Tutorial - How to Make a Butterfly Hair Clip

Turn a butterfly print fabric into a cute, padded hair clip

Tutorial at Cook Clean Craft Blog

"Once again, I couldn’t just make a handbag. I had to add an accessory too. The butterflies on the fabric were just so pretty, that I decided the gift needed butterfly hair clips too.Here’s the tutorial for how to sew butterfly hair clips:  Materials - Scrap of printed butterfly fabric,  Scrap of towelling or batting,  Alligator hairclip,  Thread,  D670 Fillet Tape or Hot Glue Gun,  Non-slip Hair Grip,  Scissors,  Sewing Machine".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Flower

Make them in bold brights or pretty pastels

Tutorial at Hope & Gloria Blog

"I love colour! Bold and bright is brash but beautiful as far as I am concerned. When it comes to doing colour with a flourish Mother Nature knows best. Just over a month ago we went for a family walk through Windsor Great Park - this is our regular stomping ground being near to where we live, but in late Spring we head over to an area know as "The Punchbowl" so that I can marvel at the blanket of colour made by the stunning Azaleas and Rhododendrons. These pictures don't do justice to the vibrancy of the blooms but they give an idea of the stunning colour on show. They are the inspiration for my brightly coloured fabric flower. Simple and fun to sew they would make brilliant teachers gifts at the end of the school year. Here is how you make them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Add a Minky Backing to a Quilt

This will also work with adding other fabrics to the back of your quilts

Tutorial at A Vision to Remember Blog

" I don't like sewing minky into a rag quilt because the edges don't fray.  Its just a personal preference of mine.  But I still love to have minky on the back of my quilts.   I have had several requests to add minky to the back of car seat tents or rag quilts lately so I thought I would take a picture while I was doing one for you all.  This should work with all types of quilts there is one small place that could be a problem depending on the look you are going for.  I will let you know in that step. Rag quilt from the top.  You can see the minky on the back and the nice finished edge of the rag quilt" ....Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Expanding Nautical Tote

If nautical is not your thing – any fabrics can be used

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"Want to keep everything ship-shape as you go to the beach or the pool?  This handy tote bag has lots of great features and optional extras to keep your organised.  It also has a handy expanding feature to keep the bag trim when you don’t carry much, and expand it out when you have enough ‘stuff’ for the kids too.  With the use of really cool hardware and handles, this bag looks anything but home-made.  Use a nautical fabric in red, white and blue and big rope handles to be on-trend, or mix it up with cool prints of your choice for an everyday tote that is sure to bring admiring comments from all your friends".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Dress from Scarves

You'll need two scarves and a ribbon

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"In the past I happily used scarves to make my daughter tops and dresses and I have a tutorial made for the Burdastyle platform what seems eons ago. When I decided to make my niece a beach dress out of scarves, that was the perfect moment to make another fresh tutorial. This is 'a perfect project' for moms because you can have a dress made in less than 10 minutes.What makes this project even easier is that the scarves are hemmed so you don't have to bother with that".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doll Bib

Add a ribbon and decorative stitch around the edge

Tutorial at Sewing for Sophia Blog

"Here is my pattern for today, a nicely fitted little bib that you can decorate in many ways so it will look very pretty on any doll. However this set will look best on baby born or similar doll. Cut bib pattern once in your main fabric and once in poly-cotton or similar. ( it will give flexibility and softness to the garment). Start sewing on the side, and leave little opening".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Monogram Wall Art

One of a kind art for your craft space

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Today I will be sharing the making of my name KK monogram wall art, You may have guess who is KK..? Yep its the same girl who is typing this blog post super quickly right now.. haha.. I am REALLY late in posting this art as I have made it couple months back. Well today finally its here.  I wish everyone have a monogram wall art in their rooms, & specially crafters should be having something like this in their craft studio walls..or in a craft room, I don’t know why I like monogram letter a lot..the different types & fonts of monogram letter are always interesting! so I thought why not to try one".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycled Juice Pouch Coin Purse

YouTube tutorial on how to make these

Tutorial at Pink in Mind Blog

"So fun and lovable, these capri sun pouches are an exciting pouch to keep in your purse! 100% recycled capri sun pouches, handmade with excitement. Pink in Mind offers a free video tutorial about how to make them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Cards

No sew project - great for kids or adults

Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"Our fabric scrap pile is growing out of control. We have recently started sorting our scraps by colour into shoeboxes in an effort to organise them better and hopefully use them in more projects. We seem to generate scraps faster than we can use them!  Our quick craft this week, is a great scrap buster project. We have made fabric cards featuring letters cut from our favourite fabric scraps, and fused to cardstock with double side appliqué web (such as steam a seam or vliesofix".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Handkerchief Doll Skirt

Skirt for an 18 inch doll with scraps of fabric

Tutorial at Joy's Jots, Shots, & Whatnots

"Some time ago I saw a video on It's Sew Easy on how to make an adult size handkerchief skirt. I adapted it for the 18 inch size doll. Below you will find the cutting directions and tutorial for putting the skirt together.  First cut out 5 five inch squares of fabric. For fun you might like to try a combination of various colors".... Read more

Tutorial - Crocheted Swimsuit Cover-up

Cotton cover-up is machine washable/dryable

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"When we were in the Dominican Republic last month, we spent much of our time on the beach or at the pool. I was a little jealous because many of the women had beautiful swim suit cover-ups. As soon as we got home I decided to make one of my own so I would be ready for our next beach/pool vacation, wherever that may be.  This crochet pattern is probably a bit unconventional because it uses the same type of cotton yarn that you would traditionally use to make crocheted washcloths. I chose it because there were plenty of fun colors of yarn available and, since it's cotton, the finished product is quite cozy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Sew a Makeup Bag

Use a waterproof fabric if desired

Tutorial at Kaii's Creations Blog

"Hey all, This has continued to be a mad section of my life, but I have gotten some sewing done. I also wrote this make-up bag tutorial, which I hope you enjoy. It is a little fiddly but it’s worth it! Materials:Outside patterned fabric- 2x 7×10 inch rectangles. Outside plain fabric- 1x 4×36 inch rectangle, or shorter ones adding up to 36 inches when stitched together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Lining fabric- 2x 7×10 inch rectangles, 1x 4×36 inch rectangle".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Flower Square

Crochet together for a blanket

Tutorial at Color 'n Cream Blog

"As you might have read already I had tons of fun making this Vintage Flower Blanket. I thought some of you would like to have a tutorial. Here it goes.  For starters make a magic circle (or chain 5) and in that circle 12 single crochets.  Round 1: Chain 3 in any sc. Into the same stitch 3 triple crochets, *than pull up the loop, remove hook, put hook in the third ch (from your first ch 3) and pull loop through. Now you have the first poofy flower petal".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffled Flower Sundress

The printable pattern is in sizes 3 to 8

Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

"I've got an adorable new girl's "Halter-Style" Sundress Pattern to share with you today! This sweet sundress is put together with a simple bodice made from knit fabric and an attached skirt of woven cotton.  Then topped off with an adorable ruffled flower.  The fabric combination possibilities are endless! Are you ready to make one for your princess".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Mosaic

Typically, mosaics are usually too heavy to hang on a wall, but not this piece of art

Tutorial at Crafts by Amanda Blog

"I have a soft spot for mosaics. I’ve always loved them, but you really have to be careful when decorating with mosaic designs. You can really only have one per room, two tends to really be pushing it, or things start to look way too busy. Mosaics have the ability to start a conversation. They are so interesting to look at and can truly become the focal point of a room".... Read more

Tutorial - First Aid Kit from a Recycled Milk Jug

Fun project for kids using recycled materials

Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"First up in our Quick Craft series, is a First Aid Kit made from a recycled milk jug (we used a 2 litre plastic milk jug). Seriously, this project took less than 30 minutes from start to finish and makes up a fun little recycled plastic container, with a snap closure. It is perfect for a small First Aid kit to have in your car, beach bag, nappy bag/diaper bag, school bag etc. Measuring 4 x 4 inches (x 1 1/2 inches high) / 10 cm x 10 cm x 4 cm, it is surprisingly roomy and very lightweight. The handy little container could be used for all manner of things.  This would be a fun project for Girl Guides/Scouts to make. The plastic recycled milk jug is quite easy to cut through so it would be a suitable activity for older children/tweens".... Read more

Tutorial - Dripped Watercolor Terracotta Pot

Fill your artwork with pretty flowers and enjoy

Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"I love watercolors so much that I had to use some on a terracotta flower pot for my deck. Ok, it's not actual watercolor paints just watered down acrylics, but the effect is the same. Here's how it's made: Materials: Terracotta Pot, White Paint for your base - you can use acrylic, latex wall paint or even spray paint,  Several tubes of acrylic paint in the colors of your choice- use these for the watercolor dripping,  Paint brush, palette, water, Spray sealer (optional) Krylon Clear Acrylic Coating Spray works well".... Read more

Tutorial - Coffee Filter Flower Garland

Easy way to brighten your home for summer or add a pop of color to your next party

Tutorial at Lovely Wren Blog

"I wanted something to hang on the wall and brighten my apartment a bit for summer, no special occasion. But this would also make a stunning decoration for birthday parties, baby showers,  bridal showers or pretty much any kind of party. It would also make a cute accent at the top of a gallery wall! Plus, it’s very easy to customize the colors to match any type of decor or party theme.  First I’ll talk about dyeing the filters, then I’ll show you how to make the different styles of flowers I used, and finally I’ll tell you how to the garland together. Ready? Let’s dive in".... Read more

Tutorial - Duct Tape Sports Clipboard

Sports fans, coaches and dads will love this easy to make gift

Tutorial at Crafts by Amanda Blog

"Is your dad a sports fanatic? Or maybe he’s the coach of your little league baseball team or football league. Either way, he’ll love these cool sports themed clipboards made just for him! Try a basketball themed board too by using orange and black. These boards are easy to make and perfect for any sports fan".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Embroidered Tweed Bag

There are many ways you can customize this bag

Tutorial at Vicky Myers Creations

"Remember my giving thanks post from a couple of weeks ago? All that lovely fabric… I have decided to make a thank you embroidered tweed bag for Ann. It may not be winter but it seems completely appropriate to make her a tweed bag out of the fabrics she kindly gave me.  I picked out this lovely grey, with subtle hints of other colours. Branching out from my comfort zone I have decided to add some embroidery to pick out these subtle colours. If you would like to make your own".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Toddler Buckle Toy

A quick, easy, scrapbusting toy for the toddler in your life

Tutorial at Swoodson Says Blog

" I have been brainstorming lots of handmade toys lately! My son is 17 months old and not grooving on “baby toys” like rattles that were easy to keep in the car, but he is still too young to enjoy coloring or drawing. He loves to look at books, which is fantastic, but I like having a few options to rotate in the carseat. Last night he had his first bout of stomach flu and we were up all night, so I scrapped my elaborate scrapbusting project this morning. I had this cut, sewn, and photographed within  an hour! Super fast, cheap, and it was a hit with my son".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flower Crown

These could be made for a bridesmaid or flower girl accessory

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"Headbands are a fun summer trend. Last week I shared a fabric headband tutorial that was pretty and functional. This week's flower crown is a bit less practical. But how can you not feel beautiful when you are bedecked in flowers?  I used silk tweedia and delphiniums, but you can easily use different types of flowers to suit your mood".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cloth Napkin

Fold that napkin, set the table, and have a dinner party

Tutorial at Mary Martha Mama Blog

"Not too long ago I mentioned in a money-saving post that we mostly use cloth napkins around here. I used to buy paper napkins, but one particularly tight month we ran out of the paper ones and not wanting to spend any money I pulled out some old hand-me-down cloth ones that we never used. And then it dawned on me that I could save money by using cloth napkins all the time. Plus it felt kind of fancy and fun. And it’s good for the environment".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Seatbelt Purse

Make your own durable seatbelt purse

Tutorial at Holy Craft Blog

"I must confess that I attempted to make this purse several different ways, but ultimately, after watching this video, I made it most similar to the way that a la mode makes their seatbelt bags. Take a second to watch the video  {it has catchy music}  and the rest of the tutorial will make more sense. If you are using two different colors of seatbelt,start by taking one color and cutting 5 strips 29" long. Pin the ends together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Add Fabric Trim to Shorts

Refashion shorts with fabric from your stash

Tutorial at The Art Bug Blog

"Turn your plain Capri Pants or shorts into something fab just by adding Floral Fabric trim and hem.  1. Cut off the original hem.  2.  Take floral print fabric scraps".... Read more

Tutorial - Junk Mail Flower Art

Recycle junk mail and leaves into art

Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"Ready for another art project?  I've had this one on my mind ever since I made my Junk Mail Flowers and Painted Fall Leaves last fall.  Once you have those two items made, the rest is easy and quick! Materials:Junk Mail Flowers, Painted Leaves (I made these with yellow fall leaves, but you can use green ones too), Heavy Weight Paper, Pencil, Needle, Tacky Glue, Picture Frame".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Keep Pinking Shears Sharp

This tip works for paper punches too

Tutorial at Simple Living Blog

"I have finally found a great way to keep my pinking shears sharp and at no cost, which is even better and it only takes a minute or two so I can have them sharpened any time I need to use them with out even leaving my sewing/craft room and a great way to recycle too...All you need is a small piece of aluminum foil".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Golf Score Card Holder

Protects the golf scorecard, and makes it easier to write while playing

Tutorial at Swoodson Says Blog

"Why don’t you sew a DIY golf score card holder for the Father(s) in your life! Assuming they like golf, of course. My husband has been asking me for months to recreate a plain, boring version that my brother in law uses and I finally got around to it just in time for a Father’s Day DIY gift.  It’s a really easy project that uses just 1/2 yard of fabric and takes only about an hour".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cross Body Beach Bag

Can be worn across the body, or as a shoulder bag

Tutorial at Sew There I Was Blog

"I walk my dog on the beach almost every day and bring a crossbody bag with water, plastic bags, keys and snacks, picking up beach glass as I go. I decided I needed to make a bigger one.  I followed Trish Preston's tutorial of an easy way to put the bag, strap and lining together"... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cold Brewed Coffee

Beat the summer heat with cold brew coffee

Tutorial at Saturday Crafternoons Blog

"When a friend of mine casually mentioned how easy it was to make cold brew coffee, she had no idea it would change my life forever. For the past year, I've been using the following recipe on the regular: my housemates and I go through two of these huge mason jars a week!  Cold brew coffee is more than just a great way to beat the summer heat: the cold brew process takes the edge off your caffeine fix, producing a low-acid concentrate that's easy on the palette and the stomach. It's also quicker and easier to take on the go than hot brew: I throw some in a mason jar on my way out the door in the morning and drink it during my morning commute.  It's easy to make your own, and I'll teach you how in today's tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Memo Board

You can make it in any size to fit your interior

Tutorial at Ohoh Blog

"It’s always useful to have a memo board somewhere in the house. Can be in the kitchen to keep recipes and shopping list, or in the craft room as an inspiration board, or you can even use it in the living room as a photo display.  What you will need: Plywood board (48” x 24” x 6mm thick ), black elastic, 2 eye screws, cord and sandpaper. Also a drill and a pair of scissors. Draw the pattern on the back of the plywood board".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Hair Kerchief

Use 2 strands of thread while crocheting

Tutorial at Niftynnifer's Blog

"Sized to fit Approximate Ages 2-5. I used: Aunt Lydias Classic 10 Crochet Thread in 'Shaded Pinks'. Aunt Lydias Fashion 3 Crochet Thread in 'Green'. Needle. Button (Must fit through cluster). Gauge:  Approx. 9 rows = 5 inches.  Approx. 5 Clusters = 5 inches. Using both colours of yarn together.  Row 1:  Ch 4. Ss in beg ch to form ring. Ch 4, dc in ring. (Ch 2, sc) in same sp".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Refashion an Oversized Jacket

Refashion a man's jacket into a cropped version

Tutorial at Lola Nova Upcycling Blog

"My other half was planning on throwing away this old military style jacket that he no longer wore, but I salvaged it because I saw the potential there for improvement and I knew I couldn't miss out on the opportunity for a refashion! As you can see from the pictures before the upcycle below, the jacket looks rather shapeless on me, and so I set out to turn this manly jacket into something tailored and feminine".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Waterfall Top

Versatile top can be casual as a beach cover up, or make in something sparkly for a party top

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"I’m so excited to bring you the free sewing pattern this month for the Waterfall Top.  I LOVE this top so much that I think it really shows in my face in these photos.  Wearing it just makes me smile.  I’ve got a bright pink one and one in mint and white stripes too – sometimes a plain t-shirt just doesn’t cut it!  Make a statement in the Waterfall Top".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Crocheted Earrings

Fairly simple project, with an eye-catching effect 

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"Hi guys! Today I have a very easy tutorial for a free crochet earrings using a simple flower motif. For this project you will need:- sport yarn and adequate hook - jump rings and hook ear wires.  Pattern: Chain 6. Join to make ring. Round 1: sc 12 in ring. As you crochet, push the yarn back on the ring to make room for those 12 stitches".... Read more

Tutorial - Umbrella Holder for the Grill

A solution to grilling out in the sun

Tutorial at Happier than a Pig in Mud Blog

"My cement patio is in full sun from 10AM until the sun goes down, and while I'm grateful for the grilling space it does get a little... warm. Not to mention I need to apply sun tan lotion just to grill out: So I decided to nose around the hardware section at Home Depot and Walmart looking for a little inspiration... This simple $1.97 Umbrella Holder for a Gas Grill idea is working great".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Extend a Skirt with Lace

A perfect way to kick off your summer wardrobe

Tutorial at Sisters, What Blog

"For this past year, I've been really trying to to through my clothing stash to either get rid of or to refashion them. I've also been enjoying just sewing for myself. That is when I find time, which is a rare occasion. Anyway, I have  a few dresses and skirts that I love, but I've always felt they were just a little short for my liking. I've seen lace skirt extenders in the store before, but for $25 I figured I could make my own".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doll Stroller Liner

Don't throw out that old doll stroller - make a new liner that's stronger than the original

Tutorial at Threading My Way Blog

"I'm not a big fan of plastic toys, however, doll strollers would have to be an exception. They are inexpensive and, in our family, have proved to be money well spent. Little kids just love pushing their babies around. The frames seem quite durable and outlive the stroller linings. Today's tutorial will show you how to make your own new lined doll stroller liners".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Pumpkin Soup

Serve with a crusty bread or generous slice of sour-dough bread

Tutorial at What's Mummy Up To Blog

"Each spring we plant a little vegie patch in a purpose-built garden bed in our back yard.  I just love my vegie patch ... it's great education for the munchkins, a great outside activity for them with the weeding, preparing, planting, watering and then harvesting and it's such an achievement to grow something yourself that can then be fed to the family.  While we're by no means self-sufficient on the vegie front, it is nice to think that at least for one season of the year our vegie supply is well-supplemented from our own garden.  Here's a little bit of what we picked from our garden last summer".... Read more

Tutorial - 10 Ways to Use Resin

Not a tutorial per say, but tips to work with resin

Tutorial at Jewels of Sayuri Blog

"#6 embed fabrics/fibers: don’t restrict yourself to paper while working on resin projects. Fabrics, yarn bits work fabulous well with resin. Seal them as you would seal paper but one both sides. If you want a precise clean look then you must start with a tight woven fabric.#7 Embed beads, glitter or mini objects:  You can mix glitter in resin before pouring for an uniform finish or in layers as you are pouring".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Laminated Book Bag

Relatively simple construction using laminated cotton

Tutorial at The Tartankiwi Blog

"Here in New Zealand, parents of primary school children are asked to provide their child with a "large waterproof velcro closing book bag."  These bags are used to protect school books from the evils of squished bananas, split yoghurt pots and whatever other perils lie at the bottom of a child's school bag.  When Rascal started school, I made her book bag rather than buying one of the yawn inducing ones that I found in the shops".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Flavored Play Dough

Fun recipe even kids can make

Tutorial at The Tiptoe Fairy Blog

"We’ve had such fun making play dough. We’ve had pudding cup play dough, cool whipped play dough, and even marshmallow Peep play dough.  Today I’m sharing a “no cook” play dough that you can flavor so many ways! This play dough takes a basic 16 oz can of frosting and adds corn starch and flavoring.  I like using Duncan Hines Flavor Creations Frosting Starter.  It’s a basic white frosting.  Then, I let my kids choose the flavors".... Read more

Tutorial - Jar of Hearts for Father's Day

DIY project for kids to make for Father’s Day

Tutorial at Cucicucicoo Blog

"This year we nearly missed Father’s Day (March 19th in Italy) completely. It had sort of slipped my mind to make something with the kids for my husband until that very morning, so I quickly racked my brain for a DIY gift idea that we could make in a very short time after school. Then I suddenly thought that we could make a special jar with little paper hearts with lovey-dovey messages on them. That way, when he’s feeling down, he can take one out and remember how much he is loved. This totally cost-free gift is a perfect idea not only for Father’s Day, but also".... Read more

Tutorial - Decorative Tray and Orb Set

For tray corner decoration, she used air hardening clay

Tutorial at My DIY Corner Blog

"Decorating any space at home with trays can make all the difference Do you agree? Add your items in a beautiful DIY Decorative Tray and  Orb Set… You can make these décor spheres as everyday decor or themed for different holidays or seasons. Buying them at home furnishing stores can be quite pricey, but this DIY Decorative Tray and Floral Orb project allows you to make them fast, easy and cheap".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - Easy Swarovski Braided Bracelet

Tutorial Exchange Winner from Craftyful

Tutorial at The Woman on the Hill Blog

"Bracelets!?!?!  Yep! That's right... A little break from quilting is here, and reminiscing of my beading experiments some years ago, The Hill has today a beginner tutorial for a simple braided bracelet. Besides, some variety to our Crafty Bone Activities never hurts, right? Ah! But Yiya had an accomplice for this task... Craftyful! An online store with a variety of fabric, buttons, ribbons, zippers, charms and good ol' crafty goodies, Craftyful is a great place to get supplies from. For some reason, I got "lost" in their selection of Swarovski crystals and had the inkling to make a bracelet like the one in the following picture".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycled Gift Wrapping for a Wine Bottle

Fun festive way to recycle a catalog as gift wrap

Tutorial at Simple Living Blog

"I saw this idea recently and they used newspaper but yesterday as I was tidying the kitchen table and sorting the catalogs, there was one from a liquor store and I thought that would make great gift wrap for a bottle of wine ..so easy to do and its free ..As I've become more and more green I cannot understand spending good money on wrapping paper that just gets thrown away ..I'd rather spend that little extra on the gift instead...So this is a great idea and looks really festive".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tin Can Planter

Tip: fill can with water and freeze before hammering holes

Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"Summer is here and I'm adding more color and flowers to my deck using vertical planters made out of recycled tin cans!  Wooohoo.... I feel pretty good about using recycled materials for this project.  It's easier on the wallet. These are really small planters and they are secured to the rails with bailing wire, so I had to go small with the plants.  The Moss Rose works perfectly for me".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bandana for a Baby/Child

Tutorial includes a free PDF-pattern

Tutorial at Straight Grain Blog

"I really love bandana's. I bought two of them when Norah was a baby, and used them a million times since.  One of them got lost, unfortunately, and now that Ava is wearing them too, I was really keen on using some of the beautiful knits in my stash to make a few myself.  The bandana shown here was made of a double knit from Nani Iro's newest line, which I bought at Miss Matatabi. It was the first time I used double knit, and it is heavenly! I have just enough left to make a nice Summer top for Norah".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Makeover a Mailbox with Decorative Duct Tape

Blogger hopes to inspire makeovers wherever there are mailboxes

Tutorial at Joyful Daisy Blog

"How fun would it be to drive down the street and be greeted by these fun, bright, and whimsical mailboxes?!!  Both mailboxes were in great need of a makeover and with the spray paint and duck tape, they were looking lovely in the blink of an eye!  I need to give a shout out to duck tape and Mackenzie Childs for inspiration on this product because ever since I started painting Mackenzie Child knock offs and playing with duck tape it seems everything I look at is a possible new canvas for me to decorate!  If your mailbox is in need of makeover…walk with me through this easy, step by step tutorial so you can create your own postal masterpiece".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Photo Cushion

Makes a great personalized gift

Tutorial at Handmade Harbour Blog

"If you follow this blog, you may already have seen this photo cushion, but I thought it might be worth a tutorial (and it's a long time since I've done one!).  It makes a great personalised gift - you could use photos of pets, children or events (like weddings or birthdays).  It's a project you can make your own in lots of ways".... Read more