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Crumpled Up: How to Make Paper Flowers

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | May 18th, 201312 comments

Take a break from the straight and narrow and free yourself up to make some mistakes. Today, try setting aside your scissors and focus, instead, on torn paper, soft edges, and coloring outside the lines.

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How to Dress Up Your Curtain with a Crochet Tieback

LindaPermann, contributor | May 17th, 201310 comments

Let a little light in with curtain tiebacks. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how. )

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How to Make a Ribbon-Covered Lampshade

Deana, editor | May 17th, 20133 comments

My favorite crafting projects are the simple ones that look like a million bucks. Check out these amazing lampshades—All you need is a straight-sided lampshade and some gorgeous ribbon to make a shade that would turn an interior designer's head.

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Make a Family Cookbook for Mother's Day or a Wedding Shower!

susanstars, contributor | May 3rd, 20138 comments

A handmade cookbook full of treasured family recipes is a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day or for a newly married couple. You can make it as simple and homemade or as sleek and professional as you like!

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How to Make a Patchwork Laptop Case

kaytet, contributor | May 3rd, 201316 comments

Protect your laptop in a pretty padded pouch.

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How to Make Twirly Butterfly Cards for Spring

kaytet, contributor | April 9th, 201312 comments

Paper butterflies in pretty prints really pop out of brightly colored greeting cards!

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How to Make a "Bloomin' Box" for Spring

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | April 8th, 201315 comments

This clever origami project looks like a box but easily transforms into a cheery springtime blossom with just a few simple pinches of the paper.

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How to Create an Easy Double-Weave Spring Vase

Tina_Hilton, contributor | April 5th, 201311 comments

Embellish a handwoven basket with artisan yarns, insert a vase, and you have a beautiful way to display spring blooms!

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Book Giveaway: Crochet Garden

Mhuynh, Web Editorial Assistant | April 1st, 201399 comments

We are giving away one copy of Crochet Garden. Leave a comment and you could win!

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How to Decorate Easter Eggs Ukrainian Style!

JenniferStern, contributor | March 26th, 20135 comments

How about decorating some eggs for a super-crafty Easter egg hunt this year!

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Oeuf Couture: How to Dress an Easter Egg

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | March 26th, 20136 comments

Who says every egg has to take the same color bath, year after year? This Easter I'm keeping all of my eggs "au naturel" but wrapping them in as much color as I can muster.

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Make a Good Luck Rabbit Key Chain That Even a Rabbit Can Love

kaytet, contributor | March 26th, 201311 comments

Remember those lucky rabbit foot key chains? Well, here's a cute variation that you can sew, minus the creepy rabbit foot part.

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The Winner of the New Prayer Shawl Companion Book Giveaway is...

Mhuynh, Web Editorial Assistant | March 18th, 2013

Find out the lucky winner!

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Use a Twin Needle to Make a Reusable "Corrugated" Coffee Cup Sleeve

MaryRay, contributor | March 8th, 201312 comments

This neat little accessory is all you need to add texture, detail, and depth to your stitched projects.

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Book Giveaway: The New Prayer Shawl Companion

Mhuynh, Web Editorial Assistant | February 28th, 201353 comments

We are giving away one copy of our amazing book The New Prayer Leave a comment and you could win a copy The New Prayer Shawl Companion (The Taunton Press, 2013).

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How to Make an Infinity Scarf

_nikki_, contributor | February 22nd, 201320 comments

Keep warm with this designer-inspired accessory from SewStylish Fall Fashion 2010.

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Transform a Wool Sweater into a Felted Vest

Tina_Hilton, contributor | February 22nd, 20135 comments

With the official arrival of Autumn it is time to begin thinking about bringing out the sweaters. Give an old sweater a second chance with a little makeover.

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How to Make Cushiony Valentines for All Your Crafty Friends

MaryRay, contributor | February 12th, 20132 comments

What’s better than making your own Valentines? Making them from stuff you probably have on hand. And what’s better than that? Making Valentines that are useful, too.

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