• Blog,  Crafts,  Influencer,  Sewing & Quilting

    Hot Cocoa Ornament *sewing tutorial*

    Hi everybody! I am extremely excited for the weather to start getting colder, because that means it’s the perfect hot cocoa weather. I love hot cocoa so I am excited to share a really fun and easy Hot Cocoa Ornament with you today! This project is a free pattern by Elea Lutz, who is a fabric designer and amazingly creative friend. This is such a great beginner friendly project and most of the supplies are things you would have on hand!  We are going to use Elea’s pattern but I’ll…

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    DIY Needle Holder Books <3 (sewing tutorial)

    Happy September my sewing friends! Do any of you remember back in 2011 when fabric designer Amy Sinibaldi showed the sewing world her most precious little needle books that she made???  I clearly remember being completely enchanted with how darling they were. I’ve literally made SO many since then. They’re quick, easy, fun, and make the PERFECT gift. Today, I’m going to take you through the process as we whip one up. There are all kinds of needle book patterns and tutorials out there now, but I always come back…

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    Colorful Pom-Pom Holiday Garland- DIY

    Happy December! Elizabeth here with Country Peony. It is officially Christmas here in the Country Peony Studio, and I am so excited to share a fun tutorial with you today. When I was planning for my Pink Christmas in the studio I wanted it to be full of whimsical moments that felt fun and inspirational. Today I am so excited to partner with Clover to bring you a tutorial that has those qualities: Colorful Pom-Pom Garland. Several years ago, I created a Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Tree using Clover’s incredible Pom-Pom…

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    Christmas Stocking- Knitting Pattern

    Hi Makers! Hannah here from @bearsdenessentials. We are excited to bring you a festive pattern perfect for knitting up this holiday season. It’s dog-tested, and kid approved! The Bears Den Essentials Christmas Stocking pattern uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in two colors, Cranberry and Fisherman, and it celebrates the beautiful colors of the Christmas season. Knit from the cuff to the toe in the round, the heel of the stocking is constructed using the Wrap + Turn Short Rows method. An I-cord is used to create a…

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    Halloween Treat Bucket -Sewing Tutorial

    Hello Friends!  I’m always so shocked when October comes and then suddenly it is Halloween time!  Maybe you’re like me where you’d like a fun homemade Halloween treat bucket instead of a store-bought one… and you’re a week from Halloween?  If so… well, I’ve got a treat for you today!  Smile!   Let’s make a Halloween Bucket!  With just a little sewing experience you can have this bucket made in just a couple hours (or less). Treat Bucket Necessary Supplies:  Fusible Flex Foam, 12 x 20-inch piece (*optional, see note…

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    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 –…

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    18th Century Stomacher- Tutorial

    Greetings fellow sewists! My name is Sarah and I am a historical costumer and maker of floofy things. I specialize in hand sewing 18th-century gowns using period-appropriate techniques, and you can find examples of these gowns and other costumes that I have sewn on my page @sewlateadoe   For those of you who may be curious about historical sewing, I thought that I might share my process for creating one of my favorite gown accessories: a stomacher. The stomacher is the centerpiece of the bodice of a sacque gown, which…

  • 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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    Check-Me-Out Tank- Crochet Pattern

    Hi friends, it’s Christina from Citybrightknits, and I am thrilled to be sharing another one of my crochet pattern designs with you!  This is the third pattern that Clover has kindly asked me to create for their blog, and I hope you enjoy it.     For this design, I am inspired by colorful checkered squares, which are very on-trend at the moment.  I have used lots of contrasting colors and stitches to give this top a summery feel. Cotton is one of my favorite yarns to work with because I…

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    Patchwork Pot Holders {Sewing Tutorial}

    Hello Friends!  Don’t you love this time of year?  We live on a farm in Tennessee and the grass is so green and so gorgeous right now – this is my favorite time of the year!  I’m pretty busy outside in the spring and summer and sometimes sewing and crafting has to take a back seat.  I’m always thankful for super fast and fun sewing projects like the one I’m sharing with you today.  We are going to make a potholder (or two or three!) and you’ll love how fast…