SELF magazine had a great article in the May issue titled Do It Yourself! Natural Beauty. The article lists at-home treatments for strong, shiny hair and healthy, radiant skin. For example, you can achieve shiny strands by combining 1 … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple lined pouch with button closure
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this simple lined pouch with button closure. A pouch like this has so many uses – use on to hold a memo pad, your cosmetics, or receipts. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: One Seater floor cushion for toddlers
Susan from Living With Punks made this One Seater floor cushion for her small children, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I’m lovin’ the handle on the side that makes it easy to tote it around the … Read More...
Free pattern: Baker’s Dozen by Pat Sloan
Check out this wonderful quilt pattern I found over at Pat Sloan’s Website: A Place for Fun. It showcases her Georgia Fabric line. Go to her free pattern page to download Baker’s Dozen.
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Tutorial: Easy batwing tunic from a rectangle of fabric
Cut Out + Keep user Maribug shows how to make this batwing tunic. The shape is easily cut from a large rectangle of fabric – no pattern necessary. Make this from lightweight fabric for a flattering drapey fit. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothesline applique dish towel
Christine from Jane Avion shows how to add this fabulous clothesline applique to a tea towel. She was inspired by a similar tea towel at Anthropologie. I love the dimensional aspect of the tiny appliqued clothes! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Flower Pancakes
You can pretty much be rest assured when you click on not martha you’ll find cleverness. Like these crazy impressive flower pancakes. Find the how-tos HERE. (Also be sure to check out the links she compiled with more … Read More...
Tutorial: Cloud brooch
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shares her secrets for creating adorable cloud brooches of felt applique. You can make the cheerful version or the thunderous version — up to you. See the tute.
Tutorial: Lilies and lily pads
Oooooo. Let Kimara of Wee Folk Art show you how to make felt water lilies and lily pads. Beautiful! See the tute.
Semi-tutorial: Photo to embroidery pattern
Andrea Zuill (aka badbird) gives us a glimpse of her process as she works from photograph to embroidered portrait. She says, “I try not make an exact copy of the original photograph, but my own personal interpretation. I’ve added … Read More...
Six tips: Improve your bargello
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Covering Tattoos
DIY Bride has some helpful tips on how to cover up tattoos on your special day. I tried covering up a tattoo for my wedding day, but could never find coverage that looked decent so I ended up scrapping the … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Rice Krispie Treats. (And More Surprises.)
I know I already posted on a surprise treat today, but I can’t help but post another. I. Love. These. Rice Krispie Treats made as scoops of ice cream. On a cone. That have surprise treats inside. Brilliant. Find the … Read More...
Tutorial: Turks Head Knot
The HANDS ON! site has two tutorials — slide show and video — for creating the Turks Head Knot, which the site says can “produce a flat knot or a tight ball knot that can be used as decoration on … Read More...
How to estimate bargello threads and costs
Bargello Needlepoint blog has a great post about how to estimate the amount of thread you’ll need for a bargello project. Three methods — from rough to precise — are sure to meet your needs. See the thread post.… Read More...
How to tie the knot
Little dear tracks shows us the easy way to tie a knot at the end of embroidery floss or sewing thread. I thought everyone did it this way! Somewhere in the distant past someone must have taught me. How many … Read More...
Knitted Jewelry
This is cool. I’m totally a gem and crystal girl, can see this working for me. But, it would likely have to be green!
Sarah White from Knitting.About.Com originally posted this article. Check it out!
It’s a Taco. It’s a Sundae. It’s a Taco Sundae.
So decadent. And sinful. Check out these taco sundaes HERE at Chasing Fireflies.
[tags]tacos, ice cream, sundaes[/tags]