterns from a Japanese sewing book, but added her signature style and kid-inspired details. For her …
Feb
24
Stand-out business cards are important in any industry, but particularly so when the heart of your business is your creativity. Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how she used printable fabric to make her business cards stand out from the …
Feb
14
I have been a crazy crafting lady lately, thanks to Michaels Craft it Forward promotion celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week. They sent me a gift card to use to make a Random Act of Kindness. Thank you, Michaels!!…
Feb
12

Did you know that this week is Random Acts of Kindness Week? I didn’t, but it seems appropriate that it takes place during the week of Valentine’s. In celebration on Sunday, Feb 17, 2013, Michaels will be giving away …
Jan
22
Miranda from One Little Minute and Joy Laforme collaborated on the design of this gorgeous party dress. The fabric was designed by Joy, and the dress construction by Miranda. The tulle layered over the print on the skirt is such …
Jan
14
It’s always a treat for me to see what Kat from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs dreams up for her daughters. The colors and patterns and fanciful details are designed with a child’s perspective in mind. You’ve got to go to …
Dec
12
Jill from Creating My Way To Success cut up one pair of jeans and used the material to make 5 Christmas gifts. If you don’t have a pair of old jeans in your refashion stash or in the back of your …
Dec
11
Pillows A-La-Mode shows the earring stand that she made out of an picture frame, some scrap fabric, and a bit of lace. She hangs the earrings from the holes in the lace. Brilliant!! She used the same lace for all the strips, but …
Dec
7
I’m feeling a bit of sewign studio envy creeping on as I see the pictures of the pegboard hutch that Lina from Fancy Frugal Life has in her craft room. I use a pegboard to organize my sewing tools, and while …









