In this post, I’m sharing how you can make your own DIY Sensory Mat for adults. Sensory mats are also sometimes called fidget mats, fiddle mats, or twiddle mats. Approximately the size of a place mat, sensory mats can fit on a table, lap, or wheelchair tray. Sensory mats can help people to stay calm, … Read more
Today marks ten years since I launched the Underground Crafter blog. To thank you for your support, and to celebrate, I’ve joined with some of my favorite companies to put together an amazing giveaway. Scroll down for details on how you can enter to win one of ten amazing crafty prizes! This post contains affiliate links. … Read more
I’m thrilled to welcome Lea from Inspired Quilting by Lea Louise for the first in a series of sewing guest posts. Today, Lea is showing you how to make a rag pillow. This is a simple project that a beginner sewist or quilter can make with this tutorial. This post contains affiliate links. I may … Read more
It’s that time of the year when I’m looking for last-minute crafts and gift ideas for winter holiday gifts. In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing a no-sew, easy peasy way to make reusable handmade ornaments and gift tags using several VELCRO® Brand products. These ornaments and gift tags double as gift wrap. I’m including links to … Read more
One of my favorite reasons to pull out my sewing machine is to make a softie! In today’s post, we’re going to sew a sloth softie and I’m also including a tutorial that demonstrates how to add safety eyes to fabric. I made my sloth a pillow pal with an envelope back so it’s easy … Read more