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6 Genius Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Sew

January 16, 2021 By Maris Olsen & filed under Sewing Blog.

If you love to sew, it’s only natural that you want to pass along that enthusiasm to your kids or grandkids. After, all there are so many fun projects you can tackle together! As soon as you have your specific creation in mind, these are the tips you’ll want to keep in mind to make…

Quilting Advice From a Seasoned Pro: Latifah Saafir Shares Her Best Beginner Secrets

January 16, 2021 By Craftsy & filed under Quilting Blog.

If you’re a beginner quilter, terms like bias tape appliqué and curved piecing can sound mighty intimidating. But they don’t have to be! Quilting pro Latifah Saafir — who teaches two gorgeous quilting projects in her Modern Quilts With Bias Tape Appliqué class — is convinced that newbies can tackle anything they put their minds…

5 Crochet Garments to Round Out Your Wardrobe

January 16, 2021 By Craftsy & filed under Crocheting Blog.

Crochet doesn’t always get a lot of love when it comes to garments, but we’re here to change all that. From cardigans, to vests, and even a baby sweater — don’t miss out on making these gorgeous clothes. 1. Classic Cardigan This crocheted cardigan is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Half double crochet creates…

5 Handy Techniques That’ll Help You Sew the Perfect Dress

January 16, 2021 By Rochelle New & filed under Sewing Blog.

Sewing your own dress gives you a creative freedom that you’ll never find in ready-to-wear clothing. You get to pick the style, choose a fabric that inspires you and tailor the fit for a completely custom look. Plus, our favorite dresses are the ones that fit well and make us feel proud of our sewing!…

7 Frozen Desserts That’ll Help You Beat the Heat

January 14, 2021 By Craftsy & filed under Food & Cooking Blog.

When the temps start to rise, these treats are the most delicious way to cool down. Make ‘em, freeze ‘em and get ready to chill. 1. Swirl Your Sorbet Food that looks better, tastes better, right?! That’s definitely the case for this no-machine peach melba sorbet! Use your food processor to whip up the peach…

Grow Your Cake Decorating Skills With These 5 Piped Buttercream Flowers

January 14, 2021 By Craftsy & filed under Cake Decorating Blog.

Buttercream flowers are one of the most beautiful (and delicious!) ways to decorate your sweet treats. Here’s how to make a whole bouquet’s worth! 1. Roses The most popular flower to pipe? A classic buttercream rose, of course. The key to making a bakery-worthy bloom is to give your flower lots of dimension, which you…

These 8 Cute Cactus Crafts Are SO On Point

January 14, 2021 By Craftsy & filed under Family Blog.

If your thumb is more crafty than green, then you’ve come to just the right place! Molded, painted, stitched, and more … these projects will give you your cactus fill, without ever needing to go near an actual plant. 1. Rock On It’s all in the details: Use an acrylic paint pen to jazz up…

4 Quilted Bags You Can Totally Make This Weekend

January 13, 2021 By Craftsy & filed under Quilting Blog.

Breaking news: quilting doesn’t have to take foreverrr. These bags use all the techniques you love about your craft, and you can knock ’em out in a weekend! 1. The Stitched and Zipped Clutch If you need somewhere to store your shears or rotary cutter, craft a bag for that! This one is just as…

These Embroidery Projects Make Awesome Kids’ Birthday Gifts

January 13, 2021 By Craftsy & filed under Embroidery Blog.

Gift giving for kids can be tough — especially when you want your present to stand out amongst the crowd! With these DIYs, you’ll do just that. 1. Add a Little Whimsy to Their Walls This cute narwhal design couldn’t be easier to make. Hoop up and stitch it yourself, or print out the pattern…

This Unicorn Pillow Will Make Your Kid’s Dreams Come True

January 13, 2021 By Craftsy & filed under Family Blog.

We’re not clowning around here: This balloon animal-inspired project is the most fun you’ll ever have with a throw pillow! Jo Gick has the easy tutorial for turning a fabric tube into this unicorn magic. Unicorn Balloon Animal Pillow Level: Easy What You Need 2 yards of light cotton fabric (we used Boundless Solids in…

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