Ryan of “The Blooming Thread” designed and created this stunning Felt Rosebud Basket. I found a picture of her project on Pinterest and then located her site and now I can share her tutorial with you. Follow Ryan … Read More...
Nutella Ice Cream
Once again, I have to explain my seemingly-straight-recipe post. Because I don’t usually post on straight recipes for Edible Crafts. Unless they are clever somehow in a crafty way. Like making ice cream from two ingredients? Especially when one of … Read More...
How to Make Rainbow Rice
I have seen this around the internet a ton, but thought this post had beautiful instructional pictures so I thought I’d share it with you. This is also a great project to do as a Pot of Gold at the … Read More...
Teeny Tiny Treats
I always wax on about smaller versions of things being super cute, so what about teeny tiny versions of things? Super duper crazy cute? Check out this tiny treats tea party over at Munchkin Munchies, inspired by this book … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork scarf
They say the quilting makes the quilt, but with this patchwork scarf, made by SewHomegrown, it’s the fabric that makes the scarf. I want one just like it. Find out what fabric she used and get instructions to … Read More...
Sunshine Girls embroidery by Gratz
Ahhh, these little stitched darlings are adorable. Sunshine Girls embroidery pattern, created by Wendi Gratz at Shiny Happy World. They make me smile. Go HERE to see how you can buy them.
Image credit: Shiny Happy World
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Tutorial: Hairy-eyebrowed softie
Heather of The Sewing Loft shares the tutorial for creating this “super simple” monster softie. And while she was making it, she stumbled across a technique you’ll love for creating those hairy eyebrows. Go to her post.
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A transformation
Meari of Meari’s Musings followed instructions by Carol of iStitch to turn an unfinished card box from the craft store into this beautiful sewing box. Awesome, awesome finish! Get the details and see more photos at Meari”s post.
Tutorial: Stitched paper hearts
Hearts aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. Donna of Imagine Mechanix cut hearts from pretty scrapbook papers, joined them with blanket stitch, and poufed them with a bit of polyfill to create charming little treats. They could easily become sachets with … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin rosettes
These satin rosettes are so gorgeous! Terra from Mama Says Sew has the how-to. The tutorial actually comes by way of her husband, who showed their children how to make these pretty fabric blooms. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Ballet shoes applique for a litle girl’s shirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this sweet ballet applique for a little girl’s plain tee. The ribbon tying the appliqued shoes together is tied into a real bow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinhead stitch
Check out Jen‘s post on Funk and Weber Designs to learn pinhead stitch. She says,
… Read More...I’m guessing the reason for the name is because it’s a teeny-tiny stitch, i.e., the size of a pinhead. It hides under the first
Tutorial | Heart-Shaped Memento Box
Tanya from Nonna’s Craft Corner explains how she made this rose embellished box for storing her mementos. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Owl Candy Bar Slider
Karen from the Scrappy Canuck shows how to make this adorable owl candy bar slider. She made the owl from heart-shaped pieces! Click here to get the tutorial.
New Goodies and Classes from D&L Art Glass Supply
First off…I know D&L is a wholesaler so those of you that don’t buy wholesale my suggestion is that if you see something here you want tell the store you normally buy glass goodies from, that you want some of … Read More...
Tutorial: Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
Formative years in Texas have given me an unnatural love of grapefruit. Ok, I know that’s weird, but there it is…so when I saw this grapefruit scrub, well, what is not to like? My favorite soaps use grapefruit EO, but … Read More...
Easy felt gift adornments-tutorial
What a stunning gift adornment this makes. It is so lovely you may not want to open the package; but as you can see in the second photo above once it is removed you can wear it on a garment. … Read More...
Tutorial: Detached-chain shisha embroidery
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery tried an interesting, successful experiment with this week’s TAST challenge stitch, detached chain stitch. Ina uses it to anchor a mirror in shisha style. Awesome! She’s sharing a tutorial for how she did it. See … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroider on styrofoam
Don’t throw away those styrofoam trays! Embroider on them (or let your kids practice their stitches). You’ll wind up with a self-framed bit of art. Sara of Creative Jewish Mom explains how it’s done. See her tute.
Tutorial: How to create a button placket for Henley style tee
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to create a button placket for a Henley style tee. Awesome! Get the tute.
[photo from Melly Sews]