I had a mini anxiety attack thinking of what would’ve had to have gone in to designing and crafting this amazing cake. Find pictures of the life-size Stormtrooper cake HERE, created by Amanda Oakleaf Cakes for the Arisia sci-fi … Read More...
Double tutorial: Slip embroidery and a needlebook
Jules of Adventures in Thread has a twofer tutorial for us. First she shows us how to use a slip to create raised embroidery. Then she applies this technique to making a needlebook with a sweet topiary pincushion on the … Read More...
More on rickrack lace
Recently, I shared an example of vintage lace made from rickrack from Gerry of Older Rose. Now Gerry has located more information about this technique that was so popular at the turn of the 20th Century. See Gerry’s post.
Tutorial: Chevron pencil skirt from striped fabric
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this pencil skirt with a stunning chevron design. No, she didn’t use fabric printed with a chevron design. She cut and pieced a striped fabric … Read More...
Free pattern: Eye mask
Katie from Notes from a Red Kitchen shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an eye mask. The soft fabric mask slides over your eyes and is held in place with a thin elastic strap. Make one for yourself, … Read More...
Project: Swan Card
This card from Theresa Momber is simply lovely! She used mirror image stamping and a sponged background to create this beauty, find step by step instructions here on her blog Crafting the Web.
-Heather
Tutorial | Photo Pendants
Ginger over at Ginger Snap Crafts, takes you through the steps to creating these photo tile pendants. She even tells you where you can buy the kit. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Creating a Circular Border from a Straight Border Punch
Mandi from Less is More shows how you can use a straight border punch to make a circular border. This is a very neat tip! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Add a quick lining to a sheer shirt
I have a handful of sheer shirts in my closet that I never wear. I love the cut and design of the shirts, but I can’t stand wearing tops that show my bra lines. I feel so… exposed. And frankly, … Read More...
Coming soon | Cattitudes fabric and freebie
Heidi Pridemore’s Cattitudes fabric line for Red Rooster Fabrics is for anyone who has ever loved a cat. These authentic feline scenes in this quilt, showcasing Heidi’s second fabric line, warm my heart. Go HERE to see Cattitudes fabric swatches. … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Paisly Party | First finish 2012
Mary at Quilting in the Sunshine State is celebrating her first finish of 2012 with this quilt from a pattern she found at Red Rooster. Called Paisley Party, she said it went together quickly. I love her version, cheerful and … Read More...
How to sew recycled pillowcase pj pants
If you are like me and like to whip up projects quick this is the project for you. I love to sew pants that are fun and comfortable and that’s what Brandi of the blog Crafty Girl Squared posted. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reading cushion for a young child
Sarah from Sew Is Me created a special cushion for her young daughter to sit on while reading her books, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It includes a handle on one side so she can … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy tree appliquéd block
Danny at Mommy for Reals made this awesome tree block for the Stash Bee, hosted by Sunni at Love Affair with my Brother. Danny wants you to be able to make this tree too so she generously created a … Read More...
Felt Houses With Tea Lights Tutorial
Claire Chauvin created these unique felt houses and was kind enough to share the pattern and tutorial.
Fabric stiffener helps hold the houses up and battery operated tea lights make them glow safely.
Visit Poopscape Projects: Felt Houses for full … Read More...
Chocolate and Flowers for Valentine’s
Valentines, hearts, chocolate and flowers all in one. How utterly fitting. Plus, these pretty-in-pink chocolate-hiding “flowers” use balloon sticks. In thousands of posts, I don’t think I’ve ever posted on any craft that uses balloon sticks. Learn to make them … Read More...
Free pattern: Oh SO Simple edging
Tatting expert Jane Eborall has created a beautiful new edging she calls “Oh SO Simple.” And she’s sharing the pattern! Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.
Tutorial: Drawstring jewelry pouch with small pockets
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make a drawstring pouch to hold your special jewelry. Small pockets all around the inside of the pouch give individual spaces to hold your smaller pieces, while your larger pieces of jewelry are … Read More...
Cool idea: Use designer fabric remnants to dress up plain curtains
Designer yardage can be expensive. It’s beautiful, but making a large project from them – like curtains, for example – can be quite costly. Debra and Nicole from improv diary (and authors of the soon-to-be-released Improv Sewing) show how … Read More...