Faith at Fresh Lemons shares how she tackled one of the scariest piecing maneuvers of quilting, the Y-Seam. Go HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: Fresh Lemons
Map Lamp Revamp!
It’s not too often I get to rhyme in the title of a post. Hee hee. As soon as I saw this lamp I was in love. After all, I seem to have an addiction to map decor lately. Next … Read More...
Make Your Own Photo Pendants
Jewelry is one medium I’ve never really tried. It’s kind of like scrapbooking, as in if I tried it I’d probably be hooked and would never get anything else done. 🙂 These pendants however, look like something I could make, … Read More...
A pattern suitable for embroidery
Naomi Shiek shared this papercut pattern on The Storque. I think it would make an awesome embroidery pattern! Go to her post to get the image (for personal use only of course).
Valentine’s JellO Hearts
JellO just has infinite possibility. It’s the one crafty treat I’ve yet to dive into (I don’t mean literally, of course). Make JellO hearts for Valentine’s Day HERE at the Hungry Housewife.
Puppy Pot Pie
Pot pie stands by mac n’ cheese and ice box cake on my list of favorite, dessert island foods. Love pot pies. Especially pot pies that look like other stuff, like cute puppies. Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery pattern
This spring doodle pattern is free from Primitives by the Light of the Moon. Get the image.
Tutorial: Make dimensional fluted ribbon trim
Kenneth King‘s post on Threads blog shows us how to create a beautiful fluted dimensional trim from any flexible ribbon. I think this looks like calla lilies See his tute. Or you can see the full printed PDF … Read More...
Video tutorial: Machine-applique a convex curve
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how to machine-applique a convex curve–the first in a series of video tutorials that I know we’re all going to Pin! See her tute.
Tutorial: Stitched vinyl envelope
Molly of Wild Olive shows us how to stitch up a versatile little envelope for keeping or giving. The version she demos uses handpainted vinyl and is lined. So awesome. Go to the tute.
Free online class: Chikankari
Anita of Artistic Fingers will lead a free online class in Chikankari over six to eight weeks. She says,
This Indian embroidery is a form of whitework…This embroidery is a combination of techniques–shadow work, pulled thread, and surface embroidery.
Beautiful! … Read More...
Boo-Boo Bags …aka. Rice Bags … a Handsewn Tutorial
Robie of “So Sew Something” is not the type of girl that likes to sew things by hand she likes to get things done the quickest way she can, but today she is sharing this fun tutorial on recycling fabrics … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Adding in seam pockets when making a skirt or dress
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to add in seam pockets when making a skirt or dress. (This would also work on a pair of loose pants.) Not only that, she also shares a free pattern for the … Read More...
DIY Felt Flower Fascinator
Dom, a talented crafter from Sydney, Australia, submitted a link to her tutorial for this lovely felt flower fascinator! So pretty for your bridesmaids, flower girls, or even as an accent for a wedding veil. For complete instructions visit Dom’s … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Scrappy heart potholder
TeresaDownUnder made this potholder as a way to try paper piecing and to decorate for Valentine’s Day. Check out the hearts stitches. Sweet. Go HERE to read her entire post.
Image credit: TeresaDownUnder
Solar system quilt for son
Polly at Helping Little Hands made this child friendly quilt she calls Little Brother’s Solar System. She admits part of the reason she chose this theme for her son is due to her former stint as a math/science teacher … Read More...
Conversation Heart Cheesecake
When in doubt for Valentine’s Day, just turn any dessert into a conversation heart. I don’t think you could ever go wrong. Find the how-tos to make cheesecake conversation hearts HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Play Food: Whole Wheat felt Pasta
Ashley has a quick and easy project for today! Ashley and Boo “her sweet little girl” made some whole wheat pasta for her to play market with. It looks so realistic! They started with 2 pieces of oatmeal colored craft … Read More...
Hugs and Kisses Lunch
SWAK! And hugs, all so neatly on your midday plate. Make a hugs and kisses lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tip and Technique: How to Use a Blender Pen
The Daily Marker blog shares a great tutorial video for using a blender pen and markers for a beautiful soft watercolor effect for your stamped images. Click here to watch.
-Heather