Updated 9/2024 to remove broken links. In today’s world, finding time to sit and have coffee and tea can be rare. Why shouldn’t we make those moments more special with some added beauty? Below are 10 mug rug tutorials that I have come across over time and some are just too adorable to be ignored! […]

I have a love for mandalas that just seems to know no ends. They are fun to draw, mesmerizing to look at, and honestly no matter how simple or complicated the design they truly spruce up any space they are in. I’ve gathered a few tutorials here from a few fabulous ladies that have taken […]

I don’t read actual books anymore but I do use a sketchbook, journal, and art journal. All three would be even better with a bookmark like this! All of my books would survive being tossed into my bag much better if they had one of these lovelies! Ashley over at Make It and Love it […]

Geta has done a wonderful job with these! The first tutorial is for the original version that I found and loved. It’s designed for a little girl and it is just adorable. She has since completed two more using different types of fabric. I would love to make one of these for Kaitlynn and her […]

A scrap keychain ring! What a wonderful way to use up those little oddball pieces of fabric!! I have plenty and am unable to just throw them out.. occasionally they end up cut into squares and glued in a grid in my art journal… you just never know where I’ll put scraps. But this idea […]

Journal cover tutorials aren’t hard to come by. But a good one with that oh so helpful tip on how to fix one that didn’t turn out just right is magic! Rachel leads you through step by step to complete these snazzy composition book covers over at StitchedInColor. Her tutorial is well put together and […]

A quick and easy jar pin cushion tutorial that will leave you wanting to make one for each mood! According to the tutorial, they appear to go together so easily and quickly that you could make up several for gifts. The reason for the tutorial : the other day I was in walmart and I […]

Amber from Crazy Little Projects did a guest post over on Heather’s Raising Memories blog on how to make this adorable messenger bag. See that coordinated strap? See how deep that bag is? Love it!! This bag is really easy to accomplish and could easily be finished in a morning. It only takes 2-3 yards of […]

What a great idea! Desiree (one of the contributors over at The 36th Avenue) leads you through step by step how to create this little beauty. I know it says teacher’s badge, but I can’t wait to make one for myself! I doodle, so when we’re out and about on grocery/laundry day having a pen […]

In honor of Perseid’s meteor shower, I thought I’d share a few fun star themed tutorials! I’ve separated them out by materials to make it a bit easier to choose from. Simply click on the image to go directly to the tutorial of each item. Paper Star Tutorials 1.   2.   3.  4.  Metal Star Tutorials […]

Update 9/2024 : Some links have since stopped working and have been removed. 1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  1. Coffee Cup Sleeve Tutorial by Skip To My Lou 2. Felt Coffee Cup Cozy Tutorial by Card a la Carte 3. Coffee Cup Cozy Tutorial by Sew Happy Geek 4. Custom Fit Cozy/Sleeve Tutorial by Lisa Clarke 5. Belted Fringed […]

I’ve forever thought of a pin cushion as that red tomato my mama had in her sewing box. But not everyone has such a closed view of pin cushions! I’ve rounded up 20 adorable cushions that are a long way from that little red tomato. Updated to remove non working links 9/2024 1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  1. Voodoo […]

Updated 9/2024 to remove broken links. Needlebooks are so cute and so functional! I fell in love with them when I seen them and have since made me a travel book to take care of all my needs while traveling and sewing. I decided to round up a few of my favorite free needle book […]

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Urban Threads is my all time favorite site! They have cool and unusual embroidery patterns that are available for machine embroidery OR hand embroidery. Since I’m a hand stitcher, this makes me very happy to have such awesome patterns to choose from. Something else they offer is free patterns and free tutorials for various items. […]

An awesome wallet tutorial by Joann over at CraftPassion. I’ve not made one YET, but I’ve already got the fabric all chosen! View Tutorial Here      ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com About Me : Buy Me Coffee! : Get My Badge! My Projects : My Artwork Digital Bullet Journal […]

Karen over at CraftBlog.Com.Au posted an awesome tutorial on a way to re-use up those selvedges that so often hit the trash can. I’m already saving mine up! New tutorial link due to the old one not working any longer (2/2019) View Tutorial Here    ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com […]

  This tutorial features three different burlap flowers. I think I’m in love with the twine added in as embellishment!! View Tutorial Here    ijourney1018 {@} gmail {dot} com meandmyinkpen {@} gmail {dot} com About Me : Buy Me Coffee! : Get My Badge! My Projects : My Artwork Digital Bullet Journal Install Instructions My […]