DIY Tutorials and Patterns – Page 293

Learn to sew a softie and baby quilt

January 2, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

Are you dreaming of learning to sew or quilt this year? Vanessa of Crafty Gemini can help with her online video workshop for this owl softie and baby quilt. So sweet! Red and aqua…so fresh, but you can choose any … Read More...

Tutorial: Ruching and ric rac throw pillow

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make this pretty throw pillow. The front is embellished with ruching and ric trac trim. The back has an easy envelope style opening. The cover she makes will fit a 22″ … Read More...

Tutorial: Gold vinyl pyramid wristlet

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This gold pyramid wristlet is all kinds of awesome! Dina from A Splendid Assemblage shows how to make one. I’ve got to get my hands on some gold vinyl! Go to her tutorial.

[photo from A Splendid Assemblage]

Tutorial: Patricia Infinity Cowl

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make her patchwork Patricia Infinity Cowl. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics – 3 per side – so there’s plenty of opportunity to play with color … Read More...

New year…new block at Anna’s

January 1, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

Karen of Anna Lena Land just posted her latest quilt block, Spools, as part of her Quilt Block a Month series. Of the block she explains,

It offers a lot of options and is quick and easy to piece. If

101 Amazing DIY Wedding Projects

January 1, 2013 by Kimberly Jones

Austin Wedding Blog shares links to 101 projects you don’t want to miss! Click here for all the details! Need more inspiration? Click this link for 100 more amazing ideas!

DIY: New Perfume for a New Year

January 1, 2013 by Valerie Silverthorne

What a great idea to start out the New Year with a fresh new scent. Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, takes us through the very easy steps to make your own fragrance. Get all the details here.

Lovely Locket for a Bridesmaid

January 1, 2013 by Kimberly Jones

I’m so smitten with this sweet idea for a bridesmaid gift: a pretty vintage locket with a handwritten note inside! What a lovely memento for your wedding attendants. Get the tutorial and all the details at 100 Layer Cake.

Super Cute Felt Monkey and Frog Clips

January 1, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Gina is known as the “East Coast Mommy” and this is the name of her blog where she shares many of her ideas. Today she has these darling little Felt Monkey and Frog Clips for us to make. Her … Read More...

Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a collar and collar stand

January 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she drafted the collar and collar stand for the little boy polo shirt that she made. Get the tute.

[photo from Little Kids Grow]

DIY: Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream

December 31, 2012 by Valerie Silverthorne

Start the New Year off with a great smelling and smooth feeling shaving cream…great for women and men! Get all the details, and some great ideas for packaging, here from Food For My Family.

DIY Week at Glamour & Grace

December 31, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

The beautiful blog Glamour & Grace shared a week of DIY inspiration with project ideas for brides of all sorts! I love the Vintage Bride theme of course, but they’re all gorgeous! Links to each theme are shared below:

Glam … Read More...

Tutorial: Bag a jacket lining

December 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how the professionals line a jacket. They “bag” it. This method produces a professional finish with very little hand sewing. Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Grainline]

New Year’s Eve Party Ideas and Free Printables

December 31, 2012 by Meaghan Mountford

If you need some last minute New Year’s Eve party planning help, be sure to check out this bright, colorful, sparkly party over at Bird’s Party Blog. There are a billion jillion ideas AND free printables! Find it HERE… Read More...

Glitter Pendant

December 31, 2012 by Stacie Hooder

Emily is sharing her tutorial for glittery no-skill-required pendants. See Emily’s easy tutorial at Crap at Crafts.

Peas in a Pod…an Off Mandrel Lampwork Tutorial from Soda Lime Times

December 30, 2012 by Cathi Milligan

Here’s another lampwork tutorial from Soda Lime Times and it’s off mandrel. For those of you not familiar with the term it means you”re not building a bead on a mandrel, you’re working directly on the glass and there’s no … Read More...