Over at Kelli’s blog Random Thoughts of a Supermom she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a patriotic recycled tin can windsock. I love these and will be sure to make some to add to my recycled … Read More...
Tip: Feeding fabric into a rolled hem foot
A rolled hem foot makes it much easier to sew a narrow hem on the edge of a piece of fabric, but it can be difficult to get it started. Quilt in Progress figured out an easy way to feed fabric into a rolled … Read More...
Mini Cupcake Wrapper Template
Yeah, this is self-serving since I’m sending you to my other blog, but I had a hard time finding a template for mini cupcake wrappers and perhaps you have, too. I found regular size templates aplenty, but not mini. So … Read More...
Tutorial: Slim Fit Tee for boys
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a boy’s t-shirt that has a slimmer fit than most of the boxy tees you find in the stores. Her Slim Fit Tee has a hip, retro feel. Add a cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Brain coral
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery shows us how to create this rockin dimensional brain coral. See her post.
Tutorial | Custom Paper Tape
Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made shares her secret for always having the perfect paper tape on hand. She makes her own! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Shark hooded towel
Jenni from Kissed By A Frog shows how to make this awesome shark hooded towel. The edge of the hood is lined with big, sharp shark teeth. LOVE IT! Get the tute.
[photo from Kissed By A Frog]
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Smurf Brownie Pops
Pretty smurfy right? Find smurftastic tips to make Smurf Brownie Pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, because you are short on time or perhaps you are just … Read More...
Cold-Brew Coffee
Recently I made Iced Coffee. Read about that adventure HERE (plus, I made super-cute little coffee bean cookies, if I may label them so). I had no idea there was a whole movement surrounding cold brew coffee that includes such … Read More...
Cool idea: Make hairbands from foldover elastic
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a fun idea on her blog for using leftover bits of foldover elastic. If you have 7″ of it, you have enough to make a little hairband. (A children’s boutique in my town … Read More...
Cake Ball Cake
A cake ball cake. In the last few years of growing cake pop popularity, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a “cake” made from cake balls. Genius. Learn to assemble one HERE at Cake Whiz.
Video tutorial: Mouse Pincushion from 1 2 3 Sew
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a video tutorial for making the Mouse Pincushion featured in her new book, 1 2 3 Sew. He is sooo cute!! Watch the video and get the free templates.
[photo from The … Read More...
Tutorial | Misted Border
Lisa Truesdell from the Studio Calico Design Team shows how you can use mists and masks to make a border element on your projects. Click here to go to the tutorial
Project: Apothecary Card
For me it’s never to early to start thinking about Halloween. One of the biggest themes I see emerging for Halloween this year is Apothecary. I’m already spotting stamps and papers with this cool, unusual theme. But it’s not just … Read More...
A NEW TWIST ON POTATO CHIP SCARF
We’ve all seen many patterns for a ruffle or Potato Chip scarf. But, I like this little twist on the pattern – the chained edging. Tell me what you think.
http://sewdivertimento.blogspot.com/2011/07/fun-ruffle-scarf.html
Andrea, the designer, was inspired by another pattern. But, … Read More...
Book review: Natural Patchwork
Natural Patchwork by Suzuko Koseki offers on-trend designs for practical projects that integrate small-scale patchwork. The projects range from home dec items such as coasters and floor mats to accessories such as a glasses case and a book cover. … Read More...
Freebie | Journaling Tips and Journaling Cards
Are you having trouble with your scrapbook or artbook journaling? Kristine Mckay has this list of tips to help out with your journaling skills. . She also has some free printable journaling cards that you can download. Click here to … Read More...
The Sewing Summit – a modern sewing & blogging & social media conference
The Sewing Summit is happening this October in Salt Lake City. It looks like a lot of fun. If you’re in the area you should check this out. It looks like a great deal at 275.00 for a full weekend … Read More...
Tutorial | Passport Cover Mini Album
Melissa Thiesse shows how she made a mini album (or minibook) from a passport cover. She used map paper and other scrapbooking supplies. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, … Read More...
Cowl Pattern for Only A Dime!
This Cowl e-pattern by Lisa Shroyer was featured in a special issue of KnitScene 2010, and right now, you can get this e-pattern, not for free, but for only a dime! Yes, $.10 cents! And immediate download too!
Simple pattern, … Read More...