DIY and Make-Do tutorials

It’s already June and Father’s Day is coming up quick, June 19th! I pulled together a few quick-sew gift ideas that would be great for Father’s Day! The Cargo Tech Case covers [...]

Welcome Blair of Wisecraft Handmade to the Cupcake Party! I’ve known Blair for most of my 10 years of blogging, even though we only met in person about a year ago. Blair is an author, designer [...]

  A few years ago I shared this tutorial for a scarf that can also be worn as a shrug. It’s great for Spring, made in a jersey knit with lettuce edge detail. But, oooh, what about [...]

Four long years ago I sold a collection of cashmere scarves in my Etsy shop that I made from super soft repurposed cashmere sweaters. They were fun to make and very popular! I’ve always [...]

As you know I love to play with wool felt. Clean and sculptural shapes, like these braided cuffs, are the perfect project to show off the versatility and beauty of felt. I’ve always wanted [...]

  old well-loved jeans with a hole in the knee + new *stitch* fabric = JOY!

Announcing my newest online course, Project Upcycle! Creative reuse of materials – whether it’s a well-loved sweater, a thrift shop necktie, or your Grandmother’s old tablecloth – is [...]

Hop on over to Craftzine today for my tutorial on this fast and fun Denim Do-it-all Bin! If you make “cut-offs” out of old jeans (like I do for my boys) you’re bound to wonder [...]

If you’re looking for an easy-peasy Valentine paper heart chain that you can make with your kids, look no further! All you need is some colored paper strips and a stapler. My 9 yr old had a [...]

Last week I was sitting at my computer freezing my butt off when inspiration hit: I need a Snuggie for my hips! And that lead to my *invention* of the Hip Huggie™! Bun Warmer, Heinie Heater, Hip [...]