(1) Cheese Sampler by Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(2) Femme fleur from mes petits bricolages et mes chats
(3) Le coeur de la chance from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(4) CHIEN GENTIL (three versions) from les loisirs abbygaelle
(5) … Read More...
That Girl’s signature blocks
Jennifer at That Girl That Quilt shows how to make signature quilt blocks perfect for making into a quilt to give to a favorite teacher or friend. Using fresh and fun fabrics, she had me at Katie Jump Rope. … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Soft Pretzel Turtles
Turtles bring cuteness to everything. Learn how to make soft pretzel turtles HERE at Kirbie’s Cravings.
[tags]soft pretzels, turtles[/tags]
Summer’s end event: Ladybugs in Dotville
Wendy from Ivory Spring is hosting a quilt-along that will show you how to create this darling ladybug quilt using the Polka Dotville fabric line. I wonder if those ladybugs are appliqued on the pieced top. Join in and find … Read More...
DIY Akela Necklace
Beverley from Flamingo Toes (interesting blog name) wrote a tutorial on this beautiful elegant piece that was described as being an Anthropologie knock off.
Check out her blog for the full tutorial as well as detailed step by step … Read More...
Video: How to Make a Laundry Chute
I don’t have a laundry chute in this house. I really wanted one. In my last house I had a chute and I LOVED it. So much easier than carrying basketfuls of laundry down the stairs, and I always seem … Read More...
Cookbook Covers
You might remember Leanne’s recipe favorites book I featured last month. This month she’s come up with another fun idea, one I may just implement in my kitchen!
See how Leanne made her cookbook covers over at Organize and Decorate … Read More...
Free summer charts from France
French cross-stitch blog et patati et petites croix has been posting a free chart series: Les grilles de l’été (Summer Charts). Go to the blog to enjoy (and download) all of them.
Free charts from Kincavel Krosses
Here are a few unusual and delicious freebies from Kell of Kincavel Krosses:
(1) Zodiac sampler
(2) 15-sided beaded biscornu
(3) Quaker bookmark
(4) Geometric bookmark
(5) Geometric bookmark 2
Tutorial: Couching
Kim of big B continues her quest to learn 100 stitches. This week, she’s tackling couching, and we’re invited to learn along with her. See the tute.
Tutorial: Chevron stitch
Sarah Whittle teaches us chevron stitch. As she demonstrates here, a couple of rows in harmonizing colors plus rows of French knot accents make for a charming border. See the tute.
Anytime Ice Cream Cone
I know ice cream cone cupcakes are hardly novel, but really, how could I resist this perfection? Find the how-tos HERE at Bright Ideas.
[tags]ice cream cones, frosting, cupcakes, candy[/tags]
Tutorial: Back-to-school pencil and phone pouch
Sew4Home shows how to make this back-to-school pouch with space for high-tech and low-tech school supplies. It includes a zippered portion to hold pencils, and a pocket to hold a cell phone. Get the tutorial.
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Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Flower Pillows
Molly’s Sketchbook on The Purl Bee is sharing this DIY tutorial on how to make these stunning pillows pictured above. Change the colors to fit your decor and create a designer pillow. People will ask where you bought it … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffle tee from inexpensive materials
Jen from Tatertots & Jello shows how she made this lovely Anthropologie-inspired ruffled t-shirt out of a $4 tee and a $1 flour sack towel. Wow! I love it when people use their sewing skills to achieve a high-end look … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a recessed zipper to the top of a bag
Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to add a recessed zipper to the top of a bag. This is a nice feature on a bag! It keeps your contents from being on display for everyone to see or … Read More...
Halloween Cupcake Soaps
I love Halloween and Autumn items, so naturally I fell in love with these terrific Halloween cupcake soaps featured on Denise’s Yadda Yadda blog. All supplies can be purchased at GoPlanetEarth.com.
DIY Button Ring
Rubies and Pearls Blog shows you how to make this simple button ring with very limited skills required. The best think about button projects are you are only limited by the buttons you have and can find making each piece … Read More...
Label your quilt tutorial
By the time you’ve labored over a quilt and finally have it ready to gift, it’s easy to skip creating a label. But Luann from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full thinks every single quilt deserves a label. She shares … Read More...