Have trouble finding projects for little boys? No doubt they get left out on my blog frequently since I have girls. So, look! It’s Celebrate the Boy month over at Made by Rae and Made. Rae and Dana are bringing you tutorials and giveaways from more than 20 guest bloggers all month long. So go check it out here.
Quick Crafty Round-Up
Chocolate Cups from Sprinkle Bakes.
Rose Barrettes from The Purl Bee.
Valentine’s Day Sachet from CraftyPod.
Felt Bowl from The Crafts Dept. at Martha Stewart.
Recycled Heart Garland from Oh So Crafty.
Fortune Cookies for Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year from Cindy Hopper for Alpha Mom.
Folded Paper Hearts at Wild Olive.
Polymer Clay Hearts from ArtMind for Poppytalk.
Quick Crafty Round-up
Simple Party Clutch from Elizabeth of Oh, Fransson! for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Doily Snowflake Garland from Design Sponge.
Puffy Pouch from Pink Penguin.
Lola Hair Clips from Mother Rising.
Felt Flower Pillows from The Purl Bee.
Potato-Printed Scarf from Todd Oldham for babble.
Love Notes Pouch from Beyond the Kids.
Counting Bean Bags from Chez Beeper Bebe.
Top 100 Tutorials of 2009
It was a good year in the online crafting world. Here’s a list of 100 craft and sewing tutorials of 2009, not ranked in a particular order. I made a similar list last year that continues to be popular. This year I decided to include my own tutorials! Feel free to comment and link to your favorites, as I’m sure that I’ve left many off the list. It’s amazing how much creativity is out there. So go make something in 2010. Happy New Year! Those marked with an asterisk are pictured above.
BAGS, POUCHES & PURSES
Buttercup Bag from Made by Rae.*
Phoebe Bag from Artsy Crafty Babe.
Diana Hobo from Think Liz.
Ruffled Messenger Bag from Between the Lines.
Basic Messenger Bag from Mmmcrafts.
Lunch Bag from Amy Karol for Etsy’s How-Tuesday.
Kate’s Notebook Lunchbag from Design Sponge.
Reusable Snack Bag from We Wilsons.
Apple Backpack from Alpha Mom.
Perfect Box Pouch from Indie House.
Zakka-inspired Pencil Pouch from Noodle Head.
Zippered Pouch with Reverse Appliqué from Orange Flower.*
Fuzzy Felty Flex Frame Purses from Nicole Mallalieu Design.
Wild Things Tote from Courtney Russel for Bloesem Kids.*
Fat Quarter Tote Bag from Cicada Daydream.
Drawstring Gift Bag from A Little Red Ribbon.
Shoe Bag from Betz White.
The Everything Pocket Bag from Chickpea Sewing Studio.
Earth Day Spa Set from Stardust Shoes for Michael Miller Fabrics.
Little House Pouch from The Long Thread.*
Boat Tote from The Long Thread.
Water Bottle Tote from The Long Thread.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Glasses Case from Design Sponge by Kata Golda from her book Hand-Stitched Felt.
Rose Petal Tee from Appliqué Your Way by Kayte Terry for Etsy’s How-Tuesday.
Spring Ruffle Top from Made by Rae for Sew, Mama, Sew.
Ruffled Scarf from Craft.
Merfish Necklace from Resurrection Fern.
Tool Apron, excerpted from Lexie Barnes’ new book Sew What! Bags for Etsy’s How-Tuesday.
10-Minute Pillowcase Apron from from Betz White.
TOYS & SOFTIES
Kokeshi Stuffie from Melly & Me.
Fabric Checkerboard from Rashida Coleman-Hale for Sew News.
Mouse Softies “Jofus and Lally” from RicRac.
Warm Fuzzy Mammal Finger Puppets from Soto Softies.
Clothespin Doll Tutorial from Going Sew Crazy.*
Boo-boo Buddy from Simple Up.
Tooth Pillow from Mmmcrafts.
Love Bird from Molly Chicken.
Bunny Bowling from The Long Thread for Etsy’s How-Tuesday.
Little Red Riding Hood from The Long Thread.
One-Hour Softie from Ric-Rac.
How to Make a Socktopus from CraftStylish.
Felt Food by Dana of Made for So You Think You’re Crafty.
Alphabet Block Magnets from Plum Pudding.
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Smocked Sundress from Heather Ross of Weekend Sewing for STC Craft.
Clothespin Hairclip Holder from Nested.
Corduroy Flower Skirt from Tea Rose Home.
Pocket Bib and Burp Cloth from Prudent Baby.
No Sew Scrap Scarf Tutorial from Grosgrain.
Owl Costume from Alpha Mom.
Flower Hair Clip Tutorial from A Hoot and a Holler.
Child’s Artwork Tote Bag from The Long Thread.
Dress-up Crown from The Long Thread.
SEWING ACCESSORIES
Hex Pincushions from A Stitch in Dye.*
Miniature Patchwork Pincushions from The Purl Bee.
Knit Pincushion from Kristin Roach for Craft.
Wrist Pincushion from The Long Thread.
FOR THE HOME
Log Cabin Wash Cloths from The Purl Bee.*
Bed Caddy Organizer from Sew4Home.
Fabric Scrap Bowl from Linda Permann at Craft Stylish.
Reversible Tissue Box Cover from Pink Penguin.
Summer Tweets Bird Mobile from The Red Thread.
Yarn Basket from A Friend to Knit With.
Knot Trivet from Design Sponge.
Anneli’s Rag Pillows from Design Sponge.
Portrait Bookmarks with Amanda Blake Soule for Mothering magazine.
2010 Tea Towel Calendar from Just Something I Made for Dollar Store Crafts.
Magazine Paper Decorations from Jeffery Rudell for CraftStylish.
DIY Cake Stand from Tangarang.
Reversible Wine & Gift Bags from Sew4Home.
Paper Wine Bag from Daisy Janie.
Little Pink House Embroidery Hoop Frame from Checkout Girl for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Nesting Boxes from Oh, Fransson! for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Pintuck Pillows from The Long Thread.
Crooked Coasters from The Long Thread.
Cereal Box Journals from The Long Thread.
TECHNIQUES & STITCHING
Stitch-a-Day from the Hand Embroidery Network.
Stencil and Potato Printing with Lotta Jansdotter for CraftStylish.
Little Mushroom Girl Embroidery Pattern from One Red Robin.
HOLIDAYS
Mushroom Ornament from Cathy Gaubert.
Doily Window Decorations from Martha Stewart.
Little Forest Quilt from The Purl Bee.
Cereal Box Cardboard Houses from Bella Dia.*
Surprise Ball Ornaments from Skip to my Lou.
Furoshiki Basics from Etsy’s The Storque.
Book Wreath from Living with Lindsay.
Felt Balls Wreath from Pickles.
Yarn Gift Tag from A Little Hut.
Christmas in July Advent Calendar from Elizabeth of Oh Fransson! for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Sweater Stocking from The Long Thread.
Felt Ornaments from My Fantastic Toys.*
Winter Holiday Decorations from Wisecraft for Value Village.
Easter Basket adapted from a Zakka Sewing pattern, from Disdressed.
Spring Basket from Maya Made.
Felted Egg Tutorial from Wool Pets.
Fabric Easter Eggs from Retro Mama.
Fabric Pompoms from Once Wed.
Candy Corn Cone from Zakka Life.
Jack O’Lantern Hoop from Betz White.
Paper Bag Halloween Bowls from The Long Thread.
Valentine’s Day Heart Plush Toy from The Long Thread.
100 Holiday Crafts
Thrifted Tree Ornaments from The Long Thread.*
Little House Ornaments from Pimp Stitch.
Jingle Mouse Ornament from Pimp Stitch.
Felt Bird Ornament from Sunshine’s Creations.
Felted Sweater Stocking Ornament from Sharon Franco Rothschild for Etsy’s How-Tuesday.
House Ornaments from Orange Flower.
Holiday Hoot Felt Ornament by Anna Maria Horner.
Woodland Ornaments by Elsie Marley for Sew, Mama, Sew.
Scrap Fabric Ornaments from Jane and the Ducks.
Pipe Cleaner Snowflake Ornament from Martha Stewart.
Bits and Pieces Felt Ornaments from Sew4home.
Mushroom Ornament from Cathy Gaubert for Fa la la la Felt.*
Blown Egg Ornaments from Beth for Dollar Store Crafts.
Ice Skate Ornament from Better Homes & Gardens.
Half-Eaten Gingerbread Man from Elsie Marley.
Little House Ornaments from Pimp Stitch.
Jingle Mouse Ornament from Pimp Stitch.
Felt Bird Ornament from Sunshine’s Creations.
Salt Dough Ornaments on Katy Elliott (made by evencleveland).*
Bauble Ornaments from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin.
Partridge Ornament from Retro Mama.
Crystal Snowflake Ornament from Martha Stewart.
Recycled Ornaments from Martha Stewart.
Felt Ornaments from Fantastic Toys.
Felted Candy Canes from Felt Cafe.
Star Ornaments from The Purl Bee.
Sewing Machine Sampler Ornaments from Craftlog.
Christmas Peas Ornament from Betz White.
Cinnamon Bird Ornaments from Martha Stewart.
Thrifted Holiday Trees from The Long Thread.
Fabric Christmas Trees from The Small Object.
Recycled Magazine Tree from Just Like Martha.
Felted Christmas Trees from The Purl Bee.
Yarn Christmas Trees from Pretty Ditty.
Tomorrowland Trees from Wise Craft.
Felt Christmas Trees from April at Felt-o-Rama.
Felt Advent Calendar from Inchmark.
Embroidered Felt Advent Calendar from The Purl Bee.
Magnetic Advent Calendar by Teresa McFayden at WikiHow.
Quilted Advent Calendar from Sew, Mama, Sew!
Interfacing Origami Reindeer from Craft Stylish.
Elf Stitchette Pattern from Wee Wonderfuls.
Elf Hat from Lucykate Crafts.
Felt Elf Slippers from Maya Made.
Papier-Mâché Winter Village from The Long Thread.
Cereal Box House from Bella Dia.
Sparkling Snowman Treat Boxes from Martha Stewart.
Gingerbread House from King Arthur Flour.
Doily Window Decorations from Martha Stewart.
Crocheted Stars from CraftyPod.*
Hoop Snowman from Betz White.
Little Forest Quilt from The Purl Bee.
Quilted Tree Skirt from Tallgrass Prairie Studio for Sew, Mama, Sew!
Felt Tree Skirt from Chickpea Sewing Studio.
Fabric Garland from The Small Object.
Felt Garland from Anna Maria Horner.
Christmas Tree Bunting from Sadieandlance.
Simple Rosemary Wreath from All About You.
Plastic Bag Wreath from Design Sponge.
Yarn Wreath from CraftStylish.
Felted Sweater Wreath from Betz White.
Clothesline Wreath from Erica for Design Sponge.
Gumdrop Wreath from A Pretty Cool Life.
Felt Rosette Wreath from Domestifluff.
Plush Wreath from a Recycled Shirt from Smile and Wave.
Felt Stockings from Woman’s Day.
Sweater Stocking from The Long Thread.
Embroidered Stockings from Molly at The Purl Bee.*
Simple Stocking from Craft Leftovers.
Menorah from Popsicle Sticks by Creative Jewish Mom.
Dreidel Gift Card Holders from Martha Stewart.
Hanukkah Village from Brenda Ponnay for Alpha Mom.
Pillow Boxes and Gift Tags from Daisy Janie for Creature Comforts.
Holiday Photo Cards and Labels from Creature Comforts.
Deer Gift Tags from Kristina for Creature Comforts.
Deer Gift Tags from 74 Lime Lane.
Joy Cones from The Long Thread.
Origami Star from zen crafting.
Mini-Envelope Advent Calendar from Nice Package.
Blank Advent Calendar from The Small Object.
Gingerbread House Advent Calendar & Hanukkah Countdown from Alpha Mom.
Paper Wreath from Craft Stylish.
Book Wreath from Living with Lindsey.
Paper Toy Elves from Macula.
Holiday Funtime Garland from Angry Chicken.