Kristina J shows how to use a contrast panel to add length to a garment. She shows it on a dress, but this would also work on a skirt or even a loose fitting top. Notice that she added a … Read More...
Video tutorial: Add a back yoke and dart
Emily Tao has another pattern drafting tutorial in her library. In this video, she shows how to add a yoke to the back of shirt, with a dart underneath to help shape it to your back shoulder. The small … Read More...
Tutorial: Inkblot designs with fabric paint
This painted jacket is like a wearable Rorschach test. Is it an alient ship? A butterfly? Whatever you see in the pattern, it’s an eye catching design. Anna from Plan B shows how to make the symmetrical inkblot pattern with … Read More...
Child’s Handprint Card… in Chocolate
I’d say this is such a darling gift so mom can treasure her child’s handprint forever, only this is one to eat. Find the tutorial to make an edible chocolate handprint card HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait.
Glass Speakers from Instructables
Here’s a different kind of DIY with glass. Today it’s about speakers. Yeah, speakers, for your stereo. They’re pretty cool looking. And appears fairly simple to make. The creator of this DIY is by Randolfo and it’s brought to you … Read More...
Tutorials in small bites
Laura of Mason Bee is posting a rockin series, Honeycomb Embroidery Tutorials. She says,
… Read More...The designs have been made so that even if you only do one, you’re not left with yet another sample that floats about your house, but
Stitch a gift for your special mother-in-law
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created this beautiful stitched gift for her mother-in-law. She suggests that it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you, too, happen to have a wonderful mother-in-law. She’s sharing the poem as a pattern and … Read More...
How to label floss bobbins
One great way to keep your floss collection from turning into a tangled mess is to wind your skeins onto bobbins. But then how do you identify the floss color? For patterns that use subtle shifts in shades, the right … Read More...
“Try it Tuesdays – Felt Scrappy Multi-Media Centerpieces”
Jen is a very busy stay at home mom of 3 little kids who hosts a blog called “foot prints”! Jen has created this delightful center piece using a {little of this and that} and making a conversation piece for … Read More...
Drink Fountain Recipes
I know what your thinking – Tacky! Well yes they are but they are also practical. I will openly admit I have one, it even lights up for night time parties. My kids love it, I often fill it with … Read More...
Ribbon Topiary – Nalan’in Hobileri
If you’ve been in the ribbon aisle at a craft store lately, you know how many different colors, sizes, styles, and themes there are nowadays. But as I often as I want to buy it, I usually have no idea … Read More...
Project: Twine Wrapped Frame Card
Twine has been and still is a trendy item to use on your cards. By wrapping twine around a frame May, from Mayholic in Crafts, made a neat display card. I love the tiny clothes pins to hold the … Read More...
Tutorial: The BIG Tote
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her BIG Tote. It’s made like a lined zippered pouch, though in much larger scale and with the addition of some handles and a boxed bottom. Go to her blog to … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Air Balloon Pins
Elizabeth Magee shares her tutorial for these whimsical pins with us in a tribute to the Great Balloon Race part of the Kentucky Derby festivities.
Diy Spring Pin Cushions; Great Mother’s Day Gift
Angelina hosts a darling blog “JoJo & Eloise”! She has her “Diy Spring Pin Cushions” to share with us. These would make the most feminine Mother’s Day gifts in their soft spring pastels. Be sure you read all the instructions … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace pocket shirt
This lace pocket shirt by Melly Sews is super simple, but really cute. Simple replace a pocket on a button up shirt with a pocket cut from lace. She shares the tutorial over at Pellon blog. Go there for … Read More...
Homemade Sweet Tarts
Methinks these homemade Sweet Tarts look even prettier and more charming than the real thing. Wait, wouldn’t the homemade version be the “real thing”? HERE at instructables, by wold360, of Clever Wren.
How to make a recycled Mother’s Day gift box
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Over at the blog Homework there is a wonderful tutorial on how to make these crepe paper flowers to embellish a recycled oatmeal container that has also been covered with a recycled tea towel.
Tutorial: Ink Effects coloring book illustration transfer
Cheryl from Sew Can Do used a coloring book page and Ink Effects to make a t-shirt for her daughter with her favorite Little Pony on it. Brilliant! Go to her blog to see how to do it.
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Cinco de Mayo Rice Krispies Treats
Just in case you need any last minute Cinco de Mayo treat ideas… here’s one for Mexican flag Rice Krispies Treats. Find them at Posa Cosa.