Just when I think it’s safe to declutter my studio, along comes a project like this one scrap ribbon belt by Ashley of Little Blue Boo. It’s like candy!!! It’s made from small strips of ribbon that are woven together. …
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Tutorial: Woven ribbon scrap belt
Just when I think it’s safe to declutter my studio, along comes a project like this one scrap ribbon belt by Ashley of Little Blue Boo. It’s like candy!!! It’s made from small strips of ribbon that are woven together. … Read More...
Vitrigraph: Gravity and Hot Glass
Have you ever seen vitrigraph glass? Hot about a pot melt? Similar techniques for handling melted glass. Basically glass is placed in a terra cotta flower pot ( german made so it can handle high temperatures) that has a hole…
Vitrigraph: Gravity and Hot Glass
Have you ever seen vitrigraph glass? Hot about a pot melt? Similar techniques for handling melted glass. Basically glass is placed in a terra cotta flower pot ( german made so it can handle high temperatures) that has a hole … Read More...
Pattern: Embellished Patchwork Twirl skirt
This little girl skirt passes the twirl test. Pattern details: Girls 12mo – 8yr. Available at Scientific Seamstress.
From Craft Gossip Flickr group, via chegeman72.
Technorati Tags: pattern, girls, patchwork skirt, sewing, embellishment, Scientific Seamstress
Giveaway: Join AQS and you’re entered
Join AQS or renew your membership and you are automatically entered for a chance to win some awesome prizes like the Birds ’n Roses book, shown here. The Grande Prize includes a HandiQuilter®. Go here for details. Cost to join is $25 USD.
Via Ruby Jane’s…
Housework Whenever! coming soon
I love this new fabric line Housework Whenever!. Original design by Sharon Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics.
Go here to see the swatch gallery. It’s all stash worthy.
Technorati Tags: fabric, In The Beginning, Sharon Yenter, Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric,…
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired dress with gathered skirt and belt
Alexis from My Mama Made It was shows how to make this Anthropologie-inspired dress with a printed gathered skirt and a belted waist. She made it from a solid ribbed tank and a printed shirt. The belt is not attached to…
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired dress with gathered skirt and belt
Alexis from My Mama Made It was shows how to make this Anthropologie-inspired dress with a printed gathered skirt and a belted waist. She made it from a solid ribbed tank and a printed shirt. The belt is not attached … Read More...
Cookie Cocktails
Cookies and cocktails, two of my favorite things. Cookie cocktails, my heaven. Find the recipes HERE at Rachel Ray, including liquid oreos, mint milano remix and vanilla wafter whirls.
Technorati Tags: cookies, cocktails, store-bought
Cookie Cocktails
Cookies and cocktails, two of my favorite things. Cookie cocktails, my heaven. Find the recipes HERE at Rachel Ray, including liquid oreos, mint milano remix and vanilla wafter whirls.
[tags]cookies, cocktails, store-bought[/tags]
Tutorial: Creating a zipper band
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to create a zipper band for a purse. The zipper band is the bit of fabric at the top of the purse that connects the zipper to the body of the purse. Get the how-to…
Tutorial: Creating a zipper band
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to create a zipper band for a purse. The zipper band is the bit of fabric at the top of the purse that connects the zipper to the body of the purse. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Creating a zipper band
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to create a zipper band for a purse. The zipper band is the bit of fabric at the top of the purse that connects the zipper to the body of the purse. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s ruffle top
Candace from Sparkle Power! shows how to make this ruffle top for girls. This is such a classic style! Once you know how to make one, it will be a “go to” top style for years. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from…
Clam Cookies
Cookies that look like clams, that is. I found these easy-to-make “clams” HERE at the celebrations shoppe blog.
Technorati Tags: cookies, summer, clams, store-bought
Under the Sea – Clam Cookies
Cookies that look like clams, that is. I found these easy-to-make “clams” HERE at the celebrations shoppe blog.
[tags]cookies, summer, clams, store-bought[/tags]
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations… Read More...
Tutorial: Spider-web roses
Jo in NZ steps us through a basic crazy-quilting technique that produces beautiful results, even for beginners. (Trust me on this. I know.) See the tute.
Tutorial: Calico rolled flower
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her secrets for making darling rolled flowers. See her post for a link to directions for the calico version. A tute for the felt version is coming soon.
Needleartist interview: Hare And Drum
Don’t miss the interview of embroidery duo Hare And Drum by Carina on feeling stitchy. You’ll love this mother/daughter team and their lovely work. See the post.