Run don’t walk out to the garage (but don’t tell the person who washes the cars what you’re doing!) and grab a couple of shop rags. Then pop on over to Tiki’s blog Ribbons Lace and Inspiration to follow the … Read More...
Tutorial: Couching
Floresita of feeling stitchy has posted an awesome tutorial about couching. Really. Awe. Some. Check it out.
Tatting tutorial: Hiding thread ends
Heather of Tatted Treasures shows how to hide the ends of threads in a ring-only pattern. See her tute.
Tutorial: Simple peacock
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery joined SharonB’s Take a Stitch Tuesday challenge; and using last week’s challenge stitch–the fly stitch–she created a pretty sequined peacock. And she shares how she did it! See her tute.
DIY Colored Sanding Sugar
I’ve actually tried to dye my own sprinkles before. And achieved limited success. But silly me saved no money since I just dyed fine white sprinkles (just as expensive), and it wasn’t exactly foolproof (picture clumping). So a huge thank … Read More...
Yardstick Buffet
Wowza. How cool is this? The kicker? it’s not just some photo file that someone pinned on Pinterest. It’s actually a tutorial from Laura at the Corner House blog. And yes, a tutorial! So you can make one too! Kudos … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn instagrams into photostrips
College Prepster shows what you can do with your iPhone instagrams and PhotoShop to take them from virtual photo stream to real. Never heard of this app? Read more about it; go to article by Becky Sullivan for NPR where … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a photo of a loved one into a thread sketched portrait
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, and Whatnots created a series of thread sketched portraits to give as Christmas gifts. Isn’t that the coolest? She turned snapshots into line art and then transferred that to fabric to use as a guide … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby quilt from old clothes
Gina from Se La Cava made this baby quilt from some of her old t-shirts and blouses. She said using t-shirts makes a super soft blanket for little ones. That’s important since this was a gift to her infant daughter. … Read More...
Glitter Candle Holder Tutorial
This project will add sparkle to your candle holders and reuse items like baby food jars, glasses or other containers.
You can either use spray glue or double sided tape to create your design, and then shake on the glitter! … Read More...
Project: Simple Tri-Fold Card
Here’s a great card for beginers. Dawns Stamps Studio shares a video turtorial for making a simple tri-fold card. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Read all about it: Interfacing, fusible webbing, and fusible adhesive
If you’re new to sewing, you may be wondering what interfacing is. Or fusible webbing. Or fusible adhesive. They’re all somewhat similar and can usually be found on the same aisle in the fabric store, but they all work a … Read More...
Love Letter Lamp Shade
A bit of fabric and a Sharpie marker transformed this plain lamp into not only something chic and fun, but a keepsake as well. On this shade is a love letter from a mom and dad to their young son. … Read More...
Gold and Glittery Dessert Table
Note to self: Find and purchase anything gold and sparkly and edible. Check out the ideas for a glittery gold and sparkly dessert table HERE at 1 Fine Cookie. This is from New Year’s, but minus the 2012, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Detailed Paper Piecing with Stamps
JoAnn from My Favorite Things stamps shares a wonderful paper piecing tutorial using lots of layers of pattern paper with her stamped image to get an amazing detailed look. Click here to watch the Youtube video.
-Heather
Process: Design for Star Crazy quilt
Karen at Quilts…etc. said she has a hard time coming up with designs for the large open areas in her quilts. Like for Star Crazy, shown. I love it when bloggers talk about their creative process, especially when it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf
Cat from Bride Blu shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to make a soft faux fur infinity scarf. This looks so warm and soft and snuggly for the cold weather! You can make one from half a yard … Read More...
Napkin and Place Setting Ideas
And yet another cute new thing to do with free paint chips from Sew Many Ways!!!
Sew Many Ways…: Tool Time Tuesday…Napkin and Place Setting Ideas.
Style by Eva Diva: Fabric Butterfly Wall Art
make your own wall art with some fabric, interfacing and double sided tape. I want to do this!
Keep on rollin’ | Skip To My Lou
Crayon roll-up tutorial from Skip to My Lou. Quick and easy tutorial. These roll-ups are a nice gift and are great for traveling or long car rides or keeping your kids busy at a restaurant.