By reader request, Jacquie at Tallgrass Prairie Studio, wrote up a tutorial on how she made this heart quilt block. She published it on her blog awhile ago, but it’s still perfect for this Valentine’s Day. Plus, hearts are good … Read More...
Creme Brulee Without the Creme
I know, seems a puzzle, right? How DOES one make crème brûlée without the crème? You just go over to Smashed Peas and Carrots.
Tutorial: Big Huge Bow
Kate from See Kate Sew calls this her Big Huge Bow. The name is certainly accurate. This is one BIG bow, people! She turned it into a fabulous hair accessory for her daughter, who wore it in the photo shoot … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated pillow sham
Head over to Centsational Girl to find out how to make a pillow sham with pleated trim. The decorative pillow is made from a quilter’s weight cotton and would be pretty in any type of print. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Project: Vintage Corset Card
Huge Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake Knock-off
Ooooh, I remember posting on this giant peanut butter cup from Williams-Sonoma, and several people contacted me about wanting the cake pan, which mysteriously didn’t seem to exist. Well, check out 1 Fine Cookie’s version of the chocolate peanut … Read More...
DIY Heart Box with Painted Sugar Cubes
Bonus, the inspirations for this craft are just as clever… Find those links, and find the photo tutorial to make your own heart box and fill with beautiful painted heart sugar cubes HERE at la littérature gourmande.
Kid-Friendly Message Cake
For kids with their own love messages to send… write them on daisy petals atop an easy-to-make sponge cake. Find the how-tos HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.
Glass Craft is Right Around the Corner!
Are you going to Las Vegas for Glass Craft and Bead Expo? I know I am and I can’t wait. It’s all about the glass!!! And then there’s a dose of Vegas thrown in too. If you haven’t gone … Read More...
Lantern Revamp: Photo Display
It’s totally understandable why a reader from the blog Pretty Hand Girl thought this lantern came from Pier 1. This beautiful photo display wasn’t always this beautiful. Found in a Restore, this lantern needed some tender loving care before it … Read More...
Tutorial: Flower drawstring pouch from a hankie
Lia from Lia’s Crafty Journey made this drawstring pouch out of a batik handkerchief from a friend’s wedding. I love how the folded “petals” show off the border print! She shares a series of photos showing how she folded it … Read More...
Cake Decorating Practice with Playdough
Sometimes, at the very core of my being, I secretly wish that I was a child in the house of some of the amazing crafters that I post about. Today, I have that feeling again.
This is such a great … Read More...
Wax Resist Paintings AND Shadow Puppets!
This project has so many amazing aspects that I just don’t know which to share first. Could it be the way her children created these wax resist paintings and used them for their shadow puppet background scenery? Love That! Or … Read More...
Heartfelt Valentine Tote tutorial
How sweet is this Heartfelt Tote from Disney Family Fun? We had to make those yucky decorated shoe boxes for our Valentine cards when I was in school, but your little ones can collect their cards in style. The older … Read More...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts
Little factoid about me, I used to be known for my chocolate peanut butter balls. Ages ago, like when I was in high school. I forgot about this odd claim to fame ’til spotting these scrumptious goodies. Make fudgy peanut … Read More...
Mardi Gras Pretzels
Eek, Mardi Gras is sneaking up on us, and I’ve been so consumed by Valentine’s posts, it’s been neglected! Thanks to Catholic Icing for the reminder. Make these super easy and festive chocolate covered pretzels for Mardi Gras HERE at … Read More...
Sew Happy QAL update
The Mixed Sampler Quilt Along at Jenna’s from Sew Happy Geek is well under way. Since I last checked in, she has posted four more blocks. Shown here is Block 5. Stunning!
Go HERE to see the rest. I … Read More...
A split Dresden Plate pillow
Janet from JMD Designs created this pretty pillow. She started with two half Dresden Plates and sewed a patchwork strip in between. Love the effect, as this technique could be used for any quilt block. She provides a free tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Piece of My Heart mini quilt
Lesley at SewHappy.Me did a guest post at Sew We Quilt showing how she created this heart project. The embroidered words say,
Please take care of it, you have a piece of my heart.
So lovely. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Organize your thread
Intergalactic! shares a tutorial for an easy-to-make spool organizer. I need a lot of these! See the tute.
And many thanks to Carla of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.