Deborah Schlegel from Art Threads shows how to make this Valentine-y table topper at FaveQuilts. She used newspaper (clever for larger designs) and Steam-A-Seam for templates. I like the scrappy look of her hearts and the scalloped edges of … Read More...
Read all about it: Masking tape as an unconventional sewing tool
The notions wall at the fabric store isn’t the only place you can find helpful sewing tools. There are all kinds of sewing tools and gadgets to be found in unconventional items. For example, Rikka from Ricochet and Away! uses … Read More...
Frosty the Cheese Ball
Here we go, this snowman cheese ball is a little friendlier (except for the “being served as an appetizer” part). Make a Frosty Cheeseball HERE at Family Fun.
Toasty the Snowman
Doesn’t this just seem so very, very cruel? And yet here I am posting it. Please forgive me, Snowman. Make toasted marshmallow snowmen HERE at Family Fun.
Tutorial: Blanket-stitched monogram applique
Allison of little lovelies guest posts a rockin tutorial on 30 Days. She steps us through how to do this beautiful, versatile monogram hoop project, including instructions for perfect blanket stitch. See the tute.
How-to: Laying thread
Laying thread is an advanced embroidery technique, but Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread makes it accessible. See her detailed post.
Tutorial: Romantic ruffled lace skirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a skirt that’s all romance and lace and ruffles. It’s beautiful worn on its own as a skirt, but you could also use it as a layering slip or petticoat to … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Carve Eraser Stamps
Craft Test Dummies (love that name!) shares a video tutorial on how to carve small erasers into cute little stamps, click here to watch.
-Heather
Tutorial: Footie pajama pants
When I was a child, my absolutely favorite pajamas were the ones with the footies. They’re not that easy to find, though. Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to add a pair of footies to the next pajama pants you … Read More...
Tutorial | Matryoshka Thank You Notes
Are you a fan of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls)? Learn how to make these cute thank you cards in a Matryoshka style from Jenni Swenson at Vintage Umbrella. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Metro Link pattern #1 at Pink Chalk
Kathy Mack at Pink Chalk Studio shares her store’s top ten bestselling downloadable sewing patterns of 2011. The number one spot goes to the quilt shown here – Metro Link by Michelle Lizcano. Click HERE to read the entire … Read More...
Tutorial: Lurlene’s Scrappy Dresden
Jodi at Pleasant Home is in Week #2 of her 2012 Sew Scraps Along where she featured this quilt block designed by Lurline from Lurline’s Place. It’s a traditional Dresden Plate with a twist. Click HERE to get the … Read More...
Matchbox Valentines
Aren’t these adorable? The perfect sweet little something to give your honey(ies). Make them HERE at Inchmark, spotted on Mighty Girl.
Snowman Ice Cream Cones
My first thought was winter in Florida… How adorable are these ice cream cones? Find the how-tos HERE at This Homemade Life.
Candy Cane Valentines
Still have some candy canes lying around? Use them for Valentine’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
Quick Love bird tutorial
Give a love bird to your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. Lynn Roberts of “mollychicken” made these darling love birds and she has a complete tutorial and a downloadable pattern for you to create her charming birds. Thanks Lynn for sharing … Read More...
How to make a recycled faux-ish chalkboard
I say “faux-ish” because you do actually use chalk to write on this “chalkboard” See what is faux about this over at the link Kim sent in to her blog DIY Louisville where she posted her fun idea and tutorial … Read More...
Turtle tutes
More turtle-y goodness! Craft Passion is sharing patterns and tutorials for two cute and handy projects: a tiny turtle pin cushion and a bigger turtle combo pin cushion and sewing kit. Go to the post.
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Tutorial: Add applique to a bag
V and Co. shows us how to add colorful and sweetly simple applique to spruce up a store-bought canvas tote. See the tute.
Tutorial | Creating Stamped Backgrounds
Leeann from the Hambly Design Team shares a new technique for creating backgrounds with heavy overlays and stamping. Click here to go to the tutorial.