I have a special affinity for the Cadbury Creme Egg. I adore them. I kind of sort of anxiously await their arrival on the supermarket shelves every Spring. So I love this Cadbury Creme Egg Cake from Peculiar Pastry. … Read More...
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...
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: Half-slip with lace trim
Liesl from Hoppo Bumpo shows how to make a half-slip with pretty lace trim around the bottom. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Hoppo Bumpo]
Free block layouts for Storm at Sea
Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration is wishing everyone a happy friday with a free download of two Storm at Sea blocks. They are so versatile you’ll want to dig out your drawing pencils and have some fun designing your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand bind a quilt
Vanessa at Crafty Gemini gives us a look into how she hand binds a quilt, including how to get nicely mitered corners. Get the TUTE. Also, be sure and congratulate her! That’s all I’m saying.
Tutorial: Pleated pillow with removable wrap-around band
Erica from The Polka-Dot Umbrella showing how to make a pleated pillow with a wrap-around band. The pillow itself is made from a versatile white fabric, while the contrast band is removable so you can create a whole new look … Read More...
Blarney Stones
Your children will love cracking these ‘Blarney Stones’ open, and even more so, they will enjoy mixing up the recipe to make them! Head on over to Chasing Fireflies for the recipe and how to.
Homemade Easter Basket
I’ve written many times about my love for the blog The Magic Onions and their amazing crafts for children. Here is a tutorial for making an Easter basket out of an old felted sweater….love it!
A Clever Use of Leftover Royal Icing
I love this idea. Love love love it. Check out what Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle did with her leftover royal icing. Made sprinkley dots for flowers. Learn how HERE.
Free cross-stitch charts
Ribbon Wedding Cake
Gorgeous crochet ribbon and tiny pearls make this ribbon wedding cake an elegant but easy accent for bridal shower invitations and more! Click here to get the step by step tutorial created by Jen Shears and featured on the May … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Ruffle Tunic or Dress
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this Little Ruffle Tunic. It can also be a dress, depending on how long you cut the fabric. And if you’re dreading stitching all of those rows of ruffles is a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY ruffled skirt
Head over to Luke and Hailie Girl to find out how to make this super cute ruffled skirt. It was inspired by a similar shirt from J. Crew. I love all the rows of ruffles going this way and that! … Read More...
Tutorial: Soccer ball throw pillow
Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shows how to make a cushion. The front is pieced to look like a soccer ball. How cute is that? She created one for her sister as a back support for when she’s driving, … Read More...
Technique: Make a Stamp Out of Fun Foam
Visit Heather Nichol’s blog Pine is Here as she shares a wonderful video on how to die cut fun foam to make your own stamps, how cool is that!?
-Heather
Ruffle Birthday Cake
Remember this beautiful cake? Nadege has posted the recipe and some decorating tips HERE at Prunille fait son show. I think ruffles and flowers are a fitting throne for Hello Kitty, yes?
Video Tutorial: Parisian Anthology Cards
Melissa Samuels has posted a video recording of her live show where she makes a set of cards using the Parisian Anthology line from Pink Paislee. Click here to go to the video.
Free pattern: American Valor by Jo Morton
Make a Quilts of Valor quilt or pillowcase with fabrics from the American Valor collection by Jo Morton for Andover Fabrics. Visit Andover’s Free Quilt Patterns page.
