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How to Level Up Your Crafts and Your Life

Sarah White August 16, 2019 Crafts / Creativity Boosts / SewingOne Comment

I don’t know that it’s absolutely true, but I would guess that most of us have invisible walls around certain things in crafting and in life, skills you’d love to have but you just can’t level up your crafts. Maybe starting a whole new craft just sounds too daunting, though …

Stuffed Animal Storage Pillow Pattern

Sarah White July 8, 2019 Kids / SewingLeave a comment

If your kid has way too many stuffed animals, a stuffed animal storage pillow may be the solution. The girl has a ton of stuffed animals. Some — OK, kind of a lot — of them were mine when I was a kid, and we were in the habit for …

Process Art Fun: Layered Hearts Sewing Project

Sarah White February 6, 2019 Art / Fabric Crafts / SewingLeave a comment

Give yourself an open-ended, process art project by gathering some materials to make decorated, layered hearts. This is a great project for adults and kids and can be done with other shapes, too, or no shapes at all. Fun with Process Art Sometimes I feel like we get so wrapped …

How to Make Easy Ewok Ears and Hoods

Sarah White September 20, 2017 Crafts / Kid Crafts and Activities2 Comments

Ewok ears and hoods/head scarves are must-haves at an Ewok-themed birthday party. Or call them bear ears for dress up, Halloween or whatever other occasion might need some cute ears! Affiliate links included for your convenience. The one thing that makes an Ewok birthday party a true Ewok party is …

Softie Sewing Projects for Kids and Adults

Sarah White August 17, 2017 Kid Crafts and Activities / SewingOne Comment

Check out these great softie sewing projects from the #sewasoftie month. Last month I took part in Sew a Softie, a great month of tutorials to encourage kids to sew, hosted by Coloured Buttons. If you didn’t see my contribution, the girl made some kid-directed softie projects, while I made …

Make a Kid-Sized Reading Tent, No Tools Required

Sarah White July 26, 2017 Crafts / Home and Family Life4 Comments

I’ve always wanted to make a play/reading tent for the girl, so much so that several years ago I bought a bunch of fabric and supplies to make one. I’d swear the pattern was on the JoAnn website, but I can’t find it now. I have no real memory of …

Kids Learn to Stitch Helps Kids Start Sewing

Sarah White July 21, 2017 Kid Crafts and Activities / SewingLeave a comment

Help your kids learn to stitch with this fun book made just for them. Affiliate links included for your convenience. Because I already know how to sew and do embroidery, I haven’t really used any books to teach the girl how to sew, but Kids Learn to Stitch by Lucinda …