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May
31
Gina Sekelsky from lettergirl and Rich Inner Life shows her most recently completed sewing project - a handstitched cardigan covered with a favorite quote from Maya Angelou. The simple lines of the cardigan are the perfect background for the words of the quotation. The little bits of chartreuse peeking through here and there are utter perfection. Read more about her project …
May
31
Last week I mentioned in a post the Degenerate Flame Off being held at Cornerstone Glass in Eugene, OR May 28th-30th. Well, it’s come and gone but you’ve got to check out the slide show over in the Cornerstone web site. It looks as though a good time was had by all. It appears all of the work was …
May
31
Cara Jean Means from Bigger Bolder Happier and The D. I. Denizen shows how two vintage sheets, some batting, and some binding become a cool bed quilt. Have fun mixing the bright colors and prints of the vintage sheets for a funky look. Get the how-to.
[photo from The D. I. Denizen]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, bed, quilt, vintage, sheet, …
May
31
Karen from Dear My Kids and Dear My Kids Easywear is giving away four of her patterns on From an Igloo. (One pattern each to four winners.) As the mama of a school-aged girl, I’m thrilled that she now has bigger sizes available. Go to From an Igloo to get the details and enter the giveaway. Deadline is Saturday, …
May
31
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a free video tutorial walking you through the steps to create a pillowcase dress. This is a simple dress, easy for beginning sewists. She also sells a print version of the tutorial along with a pattern for $3.00 US. Go to the free video. (You’ll need to scroll down to find the video.)
[photo …
May
31
Visit the Paper Crafts Card Creations 8 website section to download free PDF’s to make a dog shaped card, and paper piecing patterns for a rocket ship, car, strawberry and holiday images. Click here for downloads.
-Hetaher…
May
31
More of the, while I was at Bullseye story…we spent some time doing some kiln casting. Very interesting stuff and I have to say, it has my mind reeling with ideas. In our class we had two figures to use to caste. There was a pyramid and a baby doll head. With my darker sense of humor I couldn’t help …
May
31
It’s Memorial Day here in the U.S. and I sewed these tote bags made from uniforms of soldiers that were killed. They are for the soldier’s moms.
To see more and links to read about them click here.
[tags]fallen soldier uniform tote bags[/tags]…
May
31
Tif from T. Matthews Fine Art shares a tutorial on her blog for making this 3-D fabric flower wall art piece. What a fun way to add a splash of color to your walls! Get the how-to.
[photo from T. Matthews Fine Art]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, 3-D, fabric, flower, wall, art, canvas[/tags]…
May
31
Eugena Topina of Eugena’s Creations has this easy to follow tutorial for a bullseye and leaf cane up on her website.
Click here to go to the tutorial!
[tags]Eugena’s Creations, tutorial, bullseye cane, leaf cane[/tags]…
May
31
Nikki from Lilybug Designs made this girlie-girl bed canopy for her daughter’s room in reponse to her daughter’s declaration that her room was not “fancy enough.” With the pink tulle and the feathers, I bet she doesn’t say that now! Is your own daughter’s room not “fancy enough”? Nikki gives the how-to so you can make your own. Go to …
May
31
Join Kim with My Favorite Things stamps for an informative video on how to watercolor your stamped images. Click here for the video.
-Heather…
May
31
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for the cute little Scottie dog that she used to applique the cover of this throw pillow. What an absolutely sweet design! Read more about her project and get the free pattern.
[photo from Bustle and Sew]
[tags]sewing, pattern, applique, pillow, Scottie, dog[/tags]…
May
31
Southern Princess from This is Me… made this cute beach chair cover out of an inexpensive towel and some terry cloth. The sleeve that fits over the back of the chair will keep the towel from blowing away, and the pocket hanging off the side gives a place to stash a magazine or sunscreen. Go to the tutorial.
[photo …
May
31
You’ve read my book reviews. You’ve perused my website reviews. You’ve lingered over my reviews of ads in magazines. Now, it’s your turn to post a review here. I can’t read every book, visit every website, or click on every ad link. So, I’m counting on my readers to share some of this information with other readers. And, you can …
May
31
(1) Abstract flower from Happy Threads
(2) By Wisdom a House is Built from Liberty Primitives & Needlework
(3) Bouquet de Roses from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(4) Summer (English and French versions) from gazette94
(5) Drop Your Weapons from Kincavel Krosses
(6) More Things Are Wrought … from Embroiderbee’s Blog
(7) Leaning Alphabet Sampler by Connie …
May
31
This is a very sweet illustration of a girl, her books and a bunny. How long will it take them to get through all those books? I bet they are looking for a cozy window seat to curl up on together.
Illustration is by Zeng on Etsy.
I love the Two Little Rabbit Girls illustration and she also …
May
31
Amy Teegan of Lemon and Raspberry has produced this free e-book entitled Better Photography in 3 Steps. The book is available for download in PDF format. In the book Amy uses examples of good photography from some scrapbooking names you are sure to recognise! Click here to go to download.…
May
31
Bookbinding is a useful skill as a scrapbooker, especially if you like to construct your own mini albums and brag books. Niko Silvester shows how to make a fold over pamphlet type book with a cover on the Handmade News blog. Click here to go to tutorial.…
May
31
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog…
May
31
This Memorial Day, treat yourself to some Goats Milk Soap from A Barr of Soap.…
May
30
A humble pair of jeans go high-style with this Jean Repair tutorial by Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution. She shows how to transform a pair of well-worn jeans into a pair of cropped denim joggers. I don’t know what I love more – the stripes down the side, the knit cuffs, or the contrast loop hanging from the …
May
30
Do you love felt food? Fairyfox shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this felt roast chicken. This would be so much fun for a kid’s play kitchen! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fairyfox]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, roast, roasted, chicken, food, play, kitchen[/tags]…
May
30
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into her “Cabo” strapless t-shirt dress. Paired with a wide belt, it’s fabulous for summer style. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Ruffles and Roses]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, refashion, Cabo, strapless, dress, summer[/tags]…
May
30
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered flower. The body of the flower is made from craft felt, and the center is a button. These pretty flowers are quick to make, and can be used on hair clips or as brooches. Get the how-to.
[photo from Lu Bird Baby]…