You can use pattern weights instead of pins when cutting out your patterns.  Rather than pinning the pattern down to the fabric, simply lay the weights down at key places on the pattern to keep it in place while you… Read more ...

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boxy zippered bag.  You can use it to hold pencils, make-up, or any of kind of small odds and ends you need to keep… Read more ...

Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple fabric bookmark with a clear vinyl pocket.  This would make a great teacher gift!  The clear pocket can hold a gift card or just a sweet message… Read more ...

Maureen Cracknell Handmades hosting a giveaway for Skye Reve Fabrics.  She’s got a fat quarter bundle of nine prints from Riley Blake Designs’ Dress Up Days collection.  There’s also a coupon code to get 20% off your purchase… Read more ...

Lainie from Maker Land shows how to make a soft fairy want.  These are so cute!  And the entire wand is stuffed fabric, even the stick, so it’s soft for small hands to play with. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Diana from Whatever Dee Dee Wants shows how to make a cute dinosaur hoodie.  It’s a quick and easy project, starting with a purchased hoodie and adding the felt dinosaur spikes down the back.  Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

I love the look of knitted projects, but I just can’t make my hands hold the needles right to actually do it myself.  Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a knit… Read more ...