Kate of Design*Sponge created these two versions of modified IKEA lamps, inspired by several designers she has seen over the years that use felt to create amazing textures. Felt is inexpensive, easy to work with, and comes in a … Read More...
Free pattern downloads at fabric.com
I just noticed that Fabric.com has a couple of cute free patterns. One for a beach cover up and one for a cami and tap pants set, plus some other apparel and some bags that are cute. Never turn … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch braids
Jacquie of MafiosaGrrl shows us how to get the effect of braided hair in an embroidered portrait. Cool! See the tute.
And many thanks to Jenny Hart (Sublime Stitching) for her post on feeling stitchy that pointed … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Flat Flowers 3D
This video tutorial shows how you can add interest to die cut flower shapes and make them 3-dimensional. Click here to go to tutorial
Nature Bracelets
Maya*Made is doing a guest feature over at Skip to My Lou….two of my most favorite blogs colliding! I love it! I can’t wait to walk around our neighborhood and see what things we can find to put on … Read More...
Make It Wear It Challenge from Sew, Mama, Sew!
Sew, Mama, Sew! is hosting a June Make It Wear It Challenge. You must make an article of clothing AND wear it in JUNE of 2010. You can post pics of it and if you do you will be entered … Read More...
Tutorial: Graduation Card
This tutorial from No Time to be Bored shows how to make a graduation card using craft items you most likely have on hand. Click here to go to tutorial.
Fun Summer Party Idea – Make Soap!
Looking for a unique party idea this summer? Check out Soapylove’s blog for a video tutorial on how to throw a glycerin soap making party. You can also purchase the e-zine, Let’s Get Soapy, which comes with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bags with applique
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make these reusable fabric gift bags. No cutting, folding, or taping wrapping paper. Just slide the gift inside and cinch up the drawstrings. Simple applique designs make them super cute. Go to the … Read More...
Peacock Macarons
Loving this eye candy: peacock macarons! Find them HERE at Test with Skewer along with tips on how to make the pear and ginger jam filling.
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A winning tutorial: the snow ruffle pillow
I am totally in love with this pillow tutorial from V and Co Blog and just had to show it to you. This tutorial will give you the basics on how to create your “snow” ruffle.
Freebie and Project: Pixie Stix Project
Visit Elle’s Studio to download instructions and a template to make this fun pixie stix project for free. Click here to download.
-Heather
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 at … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a rufflelier (ruffled chandelier)
Sarah from 2 Giggle Boxes made this ruffelier, a chandelier wrapped with ruffled fabric strips. Wouldn’t this be fabulous in a little girl’s room, or as a decoration for a fancy tea party? You can make one with the tutorial … Read More...
Butterfly Wings
Despite local schools being out for several weeks now, and the June heading on the calendar, it hasn’t felt like summer quite yet.
So, I went looking through the tutorial archives and found this butterfly wing tutorial by Alan Vernall. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add lace trim to the bottom of a hem
Deanna from Just Deanna shows how to add a bit of lace trim to a hem so it peeks out the bottom. This simple little addition really amps up the girliness of a skirt or dress! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric-trimmed hooded towel as a quick gift
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make this easy fabric-trimmed hooded towel. She made one as a gift for nephew. Fabric binding on the edges gives it a pop of color. That tractor fabric is SO right on for … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish a frame with embroidery
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive shows us an easy way to add a bit of stitched embellishment to a wood frame. See the tute.
Cinnamon Bun Lamb
Learn how to make this super-cute cinnamon bun lamb HERE at Little Nummies.
