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Crepe Paper With A Twist Stitch

We love seeing projects that take simple items and turn them into something fabulous with a little ingenuity. These beautiful rolls of stitched crepe paper, when doubled up and sewn, turn into decor...

Sewn Treat Bags

We love this easy tip to make your treat bags and packaging look special. Get out your sewing machine!...

Meet Jill Green Of Homemade By Jill
Big Blog Family

Last week we kicked off our Big Blog Family feature and this week we're proud to introduce to you Jill Green from Handmade By Jill. Her blog is packed full of fabulous crafts and tutorials that she ...

Handmade Home by Amanda Blake Soule

We may not always have the time to make the crafts that Amanda Blake Soule (aka Soule Mama) documented in her first book, The Creative Family, but perusing its pages always soothes our spirit. Amanda,...

How To: Huggable & Loveable Dog Pillow

When company comes to visit, the favorite toy (and we have a lot of toys) is always our patchwork dog pillow. It’s been ridden, had tea parties, napped with and much, much more. It’s a simple c...

Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing for Babies
20 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers

click thumbnails for larger pics Most pregnant women go through a nesting phase - a powerful urge to clean house, organize and decorate in preparation for the arrival of a baby in the home. Simple ...

Etsy Find: Reclaimed Wood Sewing Machines

Etsy Find: Reclaimed Wood Sewing Machines

Try This! Toddler Sewing Card

When craft vixen and mom extraordinaire, Heather Mann isn't running two blogs and a zine (click through to see which ones!), she's busy entertaining and inspiring her two toddlers with great kid frie...

Good Questions: Making an Upcycled Bear

Reader "The Diving Belle" wrote in with an interesting DIY/How To question: A young couple I know (and love) have just announced they will be parents in the Spring. As they are very eco-aware, I'd...

How To: Make a Bird Softie

Bird softie: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. This mobile is gorgeous, but if it's too ambitious for you how about a bird rattle, garland, ornament or catnip-filled cat toy? There are ...

Wee Wonderfuls Free Pig Pattern

Hop on the handmade wagon this year and try your hand at this Pig on Wheels toy. You don't need a sewing machine and only need to learn one easy stitch. The free pattern is courtesy of Hillary Lang...