Articles related to "Fabric Scraps"

String quilts make good use of extra fabric scraps and help reduce waste in your quilting room. Learn all about string quilting and how easy it is to get started.

A great kid's craft for girls - recycle things like egg cartoons, shoe boxes and old magazines by turning them into one awesome dollhouse.

Here's a quick and frugal way to give your home decor a unique touch. Pillows add a splash of color and softness that makes a room feel comfortable and welcoming.

Fabric is probably a quilter's greatest storage challenge. Arrange your fabric by size and color to make it easier to find what you need when you start a new project.

Frugal shoppers can find bargains galore on fabric, buttons, trim, lace, and other sewing needs.

This is a fun basket. You will find yourself running your hands over it and wanting to pet it.

Recently we looked at making a braid rug. Did you know you can use the same techniques to make an Easter basket?

Show your Valentine what's really in your heart with this simple fabric postcard you can actually send through the mail. It's sure to be treasured for years to come.

Hooded towels are a handy item to have when bathing a new baby. You can easily sew your own thick, soft hooded towels from a regular bath towel and a washcloth.

Although Valentine's Day is the most obvious time to stitch up one of these heart blocks, you can make one or more for any occasion just to say "I love you".

The inexpensive Clover Quick Yo-Yo Maker really does save steps and speed up the process of making fabric yo-yos. It also comes in special flower and heart shapes.

Create cool pumpkin paintings as a family for a special Halloween activity. This art project is a great way to include young children in the fun!

Combine lessons on art and environmental awareness in this fun preschool puppet making activity!

If you use cloth diapers, you'll want cloth baby wipes to go with them. Fabric wipes are washable and reusable, and you can toss them in the laundry with the diapers.

A bib is the ideal present for either babies or toddlers (both notoriously messy eaters). Whip one up in just a few minutes for a new baby gift basket or baby shower.

You can use either applique or quilting techniques for this project.

Use your imagination to create a blanket for mouse.

Using famous women in the Bible, your kids will create Mother's Day crafts or use them with Bible stories to make learning fun. These crafts are for older children.

It takes just an hour or two to make one-of-a-kind potholders from leftover fabric and batting. Potholders make great wedding shower, housewarming, or hostess gifts.

A guide to online resources for crafters who are interested in using non-toxic materials or recycling household "trash" into creative goods.

Snowman are one of those symbols that just have to make you smile. They remind us of our childhood and all the joy winter brings through a child's eye.

Use fabric scraps, 1 inch cording and your creativity to create a beautiful cloth basket. Perfect for Easter.

This simple craft is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers. Make a simple crown to celebrate Earth Day then use the other ideas to teach about Earth Day.

Gather up all that left over fabric pieces. go through your old linens and the kids old clothing. We are about to give them a whole new life.

If the idea of starting a green business appeals to you, look for ideas and opportunities that best fit your personal interests and talents.

How to stiffen fabric to look and feel like paper. Wrinkles just iron flat. You can't do that with paper. An inexpensive alternative to paper & a way to use your stash.

Keep the kids busy making crafty items to celebrate love, romance, friendship with this easy to create item.

Cindy Woodsmall visits a small town Amish girl and her family in this first book of a series.

Teach young children the basics of sculpting with 123 I Can Sculpt by Irene Luxbacher.

Bright colors, simple shapes, and teaching themes are all you need when it comes to putting art in a child's room.

Create a Christmas themed color collage in the preschool classroom. This article features simple how to steps for teachers.

Combining sculpture, toys, engineering, whimsy, movement and performance, this miniature circus was a crucible for Calder's ideas and aesthetic, and inspired his mobiles.

Halloween costumes for youngsters need not be expensive, store bought, elaborate creations. Anyone can use items from around the house to create easy, adorable designs.

Tickle your fancy with easy, fun pin cushion sewing projects.

Use Styrofoam balls, some glitter and glue and you will have an indoor Frosty you can enjoy year round.

Decorate with easy to sew heart projects. This classic motif is suitable for all decorating styles.

Period hairstyles such as the Gibson Girl look or reverse rolls require a "rat" to pad the hair out to the required fullness. Make an authentic alternative to foam rats.

Though a short season on the holiday calendar, it can seem endless to kids eagerly await the joys of Christmas Day.

The wholecloth or whitework quilt is a dream come true, especially for those who dislike piecing and applique. This is the simplest quilt project ever.

Reducing paper waste in the kitchen is easy to do by switching to cloth options that save money and help the environment.

Art projects and crafts can be an excellent way to nurture your child's creative side. This article contains simple, inexpensive ideas for introducing the arts.

Arts education doesn't have to be limited to a child's classroom. There are things parents can do at home to open the door to the arts.

Crafty ideas for younger and older homeschoolers, based on the Little House series. Fun as stand-alone projects or as part of a Laura Ingalls Wilder topic study.

Fabric scraps are quilts waiting to happen. These leftover bits can be put to good use for all sorts of quilt projects.

This is a takeoff on the traditional plastic canvas but you will quickly see it is nothing like grandmother used to make.

Rainy/snowy Saturday -nothing to do. Simple instructions from "Ask the Crafter" -a fun craft project with a grandchild or friends. Make cute dolls. A fundraiser?

Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. Celebrate the book Green Eggs and Ham with this fun preschool art project!

Using puppets is fun! Children will be able to explore new ideas and create many different situations with the puppets they make.

Raising creative children can be as easy as providing the right atmosphere to "color outside the lines."

Sewing reusable shopping bags from recycled fabric helps reduce the number of plastic bags used. The Morsbag initiative offers a free sewing pattern to get people started