Mel from All Wrapped Up created this shoe bag for her trips to the gym. She can put your shoes in the shoe bag before putting them her gym bag to keep them from getting other items from getting dirty … Read More...
Tribute to an early modern art quilter
Tom from Tom Russell Quilts remembers Sharon Heidingsfelder – a gifted quilter from Little Rock, Arkansas who was creating modern quilts back in the day (80’s, 90’s) and getting national attention for it. He shares how he met her and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Retro Racer Shorts
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her retro Racer Shorts. It’s part of her weeklong Celebrate the Summer Boy series. The legs have the general shape and trim of the ones I knew … Read More...
Newsy: I-Spy fabric swap
Fabi from Mrs. Sassy Crafter is hosting an I-Spy fabric swap. She had this to say about it,
… Read More...Imagine sending 200 squares of fabric and receiving 200 DIFFERENT squares in your mail within two weeks. It is exciting and a
Wall Painting: Trains
Looking for some painting inspiration? Or maybe you’d just like to oogle at Ali’s painting talent. I’ve featured her here before with her airplane painting. This time she’s sharing her train painting and I think they are rockin’. Head … Read More...
Dresses Made of Cheese
Fashion and textile students at Bath Spa University have created five “cheese couture” outfits, including a ball gown encrusted with melted cheddar, “Jimmy Cheese” shoes, and even a cheese purse. Read all about it HERE at Daily Mail UK. … Read More...
DIY Weddings Wednesday Linky Party 3
Time for another linky party! I’m linking to this whimsical polka dot wedding, aptly featured on Polka Dot Bride. It’s brimming with so many incredible details! Please join the festivites by adding a link below to your wedding inspired blog post, shop, or website. … Read More...
DIY Garden or Plant Markers
In My Own Style created these easy garden/plant markers out of stuff around the house! Get the tutorial: DIY Garden or Plant Markers.
Looking for more garden marker ideas? Check these out on Etsy Starting your garden from scratch? … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Spring Shoots quilt
This quilt is splendid. Spied at Nifty Quilts, read where the inspiration came from here.
Dena’s 10 Steps to a Better Quilt
Dena Crain gives her list of things to consider before making your next quilt. She says if you do, you’ll get better results. Visit her blog and read 10 Steps to a Better Quilt.
Suggestions needed for next raffle quilt
Lynn from C & T Publishing Blog is celebrating the finish of the Van Gogh Slice Quilt – a group project and fundraiser for the NAMTA Foundation. But she’s not resting long. She is seeking ideas from the quilting community … Read More...
50 Art Materials for Toddlers
TinkerLab has a great post about to get your brain in gear to fill up your ‘craft’ pantry. I think I might have about 15 of these items, but some of them are definitely on my ‘list’ for when I … Read More...
How to hand dye a flower felted brooch
Tonya of “TonyaUtkina” is a wonderful artist and loves sharing many of her creative ideas with others. Tonya continues experimenting with hand dyeing and food coloring. The results are always beautiful and rewarding. To hand dye a felted … Read More...
DIY Fudgsicles
A whole lotta them. Find a roundup of homemade fudgsicle recipes HERE at The Kitchn.
Read all about it: $50 refashioned summer wardrobe challenge
Alida from Gigglebug and I Make Stuff recently challenged herself to make a month’s worth of clothes – for just $50. How did she do? She made 30 outfits and spent only $35. Awesome!! She shares a post on her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sun or sleep hood for a baby carrier
Kristine from Liberated Mind created this sun hood that attaches to her Catbird baby carrier to keep baby’s head protected from the harsh summer sun. The muslin hood is much lighter weight than the one that came with the carrier. … Read More...
Newsy: Leah in top 55 blogs Quilter’s Home
Leah from The Free Motion Quilting Project is celebrating her mention as one of the top 55 blogs in Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her blog to see how her father ribbed her about this years ago and get a peek … Read More...
Tutorial | Threading Digital Elements
This tutorial from Suzy Q Scraps shows how you can get a realistic look for threaded elements on digital projects. You can use this method for hanging tags from loops, or threading elements onto strings. Click here to go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Homage to Starry Night in fabric scraps
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to make fabulous art for your home – out of fabric scraps! She used twisted and coiled fabric strips to make her Homage to … Read More...
Design Team Call: Gauche Alchemy
Gauche Alchemy is looking for new design team members. Here’s what they have to say “Gauche Alchemy, purveyor of original vintage ephemera and delightful found object for mixed media and paper arts, is looking for FIVE team members. We are … Read More...