Today's how Tuesday is dedicated to all those of you who love to sew and quilt. Whether you've always fancied giving quilting a go or are looking for tips on how to step it up a notch & go freehand - we've found the perfect place to get advice - The Free Motion Quilting Project.

Creator Leah Day has set up a Free Motion Quiltalong as a way of sharing her love of freehand quilting with others. Once a week she posts a new video tutorial - free for everyone to try - and then invites you to share a link to your progress...

Usually our Tuesday tutorial focuses something fun to make - but this week we thought we'd mix things up a bit and share this nifty online tutorial for all those of you who take photos of your craft projects. We know there are loads of you who share what you're making on your blog, with friends on Facebook, or perhaps even selling in an Etsy store. Read more to find out how it's done...

If, like us, you often glance reverently at others' knitting and thought 'I wish I could knit that' - then never fear! This week's Tuesday tutorial is actually a series of how to guides for knitters. Our new Simply Stitches series shows you how to give your garments all sorts of wonderul knitted effects - from cables to lace and (my favourite-sounding) - cluster & puff crochet! Read on to find out more. 

Hi everyone! My name is Floresita and I edit a wonderful craft blog called Feeling Stitchy - maybe you’ve paid us a visit? If not, I’d love to see you all there sometime - we’re a group blog that features projects, tutorials, books, and photos on the topic of embroidery and craftiness. I’m super-honored to be guest posting on The Making Spot today! Today I’m going to show you the basics of Couching (as I understand it). If you’ve never tried couching before it’s a wonderfully easy stitch that will add a lot of texture and color to your work. Without further ado: Couching 101!