Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows the special Mother’s Day pillows that she helped her kids make for their grandmother. (Mother’s Day in the UK was celebrated last week.) One has a bouquet of handprints, the other a bouquet of footprints. … Read More...
St Patrick’s Day Bouquet
Everyone “needs a little green”. Here is a little splash of color that is classy. And timely. Apartment Therapy shared their bouquet idea with us here. Happy St Patrick’s Day to you!
Tutorial: Fabric bookmark kids can sew
As a parent of a youngish (9 years old) girl, I’m always on the lookout for sewing projects that kids can do. Skip To My Lou shared one earlier this week with her simple fabric bookmark tutorial. A child can … Read More...
Checker Felt Pouch Pattern and Tutorial
Onel our bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog-keeper of “Onelmon” has a new craft topic and the subject is on the chess’ checker pattern. Onel asks: Anybody playing chess here? We can have a match! Kidding, she does not even know the basic … Read More...
Free pattern: Envelope neck long-sleeved tee for baby
Head over to Small Dreamfactory to download a free pattern for making an envelope neck long-sleeved tee for baby. The envelope neck has a wide opening to slide over baby’s head with little tugging and fuss, but overlaps at the … Read More...
Free pattern: Swirly Twirly Dresden
I love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.
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Free project: Let it Rain wall quilt
In this case, the fabric makes the quilt. Due out any day, this quilt highlights the fabric collection “Let it Rain” by Simon and Kabuki for Quilting Treasures. Visit their project page to download the free pattern. Available for … Read More...
Succulant Party Favors
These little gems are party favors. Jenna gives us step by step instructions on how to make these. And they are surprisingly realistically priced too, the way she does it. These would make a beautiful table scape during the party, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ms. Elaineous’s crazy quilt block
If you’ve put off learning to quilt with worries over precision, listen up. Bia of Ms. Elaineous had the same fears but saw some hope with the crazy quilt style. She explains,
… Read More...I loved that nothing really needed to line
DIY Crochet Rose Earrings
Hannah created these crochet flower earrings and shares her pattern in a tutorial on the blog she co-authors, “Pearls and Scissors.” Spring flowers was Hannah’s inspiration for these earrings. Check out her tutorial and learn how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a collar so it curls toward the body
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she sews a collar so that it naturally curls toward the body. Go to her blog to see what she does.
[photo from Feather’s Flights]
Hostess Gift: Wine Bag
On the way to a nice party? Or getting ready for a Birthday? Here is a wine lover’s way to create your own packaging for your host. I think it would fun to go minimalist and just put “red” and … Read More...
Candy House for Spring
I love the idea of having kids make candy houses the whole year through. This spring-themed house is simply darling; I could easily live in a house like htis. My favorite part is the garden. See how it’s made HERE … Read More...
Now THAT’S a Carrot Cake
You know the typical carrot cake accoutrements… a couple frosting carrots on the top. Small and sweet, just a suggestion of what is inside. Ha. This one screams it loud and clear. “Carrot cake!!” And proud. Awesome. Find the recipe … Read More...
Tip: Strengthen a tissue paper pattern so it will last longer
The tissue paper that most sewing patterns are printed is not made for the long haul. Use it once or twice, and that tissue paper starts to rip. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts tells how she strengthens her tissue paper … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt business card wallet
Oh My! Handmade Goodness shows how to make a simple business card wallet. It’s made from two layers of felt, with an elastic strap to keep it closed. Go to Oh My! Handmade Goodness for the tute.
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Off the Page Memory Keeping Idea | Travel Boxes
I love this idea from Martha Stewart Living’s March issue for a travel box. If the idea of creating an entire scrapbook for a trip is daunting, this is a great alternative. It can be left like this, or … Read More...
Suavemente Scarf – Etcetorize
So last week I featured some beautiful scarves that featured writing and now, thanks to Ectetorize, you can make one of your own. The tutorial uses a purchased (or already made) scarf, a bleach pen (or faux bleach pen) … Read More...
Painted Ombre Necklace Tutorial
Amy from “One Artsy Mama” is making me a fan of coral with her “Painted Ombre Necklace.” Look at those colors! It reminds me of the sunny day we had today in South Mississippi. Check out … Read More...
Jill’s choice for the Passion 48 challenge
For the Passion 48 project hosted by All People Quilt, staff member Jill chose this quilt she saw in their October 2012 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting. Designed by Tamara Barfels, her Under the Big Top quilt … Read More...