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Today’s feature is from Buttonberry with this Charm Pack Tote: blockquote>If you can’t get charm packs then it’s not a problem – you can cut your own squares! You’ll need about 1 yard of fabric in total but try to use at least 2 different prints – more for a really shabby chic, “scrappy” look! This sweet tote [...] Also See These Tips: The Weekender Tote: Sewing Tutorial Quick & Easy Spring Tote Tutorial Pillowcase Tote – Sewing Tutorial

Here’s a little sachet that’s perfect to give as a stocking stuffer for someone who loves frilly, Victorian style pretties. It’s been a long time since I’ve tried my hand at thread crochet but this whipped up in no time for me (although a bit wonky in a spot or two). he sample sachet pictured to [...] Also See These Tips: Vintage Pincushion Sachet: Crochet Pattern Turban Head Scarf: Vintage Crochet Pattern Bun Warmer Linen: Vintage Crochet Edging Pattern

I’m always on the lookout for new recipes to treat party guests with a tasty appetizer or hors d’oeuvre and this list is going to keep me busy (and guests smiling). This week’s Recipe Hit List is a packed bunch of 50 crowd pleasing appetizers that I’ve handpicked from around the ‘net: some easy (some [...] Also See These Tips: 150+ Superbowl Party Recipes 12 Pasta Recipe Pleasers 10 Tempting Sweet Treats: Recipes

Use vanilla oil for any recipe requiring vegetable oil (cooking, baking, vinaigrettes), it will add a nice vanilla kick to your dish. It’s so quick and easy to make, here’s how: How To Make Homemade Vanilla Oil strong>Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean 2 cups vegetable oil Directions: Cut open the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Warm oil on top of the [...] Also See These Tips: Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipes Homemade Vanilla Extract: Recipes & Tips Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray – Recipe

Today’s feature is from The Kitchn with this tutorial for How To Make a Wall-Mounted Magnetic Spice Rack: blockquote> This homemade wall-mounted spice rack David created for his kitchen. Read on for details on how he did it, and links to all the equipment you’d need to recreate this in your own kitchen. The tutorial is very basic [...] Also See These Tips: DIY Spice Rack Pretty Magnetic Knife Rack DIY Laundry Room Drying Rack

Here is this week’s free pattern from the Vintage Embroidery Tableware set, this pattern features assorted items such as a plate, covered dish and a few sprays of flowers. Free Pattern Download You can download this week’s pattern here: Tableware Pattern #3 Printing Instructions: Save the pattern to your desktop first (right click, save as…), open the file, select [...] Also See These Tips: Vintage Embroidery: Tableware Pattern #2 Vintage Embroidery Kitchen Towel Set: Tableware Bluebird Cross Stitch & Embroidery Pattern: Sunday

Today’s feature is from Ruffles And Stuff with this tutorial for a Practically Free Pom-Pom Lamp: blockquote>Unfortunately these pictures don’t do justice to this lamp at all! It’s so pretty when the lights are low! It reminds me of those dandelions that kids love to blow on ) How sweet is that! All you need for [...] Also See These Tips: How To Make A Teapot Lamp How To Make An Olive Oil Lamp Paper Mache Party Lights: Crafty Project

This week’s Kitchen Q & A tackles questions on reusing cooking oil, if there’s a difference between white and brown eggs, testing the temperature in your oven (and refrigerator), how to darken gravy and more! Kitchen Q&A: Is It Ok To Reuse Cooking Oil? (And More) ol> Is it ok to reuse cooking oil after deep frying? Deep [...] Also See These Tips: Darken Gravy Tricks & Gravy Enhancer Recipes 25 Vintage Cooking Tips: Timeless Wisdom Why a Cake Fails

Today’s feature is from FlossieBlossoms with this Sewing Organizer Tutorial: blockquote>Kitten (Kid?) Proof Sewing Organizer for Sofa or Travel Please feel free to make these for yourself or for gifts or to sell locally, but I’d appreciate it if you didn’t sell them on Etsy as I intend to put some in my shop there. Thanks! The tutorial [...] Also See These Tips: Wallet Sized Sewing Kit – Free Tutorial Bed Caddy Organizer: {Sewing} Purse Organizer – Sewing Tutorial