This is a peek at Stephanie Ryan’s first fabric collection for Moda, Spring House. It’s lovely. In the center of the fabric swatches you’ll see the quilt block she created for the Moda Friendship Quilt Along. Visit her blog … Read More...
Felt Easter Bunny Ear Napkin Rings Tutorial
Abbey hosts “The Cards we Drew” has come up with these sweet “Easter Bunny Ear Napkin Rings” with full instruction and patterns to follow. What a fun way to add the Easter feel to your holiday table. Abbey is an … Read More...
Fashion Butterfly Bow Tie Monster tutorial
Onel is our bilingual (English-Indonesian) felt crafter that hosts her blog, “onelmon” crafting experiments. She is a weekend crafter and blogger superb. I have fallen in love with her charming “Butterfly Bow Tie” and I would love this in many … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Cottage style quilt
Linn of The Home Project made this quilt recently saying she purposely avoided selecting a theme for it, but added one developed anyway. Her ‘cottage style’ quilt is made from simple 6×6 inch squares. Go HERE to learn more… Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Coral + Lavender
Here’s a snippet of a pretty coral and lavender inspiration board from the Revel blog. These two colors are so soft and pleasing together. This lovely palette creates a modern yet romantic vibe perfect for a spring or summer … Read More...
Gold-Dipped Votives
Bayside Bride shares how to make this set of fun, gold-dipped votives in an easy tutorial.
Baby Ornament; Pictorial Tutorial
Sedef of “Down Grapevine Lane” made this pattern after Christmas and it is a simple tutorial for the Christmas baby ornaments. She is intending to write a series of tutorials on working with felt, so she can share … Read More...
Smock Parties
Here is an organization that brings art to parties! How great. Kids parties, Ladies night out, even charitable events. Yianna started this venture to combine her two loves, art and entertaining. If you are in the Chicago area, you can … Read More...
Book and Wine Pairings
In keeping with our Book Club hosting ideas from yesterday, I wanted to pass along this clever piece about wine that plays on the theme of a book. ! I have heard of “pairings” before, but only with food, what … Read More...
Ossa…the First Speckled Luster by Double Helix
It’s always good news when Double Helix releases new glass. Saturday they will be making available their first speckled luster called Ossa. Love the names they come up with for their glass. Ossa looks like it’s going to be a … Read More...
Alicia’s Ink – Fashion Me Purdy
I love when indie crafters and artists build upon the traditional to create something fabulous and modern. Alicia’s Ink is the work of a First Nations artist, who creates “customized native designs on modern clothing, shoes, and accessories,” according to … Read More...
‘Weird Love’ mini quilt a gift for couple
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created a special handmade gift for her brother and sister-n-law to celebrate their recent nuptials. Here’s what she did. She took a quote by Robert Fulghum from the back of their wedding invitation about how weird … Read More...
HOW TO MAKE A ST. PATRICK’S WREATH
This is so pretty with the two tone effect Wanessa used. The natural shades of grays, styrofoam circle that is somewhat exposed and then the charming shades of green make this so delightful. Find this lovely ST. PATRICK’S WREATH tutorial … Read More...
Book Club Party
One of the most common get-togethers in our lives are our book clubs. Do you belong to one? I know they are all organized a little differently. But there is always room to breath new life into the hosting duties. … Read More...
Patchwork pillow cover for baby
Tracey of thrift. nest. sew. used a tutorial she found over at A Load Of Craft to make her patchwork version of a baby feeding pillow cover. She used the fabric line Oh Deer! by Moda for the top, and … Read More...
Pillow Fight – Bryan Ku
This is an inspiration post. However, not just a craft inspiration post, because I’m positive it might also inspire some awesome pillow fights. Pillow Fight isn’t available for purchase; it’s an art piece by artist and designer Bryan Ku. … Read More...
Etched Glass Centerpiece Tutorial
Custom etched glass looks so glamorous at a wedding, but it can seem a bit intimidating to achieve. Learn how to create an elegant etched glass centerpiece with a few simple supplies from the Martha Stewart Glass Painting line and … Read More...
DIY Rustic Bird Name Cards
I love these adorable bird name cards I discovered at Intimate Weddings! They are made from oven bake clay, and look so easy to create. For a step-by-step tutorial visit this link.
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What’s your quilting style?
Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color works through a range of emotions after attending QuiltCon. This led her to share with her readers an exercise in defining one’s quilting style. She’s standing in front of one of two of her … Read More...
Chair Ideas
Sometimes the difference between everyday and “special” is as simple as dressing up the ordinary items in your home. Here are several DIY ways to decorate your chairs, and add a little something transformative to the party. Catch My Party … Read More...