The May stitch along on feeling stitchy features this most excellent free pattern by Cate Anevski. Get the details from the feeling stitchy post.
Stitch along with Aimee
Aimee Ray is kicking off another Doodle Stitch-Along with Lark Crafts. You know this is going to rock! They’ll publish four designs in four weeks and then show you how to combine those pieces into a great project. Go … Read More...
How to make scrappy fabric trimmed note pads
Kelly of the blog Blue Bird Sews sent in this link to her tutorial on how to make little note pads made with leftover scraps of fabric.
Cupcake Liner Flowers
Gasp. That was my reaction spotting these cupcake liner flowers. Learn to make them HERE at Martha Stewart.
Free Printable | Mini Cigar Box Template
Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made, scanned a vintage cigar box and made a printable template so that you can make a mini version as shown above. She also explains how to use the template. Wouldn’t this be … Read More...
Tutorial: Make skirt for yourself from fabric napkins
Angela from Superbaby and Better Together shows how to make her Napkin Skirt, named so because she got the fabric from three napkins. Two napkins are used to make the lower portion of the skirt, and a contrasting napkin is … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew basket liner from a tablecloth
Heather from Small Fry and Co. shows how she created liners for square baskets, no sewing reqiured. They’re actually two pieces that are tied together at the corners. She used the fabric from a tablecloth with edges that don’t ravel, … Read More...
The best needle-painting threads
Expert Trish Burr gives her rundown of the best threads to use for needle painting. You’ll want to see this. Go to Trish’s post.
Get A to Z from Gloria
Gloria of Blog di Gloria has wound up her series of gorgeous cross-stitch monograms. Page through her blog to collect all of the images. Go to Blog di Gloria.
All of the embroidery basics
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive has put together an index post for her complete Embroidery Basics series. And there’s a bonus: Mollie has added illustrations for lefties. Go to her post for all the links.
Learn knotted gobelin and woven plait stitches
Two new stitches for your Needlepoint Stitch Journal from Cheryl Fall of About.com! Go to Cheryl’s blog post for the link.
Tutorials: Beading a needlepoint canvas
DIY Weddings Wednesday Linky Party 2!
Do you have some amazing wedding inspiration to share? If so, please join our party by adding a link to your blog post, shop, or website! The party continues until midnight CST on Monday, and on Tuesday I’ll be featuring … Read More...
Summer Paper Craft
Sometimes I get a little flutter in my stomach. The reason? Summer+Kids+Terribly Hot Florida+Time. This craft is sure to eliminate the excuses of both myself and my children as to wondering what to do with ourselves. You can customize your … Read More...
How to upcycle a standard pinata
I recently had my first pinata experience. We had to use one that was not properly themed for our event, I wish I had had this tutorial on how to transform a pinata to a pretty party theme.
Flower Straws
So simple, I had a “why didn’t I think of that” moment for sure. Created by Make and Takes, learn to make them HERE at BabyCenter.
Molded Sugar Flower Pots
So lovely, yes? And edible. I can easily envision these on a garden party dessert table, bridal or baby shower…. Learn to make molded sugar flower pots with royal icing flowers HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.
Homemade Snickers. And Turtles.
Not oooonly is this a recipe for DIY Snickers, but you can turn them into cutie-pie (cutie-Snickers) turtles, too. Find the recipe and step-by-step photo how-tos HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Dining Caddy for Outdoor Entertaining
Summer is upon us, Memorial Day has passed, and school is just about out for most of the country. Warmer weather means barbecues, picnics, and spending time in the great outdoors. Whether you enjoy entertaining friends and family or you … Read More...
DIY Printed Paper Bags
Don’t you just love this idea? I know I do. What a wonderful way to spruce up a child’s lunch bag or create a fun and unique gift bag for just pennies. The animal printed bags are just adorable and … Read More...