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Feb
3
Adrianne at Little Bluebell is hosting a giveaway on her blog for 11 Fat Quarters. But not just any ole fat quarters. Julie from The Intrepid Thread created a custom bundle (see photo) after seeing Adrianne’s fabric picks for a new quilt she is working on called Peaceful Pagoda. Of the contest she adds:
International entries are welcome. One winner
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Feb
3
I asked all my twitter-y buds to show me their wonderful polymer clay goods so I could showcase them a little:
1. Miny Chocolate Cupcake by CremedelaGems 2. Maneki Neko by DanceSippyDance 3. St. Patrick’s Day Hello Kitty Bow Centre by WhimsicalCreations 4. Chinese Crested Dog Big Hole Bead by NanjoDogz
Add me on twitter if you’d like! I always …
Feb
3
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot recently shares a tutorial for making her Sweet Pea tunic top for a little baby girl. Now she’s added a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make the matching leggings, with ruching and bows at the ankles. The pattern is for a baby 6-9 months. Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Leafy Treetop Spot…
Feb
3
A little bit of ombre and a lot of yarn and these love letters were born. A great tutorial shows you a few tricks for covering the letters evenly, so be sure to read the whole post and check out the step by step photos. Get the instructions at My Sisters Suitcase: Love {Yarn} Letters.…
Feb
3
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a Dolman top. Love!! Shirts like this are like a secret weapon. They’re soft and drapey and comfy enough for every day running around, but still stylish and figure flattering so it looks like you’ve dressed up. Get the tute.
[photo from The Mother Huddle]…
Feb
3
Want to try round soap but don’t want to bother with liners or PVC pipe? Here’s a clever tutorial from the Lovin Soap Blog that takes advantage of their nifty plastic bags to make 1 7/8” round soaps, perfect for a guest bath or a small gift. This looks completely do-able and I love the sausage shapes! Read all about …
Feb
3
It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits. Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year? Stephanie from The Petite Sewist and Beth from My Eclectic Mess have teamed up for the Make A Splash Swimsuit Sew-Along. …
Feb
3
The X’s and O’x in this bracelet will let the recipient know how special they are.
Contents of the kit include
- 100% cotton yarn produced in the USA (25 yards)
- double pointed bamboo knitting needles
- easy to follow pattern
- darning/cable needle
- yarn cutter
- fabric notions bag
- canvas project bag
Also, available in 2 colors.
HERE…
Feb
3
Yesterday, Jen at Funk and Weber released a pattern, I Heart You Earrings. In addition to complete instructions for the earrings, she include images and suggestions for taking the pattern further, adding beads and gems, making a companion bracelet and a necklace. She also released Findings for Embroiderers, an e-book with instructions for using craft pliers, jump rings, …
Feb
3
Styled after EZ’s Baby Surprise Sweater, this shows what fun you can create when use funky colors!
From the Vintage Umbrella… HERE…
Feb
3
Just in time for the BIG GAME, Tracy Evans sent in info about his shop on Etsy, The End Zone. As he describes it, there you will find his “… “mini jersey” cross stitch patterns and finished products. I started designing them back in 1996 and they have been liked by folks all over the world. They can be …
Feb
3
These little box are so sweet and perfect for Valentine’s Day candy or any small gift. Sarah over at THinkING STAMPS shares how to use paper, a scoring board and some die cuts for these cute window boxes.
-Heather…
Feb
3
So easy, all you need are cupcakes and bendy straws! Aw, you bakers are so smart. Make umbrella cupcakes for a baby shower, wedding shower, when it rains, whatever HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
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Feb
3
Have you seen this mischievous black kitty yet?
This adorable feline is the star of Jason Wu’s Target ad and video where he introduces his new clothing line coming to stores Feb 5th. Anyone who sews with their curious cats around will want to see it. So cute. Go HERE to play the video.
Image credit: Huffington Post…
Feb
3
Vicki Welsh at Field Trips in Fiber made these gorgeous placemats using her hand dyed fabric palette Coming Home. She said this pattern is perfect for fat quarters and scraps. Go to her POST: Coming Home Placemat Tutorial to get the link to the free project.
Go HERE to see more things Vicki made with Coming Home.
Image credit: …
Feb
3
If you think the tiny felting-and-embroidery creations of Kayla Coo are amazing, just wait till you see her large sculptural pieces. See more of the large-scale work of Michala Gyetvai (aka Kayla Coo) at her blog post.…
Feb
3
Today I am featuring the most awesome detail that is included in a great tutorial that is featured at the blog ReStitch Me. Isn’t the use of a zipper as the skull’s teeth awesome!!! She designed and shared a great how-to on sewing a messenger bag out of an old suit coat and t-shirt.…
Feb
3
Such an easy idea to dress up dessert plates for Valentine’s: edible icing “paint.” Love it. Find the how-tos HERE at How About Orange.…
Feb
3
What a simple, lovely idea to add a bit of love to your milk. Make heart milk cubes HERE at A Subtle Revelry. Spotted on Be Different Act Normal.…
Feb
3
At first glance, you may think those flowers are composed of bullions. Nope. Find out from Mary Corbet how the stitcher “cheated” in creating them. (If only I could cheat so well!) See Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.…
Feb
3
Shannon of “Rhythm & Rhyme” lives in Brisbane, Australia and has is precious Kangaroo tutorial for us. Shannon has a pictorial tutorial and a pattern for the Kangaroo parts. I am including the pattern because I did not want to download the viewer from Scribd, but if you used it before download it there. Thanks Shannon for the …
Feb
3
Ah, the perfect decorated cookie for Valentine’s Day. Simple, chocolate, hearts. Learn to decorate them HERE at Glorious Treats.…
Feb
3
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shows us how to make this adorable kiss-filled heart brooch. (In my culture, Xs represent kisses and Os represent hugs.) You still have time to make one of these easy pins as a valentine gift for everyone you love. See Laura’s tute. XOXO…
Feb
3
Cynthia stitched this sample of Loretta from Stitching the Night Away’s free Goddess pattern. …
Feb
3
When a dear’s friend’s little dog passed away, Shari wanted to create a keepsake gift for the family that would live on forever in Chester’s memory. This gorgeous table is made from a tree stump and carved with a wonderful, lasting message that surely meant worlds to the family. Please visit Turnstyle Vogue Design & Styling to read the story …
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