In this video tutorial from Stampendous, learn how you can “paint” in your stamped images, using embossing powders. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Mini Accordian Book
This tutorial from Linda Tieu shows how to make this accordion book from scratch. This would be nice to use as a brag book! Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffled knit skirt
Amber from Ruffles and Roses continues her Summer of Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous knee-length ruffled skirt. It was inspired by a similar skirt she saw at Anthropologie. Made from knit fabric, it hugs … Read More...
Tutorial: Ella dress with ruffled neckline and sash
Susan from Living with Punks made this pretty dress for her daughter, and shares the pattern on her blog. This is such a pretty dress! A ruffle accents the neckline, while a sash ties around the gathered waist. The pattern … Read More...
Gumball Birthday Card
What a fun package to find in the mailbox on your birthday… this gumball topped sentiment, forcing you to of course eat your way to the message. Find the idea HERE at Jackaroo Love.
[tags]birthday, cards, gumballs, candy[/tags]
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Tutorial: Buttonholed herringbone stitch
Sarah Whittle demos buttonholed herringbone stitch. See the tute.
Free templates for blocking tatting
LadyShuttlemaker is on a roll! She’s sharing two more templates for blocking doilies — an oval and a square. Grab them from her blog post.
Ice Cream Themed Roundup
Check out this ice cream themed roundup over at The Crafty Crow, including treats, art, and activities….all with ice cream in mind. Find the roundup HERE. Shown are ice cream sandwiches from Such Pretty Things.
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No-Sew Cushion Cover
I admire those that sew, but I’m not among them. Oh sure, I can sew basic things, but a seamstress I am most definitely not. Diane at In My Own Style made a summery seat cushion for her porch swing … Read More...
Free applique block: Believe
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs has posted the latest free applique BOM in the series Words of Inspiration and Celebration. Download the Believe block.
Tutorial: Light-stitching applique
The Urban Threads e-newsletter encourages us all to try something new. It says,
… Read More...Applique designs can be a wee bit intimidating if you’ve never done them. Stop worrying! They’re easy, fun, light, and usually pretty quick-stitching. Check out our raw
DIY Frappe
My love of stuff on sticks is well established, but lately, it seems stuff in mason jars is vying for my attention (see here here and here for example). So of course I was immediately smitten when Our Urban Farmhouse… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled checkbook cover
Alisa from The Sweet Life shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this pretty ruffled checkbook cover. Get the tute.
[photo from The Sweet Life]
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, checkbook. cover[/tags]
Tutorial: Make a ruffled collar for a shirt
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to create a pretty ruffled collar detail for a shirt. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Little Treasures]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, collar, shirt[/tags]
Tutorial: Pleated Ribbon Flowers
Learn how to make these flowers using the new pleated ribbons from Maya Road. Click here to go to tutorial
Free Pattern: Sweet Dreamer PJ Pants for little boys
Who says sewing for boys isn’t fun? Molly AKA The Creative Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Dreamer PJ Pants for little boys. Patch pockets on the back give an opportunity to mix … Read More...
Table Topper from sun printed fabric
Linda from Thistledown Quilts shows how to make this quilted table topper made from sun printed fabrics. Get the know-how on sun printing on her site; get the table topper download here.
[tags]free download, table topper, sun printed fabric, … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage July Calendar Page
Cheekie Magpie noticed that the days on this 1937 calendar matched the days of July 2010! Click here to download this printable.
Lavender As Natural Sleep Aid
Our Big Earth is a great site that aims to empower families so they can create inspiring communities through fostering a love of nature, community building (on- and off-line), as well as compelling, impactful parenting. One helpful article informs us … Read More...