I signed up for the sewing course at Craftsy to see what it’s like. The tech sounds pretty good. I’ll report back after I’ve started actually using it.
What is a Craftsy online course?
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Clever Recipes from Nick Jr.
My kid has discovered video games. She’s been so into NickJr (under my watchful eye of course), I started exploring the rest of the site and realized they have lots of cute food ideas. Choose any of their shows and … Read More...
Tutorial: Printing on fabric
Karen from Quilts Etc shows how she prepares fabric to go through a printer and receive ink that will not wash out. An essential step is to use Bubble Jet Set 2000. Go to the tutorial.
Birthday Quilt in Pooches and Pickups
Birthday Cake designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson. This one showcases the Pooches and Pickups fabric collection by Laurie Wisbrun from Scarlet Fig. You can download the free pattern here or here.
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Tutorial: Nova’s quillow
Nova from A Cuppa and a Catch Up shows how to make a quilt that folds up into a pillow – aka quillow. What a cute kid’s gift, especially if you personalize it, as shown here. Go to the tute… Read More...
Distressed Numbered Benches
Why didn’t I think of that?? Love these little benches all dressed up with a bit of typography character. I’m a big fan of distressing too, so these are definitely right up my alley. Makes you look differently at all … Read More...
Lemon Macarons
Given my own disaster trying to make macarons, these wonderful lemon-shaped lemon macarons stunned me in their perfection. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at 6 Bittersweets, the shaping idea adapted from Macarons by Erica.
Free cross-stitch charts
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...
Monkey Moon Pie Pops
I think the expressions got me. Learn to make these (easily, from store-bought items) HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Union Jack quilt pattern
Goli from Craft talks about this quilt – the special reason for the Union Jack flag design, then introduced us to the maker, Sarah Brazier. It’s a wonderful quilt. Visit her post to find out where to get the pattern.
Tutorial: Pieced duvet cover
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to make this pieced duvet cover. The piecing serves two purposes – it creates a pretty design and it also creates a piece of fabric large enough for a full-sized bed. (The back … Read More...
Flower Collage
If you have been reading many of my posts for a while, you will know that I love a good book craft. This has to be one of my favorites. The book is called Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, … Read More...
Painting With Wool
My husband is dying to get rid of his ‘junky’ wool for knitting (yes, my husband knits..pretty darn well too!) This would be a great craft to use odd leftover pieces of yarn! Head on over to Putti Prapancha to … Read More...
Contact Paper Rose Window
The Chocolate Muffin Tree used the South Rose Window in Notre Dame Cathedral for their inspiration to make these beautiful Contact Paper Rose Windows of their own. Her daughter did an amazing job cutting out the cirlce and those triangles. … Read More...
DIY Treasure Map
When I was young, can’t remember what grade, I had to do a project that required ‘old’ paper in which I used tea bags and a match to create that effect. This Treasure Map project involves some of the same … Read More...
French Chocolate Table
Just the title of this project sounds delicious! I love how this table turned out. The rustic charm with a hint of romance are a perfect pairing for this make over. You can see how Korrie from the Red Hen … Read More...
Snack Mix Party Station
Perhaps because I just oohed and aahed over the make-your-own-trail-mix station at the new Whole Foods by me, I paused when I spotted this snack mix station of the Hip Hip Hooray blog. Find this smart party idea, part … Read More...
Technique: Cracked Glass Effect
At Nicol Heady’s blog Heather Nichols shares a cool cracked glass technique, perfect for adding an interesting touch to any stamped card. Her samples are just stunning! Click here for her video.
-Heather
Free needlepoint charts
Tutorial: Log cabin quilt block
Learn how to create a basic Picture Frames log cabin quilt block with Susan Beal from West Coast Crafty. She’s the author of Modern Log Cabin Quilting: 25 Simple Quilts and Patchwork Projects. Go to the tutorial.