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Back to School Pencil Cake
As soon as I spotted this cake I recognized it as the real pencil and school supply cake from One Charming Party that I posted on back HERE. Sure enough, that was the inspiration. But this one you can … Read More...
A Better Lemonade, Thanks to Herbs
Have you been enjoying a long summer with lots of lemonade? Hence, are you bored by lemonade? Then spice it up with herb-infused lemonade. (Get it? “spice” and “herb” so it’s literally spicing up? Groan, I’ll stop.) Make herbal syrups … Read More...
The Time of Year Again for Chocolate Chalkboards
I’m still counting down the days for school to start (which means Monday in my part of the world). Need a little reminder of cool-treats-to-make for back to school? I posted on the original inspirations for these chocolate chalkboards–HERE… Read More...
Lace Crown – Little Inspiration
In need of a little fabulousness? Know someone who deserves a crown? Head over to Little Inspiration for instructions on how to make a darling little lace crown. Very easy, non time-consuming project with a fantastic end result! Use … Read More...
Tutorial: Corded loop pocket detail
Caitlin from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to make this gorgeous corded loop pocket detail. LOVE!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Colette Patterns]
Michele, you won a copy of Happy Home!
Congratulations goes to Michele T who had the winning comment, #36, generated using Random.org.
Michele T on August 17, 2012 wrote,
The book looks neat!! Thanks for the chance!
I have notified Michele by email so she can claim her … Read More...
Tutorial: Long towel poncho cover-up
Susan from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make her Apres Surf Poncho. It’s a long towel poncho made from terry cloth yardage, plus some bias tae to finish the neck. She designed it as a cover-up for a friend … Read More...
Free pattern: Kogin sampler
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint offers readers an introduction to Kogin embroidery on canvas with a bit of background and a free pattern and instructions for a lovely sampler project. See her post.
Free pattern: Country Village Tea Cozy
Helen of Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for this sweet tea cozy. She describes the technique as freestyle machine embroidery. Go to her free patterns page to download her Country Village Tea Cozy.
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Free pattern: Dolman sleeve knit top
Cation Designs shares a free pattern for a dolman sleeve knit top. I’m loving the proportions of this top! It’s not quite fitted, but not saggy baggy, either. The simple knit top is made from just one pattern piece, plus … Read More...
How to upcycle a belt with hexagons
Over at Lindsey’s blob LRStitched she shared a great tutorial on how to upcycle a belt with hexagonss.
Totally Awesome Sweets for an ’80s Party
I know I brag about growing up in the ’80s every chance I get, but I have to share this totally awesome ’80s party. (Wait, why do I brag about being of advanced age? ‘Cuz the ’80s were totally awesome.) … Read More...
Spooky Olive Snakes
The olive snake, cute or spooky? Definitely cute. And I know it’s not too early to post Halloween stuff, because my daughter and I just bought her Halloween costume this past weekend. (In case you’re wondering, she got a long … Read More...
Frosting Shots
Have you spotted this trend out and about yet? These quick doses of sugar called frosting shots that more and more shops are offering? Make your own for your party guests, those you think can handle them, HERE at Love … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped garland
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a scalloped garland. The scalloped banner makes a sweet decoration for a birthday or other special occasion. Get the how-to.
[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]
Tutorial: Make a Stamp from Recycled Materials
Using plastic take out containers and cardboard from a cereal box “smallgirl” from Teddy Forest created this adorable bear stamp. Find out how to stamp and recycle at the same time here at her blog post.
-Heather
Tutorial: Basic bench cushion with piped edges
Sew4Home shows how you can make a boxy bench cushion with contrast piping that makes the edges pop. You can adjust the dimensions so it’s an exact fit for your bench, and with all of the gorgeous home dec fabrics … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple lace top
In the second episode of It’s Sew Easy, Threads Editor Deana Tierney May shows how to create a simple lace top. It might seem that this would be a difficult project, but it’s actually pretty easy. You can find … Read More...
Wind it up
I think we’d all like to have our embroidery floss this organized. But who wants to sit and wind all those bobbins! Allison of Little Lovelies has a completely brilliant solution. See her tute.