sewing crafts

How to Make Chic and Sassy Gumball Necklaces

by Jamielyn August 22, 2011

Hey friends! I’m Jamielyn from I {Heart} Nap Time and I’m so excited to be guest posting on ‘Make and Takes’ today. On my blog you can find all sorts of crafts, trash to treasure pieces, yummy recipes, and a little crazy thrown in the mix. Today I’m going to show you how to make [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Handmade for Boys

by Marie June 11, 2011

There have been some really great projects for boys submitted over at the M&T Spotlight. I’m happy to feature a few that were my favorite. *Next week, I’ll be showcasing all things Girl! So link up your girly-girl projects over at Spolight. Little Boy’s Workbench Boys Tie to T-shirt Applique Marshmallow Shooters Magnetic Bow Tie [...]

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Basic Crochet Series: Getting Started

by Marie May 13, 2011

I’m thrilled to have the lovely Dani from Oh Sweet Sadie & Goldilocks Bike Ride here with us for a 5 part Basic Crochet Series. For the next 5 weeks we’ll be learning how to crochet a Granny Square from start to finish. I too will be joining in, as my scarves and squares never [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Fabric Projects

by Marie February 19, 2011

Are you looking to start a few new fabric projects? Well look no further. Here are 6 fun and creative ways to craft with fabric from over at the M&T Spotlight. *Next week I’ll be featuring cookies. So submit your cookie recipes and mouth-watering photos to Spotlight. Child’s Play Quilt Make Your Own Pillow Pet [...]

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Embroidery Hoop Valentine Art

by Little Birdies February 8, 2011

This project has got to go in history as one of my least expensive crafts ever! And one of the quickest to make, too. Here are my instructions for a fun Valentine’s decoration that won’t break your budget and you can actually finish before the big day! Supplies for Embroidery Hoop Art: Embroidery hoop, any [...]

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Embroidered Fall Leaf Pillow

by Little Birdies November 12, 2010

I’m never sure what to do during that awkward period between Halloween decor and Christmas decor. I need something fall-ish. Something to keep those beautiful autumn leaf colors around a little longer. A little wool felt, a pillow form, and a needle and embroidery thread were exactly what I needed to bring the fall colors [...]

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Lil’ Pumpkin Hooded Bath Towel

by Marie October 7, 2010

I couldn’t resist making this cute lil’ hooded bath towel when my eye caught an orange towel at the store the other day. Your lil’ one will be cute as a pumpkin when they hop out of the bath in this precious towel! Here are the Instruction for a Hooded Bath Towel. It couldn’t be [...]

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Quilt Along Series: Choosing Fabric

by Amy September 14, 2010

Probably one of the most intimidating parts of beginning a quilting project is choosing just the right fabric. Here are a few simple tips to help in that process. There are two main factors to consider when picking fabrics for a project: color and scale. Color: Above is a collection I used for a recent [...]

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Toss Around This Toddler Approved Toy Football

by Marie September 10, 2010

Football season has begun! We’re making yummy football treats and tossing around soft football toys. These will hopefully be a little softer and easier on your household items as they get tossed around while you watch the game! Supplies for Sewing Football Toys: fabric – I used a flannel football fabric football pattern – download [...]

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Quilt Along Series: Basic Quilting Supplies

by Amy September 7, 2010

Hi, I’m Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter, and I am excited to share some very beginner-level steps to making a quilt. We’re going to move slow and simply through the quilt-making process from beginning to end. There will be a 10 week series, dissecting how to make a simple patchwork quilt. We’ll start [...]

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