Cassandra of “Sleeping or Sewing” has this clever idea of using one of her daughter’s drawings and transferring it onto a Christmas stocking using felt pieces. This is something any child would adore, having their drawing forever on a stocking. … Read More ...
Reader creates stunning recycled wool mittens
Back is 2009 I posted a tutorial on making mittens from recycled wool sweaters and the people that tried the tutorial were not pleased. The posting was “Recycled Sweater Wool Mittens (HOW TOs”)! I set about looking for a better … Read More ...
Felties and Felt board tutorial
I remember when I was little and went to Sunday school and the teacher had a very large felt board with felt characters and would tell us the story of the birth of Christ. We all sat quiet as mice … Read More ...
DIY: Natural Dye Table Runner by Kathreen Ricketson
Kathreen Rickets, did a quest post on “Poppytalk’ a design blog collecting inspiration and dedicated to promoting emerging design talent. They have many wonderful tutorials on their blog that will inspire you. The one I selected for you is “DIY: … Read More ...
Woolen Pouches from Martha Stewart
I am going through all my clothing because the Amvets are picking up a BIG load here tomorrow. Being a crafter I always hold onto clothing with materials that I think I can recycle and boy it is hard to … Read More ...
How to Halloween: Projects from Bloggers FREE eBOOK
This eBook is filled with fun and clever projects to make your Halloween colorful and fun. FaveCrafts has put together this Halloween eBook with great decorating ideas from bloggers like you. Download you free copy today from FaveCrafts and find … Read More ...
How-To: Yarn-Wrapped Pumpkins and Gourds
Jessica is the host of “Two Shades of Pink” created these delightful Yarn-Wrapped Pumpkins and Gourds from dollar store fakes. She loves yarns and did an amazing job that I think will inspire us. She offers a complete pictorial tutorial … Read More ...
Felt Leaf Wreath Tutorial
Stefi of “Just Chic” is sharing her lovely and affordable Felt Leaf Wreath Tutorial. I am impressed because she did not have to purchase a wreath or wreath form for her creation. She used cardboard for the form and … Read More ...
How To: Felt Scrap Bracelets
How charming are these Felt Scrap Bracelets? I think this is something my 13 year old GD can do in her school colors or seasonal colors. She lives with me and has the patience’s of a Gnat, but maybe when … Read More ...
Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial
Kathryn is the host of “The Pickled Herring” with this innovative green idea “Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial”. This is new to me and I am sure many of you. Kathryn explains its function. “Want an eco-friendly way to dry … Read More ...
Recycle Sweaters: Make a Throw or Pillow
What a wonderful fall throw for you to make from recycled wool sweaters that have been felted. Gather sweaters that are at least 80 percent wool. The number of sweaters will be needed depending on the desired size of the … Read More ...
How to Make Hats from Recycled Sweaters
I am sure anyone that reads my postings has saved some old wool sweaters and looking for ways to restyle them into useable or wearable items. Today Cal Patch, contributor for Craft Stylish shows us how to make a winter … Read More ...
Oak-Leaf Bowl Wool & Felt DIY
You could make these in many stunning recycled wools in plains or patterned and colors. For the holiday these would make lovely containers for gifting your cookies and candies. Bowls in the shape of a leaf are lovely containers for … Read More ...
Itchy Wool Sweater to cute purse tutorial
Today we get to meet Rikka, a small town girl from Montucky, Montana who loves to sew handbags. She tells us how she has obtained virtually all her sewing knowledge from blog tutorials, and this is her way of saying … Read More ...
Poke-Me Pincushion with wristband free tutorial
Queen Mum of Canada posted her sweetheart of a “Poke-Me Pincushion with wristband free tutorial” on “Instructables” for us to use. I find the design totally delightful and can think of a few other projects this design would be … Read More ...