• Blog,  Crafts

    Cutest Christmas Ornament- Craft Tutorial

    Hello friends!  I hope you had a really lovely Thanksgiving! I’ve been working on some fun Christmas crafts and this ornament ended up being such a fast and simple project I decided to share a little tutorial with all of you.   . Necessary Supplies . . Instructions Step One:  Start by cutting all your fabric pieces out.  You will need two pieces per tree.   You will also need to cut two from the fusible fleece interfacing.  Also cut twine to 11 inches long.  You will need one piece of twine…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  DIY,  Felting,  Pom-Poms & Tassels,  Sewing

    Easy Fall Felt Projects- Tutorial

    Hello my sewing friends!!!  Happy National Sewing Month!  It’s Dori, back with you again this month to share two very simple projects with you that require very little sewing… and only hand sewing!  Sometimes we get the idea that sewing must mean using a sewing machine, and for some people that can be intimidating if they don’t own one.   So my sewing projects this month are easy and all done by simple hand sewing stitches!  These finished felt garlands are such fun fall decoration and so satisfying to make –…

  • Blog,  Pom-Poms & Tassels

    Pom-Pom Mobile- Tutorial

    Hey everyone, it’s Amy from curiouspapaya. There’s nothing sweeter than handmade decor for the special little one in your life! This colorful baby mobile can add the perfect touch to your nursery room. Watch this pom-pom maker speed tutorial here.   Here’s what you’ll need for this project:  ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS:  Medium worsted acrylic yarn in 4 different colors Mini Patchworks Scissors – Art. No 493/CW Jumbo darning needle  – Art. No 340 Small pom-pom maker-Art. No. 3124 Large pom-pom maker –Art No. 3126 Gold hoop Hot glue String NOTES/TIPS:  *When…

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    Easy Summertime Applique- Tutorial

    Hello friends!  We have been SO HOT here in middle Tennessee that I’ve really enjoyed having a fun appliqué project to tinker around with in the heat of the day!  I received a package in the mail with some amazing Clover tools to make my appliqué project super easy and I’m excited to share with you today so that you can try these tools out too.  (And bonus:  there’s a really fun project at the very end of this blog post using one of the appliqué tools for something that…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Weaving

    Memorial Day Keychain with Beading Loom

    Memorial Day is all about shining the light on our fallen soldiers and remembering their sacrifice. Our freedoms are directly intertwined with their strength and willingness to put their lives on the line for us, and because of that, I believe we should be forever grateful. To honor them, I decided to create a beading pattern that can be converted into a keychain, wreath pin, or brooch. As we pay our respects on this upcoming memorial day, I hope that you can reflect and appreciate the people that made the…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Embroidery

    I’ve Been Framed – Embroidery Tutorial

    Hey everyone! Cheri here from Tinkerellen (Instagram)/Tinkinstitches (Etsy) embroidery land. I’m here today to share with you a simple hack for displaying your handmade art. Whether you’ve quilted a mini patchwork block, cross stitched a whimsical holiday scene or embroidered a heartfelt saying, I have a classic way to show them all off. Ta Da! Yes, I know, simple, right? It is, and it’s going to look great. First thing you need is to either measure the piece you already have and shop for a frame OR you can go…

  • Blog,  Sewing & Quilting

    Striped Summer Throw

    Have you been waiting for summer to arrive? Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I can finally say that summer is here!  I’ve been patiently waiting for a beach day with my family and now the weather has agreed. This week, I will be showing you how to sew a striped summer throw that’s super easy and lightweight. Alright, let’s grab the supplies and get started! Supplies: Rainbow Fabric -3 yards Striped Fabric – 3 yards Teal Fabric -3 yards Clover Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Art No. 4942 Hold…