Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make a “magic” handstitch. She calls it the magic stitch because it’s quick to do and is virtually invisible on applique. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it.
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Washi Cross-stitch Wall Art – Sewn Studio
Looking for a fun crafty way to decorate a blank wall? How about with washi tape, like the ladies over at Sewn Studio, who decorated their wall with a “cross-stitch” matryoshka. How cute is that? Miss Mabel Matryoshka is … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Infinity Scarf
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this pretty ruffled infinity scarf. Using pre-ruffled fabric makes this a quick and easy project. I counted just three seams plus a tiny bit of handstitching to complete … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Little Cloud Flower’
If you want to get technical, there’s really no needlework involved in making these sweet felt flowers. But they would be worthy additions to a variety of needlework projects. So be sure to check out the tutorial by Rachel of … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped box pleat skirt
Terra from Mama Says Sew made this snappy little box pleated skirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. There’s one deep box pleat in the front and two in the back. I’m loving the bold stripe … Read More...
Free patterns: Embroidered quilt blocks
Shelly of The Life of Hazel Ilene is sharing an embroidery quilt-along one block at a time. She says,
… Read More...For these blocks, there’s a plain version, and a fancy version. Which you do just depends on how much you like
Tutorial: Saucepan handle covers
Abby from Things For Boys guest blogs in the Sew Yummy series at Craftstorming with a tutorial showing how to make a set of handle covers for your sauce pans and skillets. The insulated sleeves fit around the handle of … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized oxford burp cloths
The Purl Bee shows how to make oversized oxford burp cloths. At 14″ x 18″, they’re considerably larger than the typical burp cloth. They used yardage to make the burp cloths, but you could make a smaller version using oxford … Read More...
Two great ways to learn from Susan Elliott
Great news! Susan Elliott (Plays with Needles) will offer her popular online class, Harikuyo Needlebook, again this fall. Here’s your chance to learn from the expert and join this sweet tradition. Go to her blog post for details and lots … Read More...
Make ‘Cute Critter’ keychains
Check out this awesome new pattern from Abby Glassenberg Design. Abby says,
… Read More...Plush keychains are huge for elementary and middle school kids here. I see them on almost every backpack. I figured it might be really fun to design a
Drink Your Potion
Okay, okay, back to more immediate concerns: Halloween. Find the how-tos to make Kool-Aid mad scientist potion HERE at Our Best Bites. If you dare.
Chainmaille and Pearls
Irina shares her tutorial for making this pretty chainmaille and pearl bracelet at her blog Irina’s Cute Box. Irina also shares her tutorial for making beautiful matching earrings!
Tutorial: Installing a zipper fly
I’ll admit that I avoid sewing projects that require a zipper fly. It’s hard to look at a completed fly and intuit the construction process, and the instructions in a pattern look complicated. Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a Silhouette cutter to screen print fabric
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she created a silkscreen using craft vinyl cut on her Silhouette Cameo digital cutter. This is such a great idea!! I would expect that a screen created using photo emulsion chemicals would hold … Read More...
Mini Ocean Vases
Pull out the Mod Podge and tissue paper to make these simple but pretty beachy vases. Change the colors for each holiday or season and simply switch them out when needed. A fun project for teens too! Get the tutoria … Read More...
DIY: Rose & Coconut Body Scrub
Wow, I would never have put roses and coconuts together, but now that I think about it, genius! The Beauty Department does it again with a great tutorial for making your own body scrub. And it’s gorgeous to look at … Read More...
Make a recycled sheet Freak Flag
I had the pleasure of attending Maker Faire where I met Julia of the “Fly Your Freak Flag High!” movement. I didn’t have a chance to customize and personalize mine at the show but she was more than happy … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized uffled spiral flower embellishment
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make those oversized ruffled flower embellishments we’ve been seeing on purses and pillows. Get the tute.
[photo from Girl. Inspired.]
Tutorial: Echo Star quilt block
Keithena of Blueberry Moon created an original quilt block, the Echo, as part of the Dots on Dots blog hop hosted by Sew We Quilt. Shown here is her Echo quilt block finished as a mini quilt. Lovely! I must … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a button placket to a pullover shirt pattern
Rae from Made By Rae shows how to add a button placket to a basic pullover shirt pattern. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
[photo from Made By Rae]