These fabric-wrapped balls are super-easy to make, and they work beautifully as Christmas tree ornaments or as everyday decor! There are a number of tutorials out there already, but I tried a few, and I just wasn’t thrilled with the results. I wanted the fabric to sit flush up against the ball without having to…
Author: Bonnie
Lord of the Rings Ranger Costume for CraftingCon
I’m guest posting today for CraftingCon at Friends Stitched Together! My Allen has been begging me to make him a Lord of the Rings Ithilien Ranger costume for what seems like ages, and since this month’s CraftingCon theme is LOTR/Hobbit-inspired, it was the perfect time to finally do it. Pop over and read all about…
It’s Giveaway Day!!
It’s Giveaway Day at Sew Mama Sew, and I’m giving away a six-pack of Fishsticks Designs Sewing Patterns! The winner will get to choose any six paper or PDF patterns from my shop.
Lego Travel Bag~A Tutorial
My second Handmade Holiday idea for 2014 is this Lego on-the-go Travel Bag! This tutorial originally appeared on Today’s Creative Blog in July of 2013 as part of their Celebrate Summer Series, but it’s a great gift idea, too … says the mom who has stepped on a billion and one Legos in the middle…
Chalkboard Art~A Tutorial
I love sharing handmade holiday ideas with you each year, and I’m excited that I’m actually starting early in the month this time! Some of the ideas that I’ll share will include complete tutorials, some will be a little less structured (like today’s) and give you some ideas while pointing you to other tutorials or…
The Jungle Jalopy Zippered Pouch Tutorial & a Huge Giveaway!
I’m over at Skip My Lou today with a brand new gift tutorial as a part of this year’s edition of the Bake, Craft, Sew & Crochet Along! Just click right here to find the Jungle Jalopy Zippered Pouch Tutorial. Read on for your chance to win a beautiful new Babylock Sewing Machine! This is…
Quick Handmade Gift Ideas Using Go Fish Patterns
Do you love giving handmade gifts for Christmas? I do, too! But, who wants to spend the whole holiday season in their craft room sewing? Quick-sew projects that result in gifts the recipient will use and enjoy are the best! My Go Fish Patterns are some of the quickest around, and at a cost of…
SMS Handmade Holidays ~ Gifts for Boys
Have you been following along with the 2014 edition of Handmade Holidays at Sew Mama Sew? I’m the guest curator today, and I’ve put together a list of tutorials just for those of you with boys (little and big) on your holiday sewing lists! Just click right here to read all about them!I’m also working…
The Daphne Bag from Clover & Violet {Pattern Parcel}
Have you seen the great collection of handbag patterns that are included with Pattern Parcel #7? You can pop over and check them all out by clicking the image below, and read on to see my version of the Daphne Bag from Clover & Violet! How Pattern Parcel Works: Here at Perfect Pattern Parcel, we…
How I Learned to Paper Piece with a Circle of Geese Quilt
I learned paper-piecing, and I love it! AND, it’s not hard!! You should give it a try, too. Last month, the folks at Soak Wash put together a quilter’s photo-a-day challenge on Instagram. I thought I would join in because I really like the motivation that a challenge offers, and while I don’t do a…