If you haven’t already noticed, I have mad love for Tardar, the web’s famous Grumpy Cat. So I squealed aloud with delight when I came across this adorable Grumpy Cat brooch by Lauren of LDP. And I squealed some more … Read More...
Video tutorial: No-knot blanket stitch
Here’s a great tutorial from Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World for a stitch-of-a-thousand-uses. Wendi says,
… Read More...Not only do I show you how to blanket stitch – I show you how to do it without any knots. No knots! So
Inspiration: Speedie Beadie
I’m in love with this art doll by Dot of Speedie Beadie. The all-over bead embroidery thrills me…and that hair! That hair! Eventually, this sweet girl will be riding a dragonfly. In the meantime, you can enjoy other views (the … Read More...
How to get great machine-embroidery results
f you sometimes get unexpected (bad!) results when stitching a machine-embroidery design, you may not be using the right stabilizer, fabric, or hoop tension. Urban Threads shares an awesome tutorial to help you get the results you want. See … Read More...
Decorating With Washi Tape
Washi tape is all the rage, isn’t it? Have you used it yet? If you haven’t, here are several ideas from Home Made Simple to get you started — Decorate With Washi Tape. There are plenty of ideas to … Read More...
22 Easter-Themed Treats and Crafts
It’s a Spring Easter Extravaganza! Hosted by Haniela’s, you’ll find a collection of 22 Easter-themed treats and crafts by 22 clever and genius bloggers. Oh, and I’m one of them (what? clever? genius? Oh, Meaghan, thank you very much). To … Read More...
Shamrock Cake Decorations
Even a simple small party can be made special by a cake. Even family dinner! Studio DIY dresses things up for us again. This cake is wonderful, and easy and do-able.
This site has such crisp bright photography, the pictures … Read More...
Tips: Using Background Stamps
Jenn with Penny Black stamps shares a video tutorial showing how to use large background stamps. She’ll show you what inks work well and how to get a good impression. Then she turned her backgrounds into lovely ATC’s (artist trading … Read More...
A Cap For Spidey
So many youngsters (and some not so young) are huge fans of Spiderman. This cute cap would be perfect for those fans! Imagine a kiddo with his Spiderman afghan topped with this cap. I just love the vision. So, … Read More...
The Wedding Season
The orders for wedding related beads and pieces are piling up in my world which means it’s the season – and clayers are making awesome pieces:
Cream Rose Hair Clip by Tashascreation | Toasting Flutes by PolymerClayWhims |
Swan Wedding Cake Topper |
DIY Winter Felt Flower Clip Ornaments à la West Elm
Jen is the “Librarian Tells All” as her blog name hints. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee and loves reading and music. She is an amateur interior design enthusiast with a passion for mixing modern, mid-century, and antique pieces on a … Read More...
Technique: Encrusted Jewels Background
Using embossing enamels and tinsels you can achieve this lovely Encrusted Jewels background look. Find step by step directions for this technique over on Instructagram.
-Heather
DIY Leather Scrap Necklace
Sibylle Roessler is a freelance designer, and blogger with a really awesome titled blog “Funkytime.” Recently she did her second DIY Tutorial for the blog “Handmade Charlotte.” Sibylle shows us how to turn leather into an … Read More...
How to Make a Chain Bracelet with Leftover Pieces of Chain
Once again Stephanie from “Henry Happened” shares with us a tutorial on making a stylish chain bracelet from leftover pieces of chain. I like this idea, I have pieces of left over chain in my craft stash that … Read More...
Beer Bottle St. Patrick’s Day Candle Holders
Jessi at Practically Functional made these festive little tea light holders with cut off beer bottles and some shamrock stencils. Check them out!
Market Yourself March – Spoonflower Blog
You might think of Spoonflower as just a place to buy, sell, and design fabric and other textiles, but if so, you’re missing out on everything else they have to offer on their blog. Like this month, where they’re running … Read More...
Tutorial: Hemming slippery fabrics that won’t take a crease
Amity from Lolita Patterns shows how to put a hem on a slippery fabric, even the ones that won’t take a crease. It’s a trick she learned using a soft, sheer nylon seam tape to pull and hold the hem … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed felt letters
Chelsey from Buggy & Buddy shows how to sew a set of stuffed felt letters. They’re a fun way to help young children become familiar with the letters of the alphabet. They’re sewn together by hand, so you can work … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a sew a fitted skirt pattern
Melissa from Melly Sews kicks off the March project over at The Sewing LoftThis month, the project will be a fitted skirt. Throughout the month, she’ll show you how to draft a basic skirt pattern and then sew it … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt bows for hair accessories or embellishments
You can get a free pattern for making these felt bows over at the Oliver + S website. Make them as hair accessories or add a pin back to make it a removable embellishment for a garment. Go to … Read More...