This week’s TAST challenge is woven trellis stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.
Read all about it: 36 fabric flower tutorials
There are just about as many variations on the fabric flower embellishment as there are species of actual flowers out in the natural world. Alison from Oopsey Daisy has rounded up links to 36 fabric flower tutorials. Go to her … Read More...
Free pattern: For Pleat’s Sake pretty pleated tote
Lisa from U-Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for this fabulous pleated bag, the “For Pleat’s Sake” tote. This is like a double-dip of goodness for me – a pretty purse and a clever pun. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Seven fun sewing projects using a pillowcase
Se7en gives a list of seven sewing projects that can be done with a pillowcase. There’s the classic pillowcase dress or skirt, but there are also several projects I wouldn’t have thought of before. A cutting/assembly diagram gives an abbreviated how-to … Read More...
Candy Sushi
I’ve posted plenty on kid-friendly sweet sushi before, but this version from Hot and Healthy Mom that my co-editor sent me was too good to resist. I love the sophisticated, grown-up feel of the step-by-step photos that show the rolling … Read More...
Baby Onesie Soaps
These adorable baby onesie soaps from Lil Anniebell’s Soap Company make great shower favors! Of course, they’re also available in blue for baby boys.
Free: Sewing cards
Kate‘s post on mini-eco includes the free printable file and instructions for creating these adorable sewing cards. Your preschooler will love these! Go to the post.
And many thanks to kath-red of whip up for pointing out this … Read More...
Tutorial: Stencil and stitch
Here’s a great idea from The Long Thread. Combine freezer-paper stenciling and hand stitching to customize plain linens. See the tute.
Technique Tutorial: Paper Pinwheels
Visit the Creating in the Wee Hours blog and Lexi will show you how to make these fun paper pinwheels, a perfect embellishment to any stamped card or scrapbook page. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
Cupcake House
Learn how to make this cute, fair tale-esque cupcake house HERE at Wilton, using the Wilton cupcake pans.{spotted on Cute Everything}
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Tutorial: Throw pillow cover in just 4 steps
Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a throw pillow cover. With just 4 steps, it’s a quick and easy project, well suited for a beginning sewist. Go to the tutorial.
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Technique: Blasted Stickles
I love Stickles glitter glue, I use it ALL the time but I would never have thought to use them like this! Check out this cool tutorial on the Ink Stains blog to learn how to use canned air to … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to embellish a scarf
M & J Trimming shares a trio of tutorials for easy ways to embellish a scarf. They show how to dress up a plain scarf with lace trim, with dangly coins, or with pom pom fringe. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Map Coasters
Each year new road atlases are printed, and each year thousands of old atlases end up in the recycle bin. Save yours this year for cool projects, including this one from Martha Stewart.
Get the instructions for making map coasters… Read More...
Modern Spectrum Mobile
Planning a party, wedding, baby shower, or any other celebration that needs something different and fun? Try these beautifully simple modern spectrum mobiles from Project Wedding. These are made from vellum and you can pick and choose any color theme, … Read More...
DIY Mittens from (Accidentally) Felted Wool Sweater
Last year I posted a mitten pattern made from wool felted sweaters and I think this is a simpler pattern from D is for delicate posted by Danielle. To make this mittens set, Danielle use BurdaStyle’s free Felted Wool … Read More...
Selvage asterisk block
This asterisk block from Selvage Blog’s sidebar is made from sewing down selvage strips. Karen has a tutorial for the more common pieced approach on her blog. But for this block a one line caption will get you started. Visit … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More...
Project: Stamped Canvas
Visit the Unity blog and let Eva Dofilas show you how to use Glimmer Mist, stamps and paper flowers to make this beautiful canvas. Click here for her tutorial.
-Heather
DIY: Natural Body Lotion
The Mother Nature Network recently posted an article about making your own natural body lotion. The article includes a recipe & instructions.