Once I started using pattern weights to cut out my sewing projects, I was hooked. They’re sooo much easier than using straight pins! But what I WASN’T hooked on was the cost to buy a set of them. Luckily, it … Read More...
Video tutorial: Create shirred fabric with elastic thread
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial for shirring fabric. If you don’t know what this is, it’s creating parallel rows of stretchy gathers with elastic thread. It’s easy to do and is great for making … Read More...
Tutorial: Lil’ Blooms Canvas Flowers
Suzy West demonstrates in a tutorial how to use the new die cut Lil’ Blooms product by Punky Sprouts. Click here to go to tutorial
DIY: Farmers Market Brightening Facial
Golden Path Alchemy recently shared a recipe for a Farmers Market Brightening Facial in their NBC Los Angeles Interview. The recipe is listed below & the interview can be viewed here.
Farmers Market Brightening Facial
Pick up these fresh … Read More...
Tutorial: Pyramid zippered coin purse
Katherine from Sew Me Something Good shows how to make a fun little zippered coin purse. It’s got an unusual pyramid shape that’s sure to elicit compliments, especially when you’re able to say that you made it yourself. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Finishing a textile wall panel
Ruth O’Leary steps us through an elegant finish to embroidered wall panels, including attaching sleeves to facilitate hanging. That’s a mean-looking curved needle, but she says it’s perfect for the job. See the tute.
Milkshakes!
Find a dozen inspirations for milkshakes HERE at Chow, like this Drumstick milkshake, amaretto sour vegan shake,or strawberry shortcake milkshake.
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Handkerchief Wreath
Melissa from Those Northern Skies created this lovely wreath from a bunch of pretty little handkerchiefs.
She’ll give you the how-to so you can make your own handkerchief wreath on her blog.
Old Table Turned Ottoman
Robin from All Things Heart & Home found a wobbly table at the thrift store for $2.99 and turned it into this darling and functional ottoman. She gives great step by step instructions with photos.
Head over to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Siennese stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is Siennese stitch. See the tutorial on SharonB’s Pin Tangle blog.
Free design: Handmade Rules!
Here’s some nifty news from Urban Threads:
… Read More...You love free stuff, right? In keeping with the crafty spirit of the week, grab this Handmade Rules! design at the cost of zero dollars. Stitch it on tote bags and more
How to make a recycled light box for photography
As more of us need to photograph the stuff we make to share it with all ya’ll a light box becomes something very useful. Why not make your own with a recycled box! See how over at this post at … Read More...
Stitch a sweet treat
Marisa of Elegant Bloggery has added some new cupcake designs to her collection of free coloring pages. I think her gorgeous line art would make outstanding patterns for hand embroidery (for personal use, of course). Go see Marisa’s handiwork.
Read all about it: Fabric weight vs. drape
When choosing fabrics for a sewing project, we often think of the visual considerations (large print vs. small print, floral vs. geometric) but issues of weight and drape also come into play. While it’s easy to imagine the visual aspects … Read More...
Freebie: French Photoshop Brushes and Labels
Denise Laborde has these word brushes in French as well as labels available for download. She also shows how she used them to create a hybrid minibook.Simply click on each image on her blog to download the files. Click here… Read More...
Freebie: Copyright Free Scanned Images
Liam at From Old Books, has made available a comprehensive collection of vintage and antiquarian images from his personal collection. These are all available as free downloads and are copyright free. Click here to go to the Alice in … Read More...
3 great uses of tea for your skin
We’ve all heard that applying a tea bag to eyes is a quick & effective way to reduce puffiness. That is due to the astringency of tea which makes it a perfect mild toner for the skin and is especially … Read More...
Little Man Party
As I’m in the midst of planning a totally non-girly birthday party for my almost-three year old (trains, trains, trains), I can’t help but wish she was into mustaches after seeing this Little Man Tea Party from I Am Momma-Hear … Read More...
Tutorial: Two Ways Skirt with a big pretty bow
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for making this Two Ways Skirt accented with a big pretty bow. Worn around the waist, it’s a skirt. Slide it up and you can wear it as a top. Her example is … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Flowers
Visit Jen’s Jewel Box blog and let Jen Rubio show you how to make these pretty paper flowers using punched or die cut scalloped circle. Click here for her step by step tutorial.
-Heather