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Image from Free Spirit

This quilt was designed to echo a Mondrian-style painting. It showcases Free Spirit’s fabric line Hotflash. Download free pattern. Available in Fuchsia or Chestnut colorway, designed by Luella Doss.

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wetdrypoolbagKathie Sever and Bernadette Noll of Future Craft Collective post a tutorial on Craftzine showing how to make this wet/dry pool bag.  Go to the tutorial.

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borderfabricsundressLil Blue Boo used fabric with a border print to make this sundress for her daughter.  Go to the tutorial to find out how she did it.

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girlsgatheredtopVively Online shows how to make this simple gathered top for girls.  I think these may become a summer wardrobe staple at our house!  Get the how-to.

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This scrabble looking quilt featuring the English alphabet in upper and lower case is available for 1/2 price at the Fat Quarter Shop. While supplies last. Go here to get one.

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summerswingskirtFind out how to make this swingy summer skirt at Moda Bake Shop.  The strips are pieced from a jelly roll pack of fabric.  Go to the tutorial.

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Calli of Make it Do blog shows how to make this festive quilted table runner to celebrate the Fourth of July. Get the tutorial.

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No matter what your fiber of choice, you will stockpile inspiration from Karen Bartolomei’s “Paperie for Inspired Living”.  First off this book is a beautiful hard covered addition for your library and brilliantly illustrated.  Each page holds divine designs…

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Check out the monthly Craft Sessions at the Museum of Craft & Folk Art. Upcoming themes include metal connecting,  glass etching, crocheting skills you could definately work into your jewelry making!

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elasticsmockeddressAlexis from My Mama Made It shows how to make this sundress using elastic thread for smocking, perfect for summertime.  It’s made from t-shirt knit so there’s no need to hem.  Get the how-to.

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1-how-to-frost-a-cakeA perfect cake pallette is so important before you start decorating, and for me, it’s the hardest part. Visit Giver’s Log for a great tutorial on frosting a smooth, crumb free cake HERE.

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image by Sheri Reguly and Hero Arts

image by Sheri Reguly and Hero Arts

 

Check out this very informative article at Hero Arts  about journaling with stamps on your scrapbook pages. The samples there are simply lovely!!

 

-Heather

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lizardJuly’s free embroidery pattern from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog is this Terrible Lizard. He’s so cute, I’m sure that roar is just a bluff. Get the pattern.

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coffeeCC of Suestreehouse blog is sharing this vintage coffee-and-tea pattern for cross-stitch on gingham. Thanks, CC! Get the pattern.

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bellThe latest free Christmas ornament pattern from Bargello Needlepoint is this gorgeous, sparkly bell. Get the chart.

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pailHere’s a bit of timely stitching for Northern Hemisphere readers and a goodie to be tucked away for warm weather in the Southern Hemisphere. Baby Gardner’s Baby Bloggie is sharing this image from her stash of vintage coloring books. Get the…

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Free chart: Pink pony

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ponyIf there’s a little girl in your house — or in the house of anyone you know — you must stitch up sarajessica’s latest pattern right now! This adorable, nostalgic pink pony is another in Cross Me Not’s new line of…

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All you need is some yarn, paper, paint and phone book for this creative project. Fun and easy enough for any age!  Can even be used to discuss mirror image, reflection, rotation and other math words!!

Thrify Craft Mama gives you…

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Sweet Princess soap

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yhst-40726116414759_2057_18455239I adore this Sweet Princess soap, and it’s not just because I am an only child!  At a very sizable 8 ounces, this soap would look beautiful gracing your bathroom!  Find it at Good To Be You for only $12.95.   For a…

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I am pleased to announce that Aly won “Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry”!  Aly has a blog called Polkanuts and she features some very nice projects that she has done.  She has three daughters and I am sure this book will…

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kraftwork-logoKraftwork is the ATL’s monthly indie craft market hosted by Young Blood Gallery & Boutique and the Indie Craft Experience. Each month features a showcase of talented crafters from the Atlanta area, plus snacks, cocktails and good times!yb_logo

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giftcardmagnets-300x211 Over at Clever Nesting there is a fun project on how to turn those plastic gift cards into super cute magnets. I have been saving my used gift cards because it seemed a shame to throw them out but as yet…

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Are you a visual learner? If so, you have so come to the right place!

Berroco has, in their tutorial library, this video, How To Sew On A Buttonband. Go here to learn how:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odJeZnk9CQg

And here for more of Berocco’s tutorials:…

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aprondishtowelChar from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make an apron from a dishtowel . The process is quick and easy!  If you don’t have a dishtowel,  you could also use any piece of fabric with hemmed edges.  Find out how…

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irononpatchesOne of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to a garment or accessory is to add a custom iron-on patch or applique.  Kellie from Rice Babies shows how she creates the shapes for these appliques.  Go to the tutorial.

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