This child-friendly playmat shows off the Appleville fabric line designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. The top starts with a sizable panel print and is then surrounded by multiple borders for a sweet finish. Click HERE to get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Strappy Flip Flops
Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of flip flops into strappy summer sandals. Brilliant!! They give you all of the cuteness of the strappy sandal trend, but keep it inexpensive and comfortable. Get … Read More...
More Tea Party Wedding Ideas
If you liked yesterday’s post about tea inspired wedding ideas, you’ll love this feature over at Intimate Weddings! Click here for more tea themed goodness.
How to make baby footprint art for Father’s Day
What a lovely and personal idea that any father would love to get on the day we set aside to honor our Dads! See the easy tutorial Kristine posted at her blog Liberated Mind on how to make baby footprint … Read More...
Tutorial: Break down a shirt for quilting
Ever wondered how to cut up a cotton shirt to get the most useable fabric from it? Wonder no more. Alix from Mamaka Mills shows how in a tutorial she just posted on her blog. Once she breaks down … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple camera case
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way to Success shares a tutorial showing how to make a simple camera case. The small fabric pouch is lined and has an easy Velcro closure. The dimensions she gives will create a case … Read More...
It’s new: Pfaff ambition sewing machines
PFAFF® announces their new ambition line of sewing machines. Features include Integrated Dual Feed technology (IDT) that feeds fabric evenly from the top and bottom, a large touch screen, a built in alphabet and a varity of decorative and utility … Read More...
Tutorial: Inverted Pleat Peek-a-Boo Pocket
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at The Girl Creative showing how to make her Inverted Pleat Peek-a-Boo Pockets. They’re super cute on the back of a pair of summer shorts. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial | Patterned Paper Flowers
Amy Heller from the October Afternoon Design Team shows you how to make these stitched paper flowers using patterned papers, circle punches and a sewing machine. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorials | 21 Things Camera Owners Should Know
If you’re a new camera owner, or you’re still trying to figure out all the doodads on your digital camera, this article from Digital Photography School will help! The article links to tutorials that cover 21 Settings, Techniques and Rules … Read More...
DIY Weddings Wednesday Linky Party 4
Time for another linky party! I’m linking to a cute-as-a-button inpiration post on One Fab Day. We would love to see your inspiration and ideas for handmade weddings. Please join our party by adding a link below to your … Read More...
Gift for Father’s Day
If you’ve got an urge to make a last minute gift for dad from polymer clay consider this tute: Gone Fishing Paperweight.
Tutorial – Barbara Walker’s Seamless Set In Sleeve Construction
Kristeen Griffin Grimes takes Barbara Walker’s construction techniques and turns it all around in her book, French Girl Knits. And Kathleen Cubley, editor of Knitting Daily spells it all out in her latest post, HERE
Tutorial: Easy Mesh Beach Bag
Heather from Small Fry & Co. shows how to make an easy beach bag out of mesh fabric. The mesh allows all of the water (and sand) to drain out, but keeps your shoes and toys and towels all together. … Read More...
Oink ~ Free Flying Pattern Pig Pattern
Flying pigs seem to be all the rage for the last couple of years, so why not knit one. The Flying Pattern Pig from “Spud and Chloe” curated by Sue B Anderson is a sweetheart. Oink’s body has a Hi … Read More...
Project: Criss Cross Card
Inky Antics shares a pdf with detailed instructions on how to make a fun criss cross card for Dad. But this neat card style can also be adapted to any occasion. Click here for directions.
-Heather
How to sew a recycled sweater iPad cozy
Do you ever think it’s funny how we embrace the latest new fangled thing but we cling to crafting and are compelled to make cozies to protect our new toys? Well that’s just what Cinti of the blog My Poppet … Read More...
Featured Guests {DIY Weddings Linky Party 3}
The weekly linky party at DIY Weddings is so much fun because it helps me discover great inspiration for handmade weddings! Today I’m sharing 3 randomly selected entries from the latest party. First is this gorgeous fascinator available at Fancie … Read More...
Elegant Junk Toolbox
Donna never ceases to amaze me with her fun, eclectic junk transformations. This junk toolbox filled with fresh flowers is so rustic, but with the beauty of the flowers its character shines through. If you’ve never been to Donna’s blog, … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...