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We’ve all heard of the disappearing nine patch, but this Quilt Hollow blogger nestled her pinwheels inside a Churn Dash to get these great looking blocks. Read her Disappearing Pinwheel Block post to get the full story.
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Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can turn newborn onesies into clothes for an American Girl Doll or other 18-inch doll. It’s fairly easy to find newborn onesies in good condition at yard sales or resale events. … Read More...
Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a slot seam. A slot seam puts a slit down the seam that allows a contrast fabric to peek through. It’s a nice detail to add to a shirt … Read More...
Frida Kahlo
has inspired so many of us. Her artwork is hauntingly personal. When she painted tragedy and pain, we felt it along with her. She was a woman who marched to the beat of her own drum and paved … Read More...
SVG Cuts has three lovely spring themed die cuts, a flower, butterfly and frame, to download for free and use with your electronic die cutting machine.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. … Read More...
It’s time to stop the plastic canvas bashing! Sure we relate this craft medium to grandma’s tissue holder, but it is so much more. One brilliant example of the new and improved plastic canvas is this stylish Note and … Read More...
Maris from Sew Maris shows how you can make a girls pretty gathered skirt like this one in just 1 hour. And it’s reversible, too! You can make them in any size based on your child’s measurements. A wide fold-over … Read More...
Craft fairs have become a popular destination for DIY enthusiasts and small business owners to showcase their creations. However, setting up for these events can often be more time-consuming and stressful than expected. As makers, we put a lot of … Read More...
Correct link to be using for the how to is from She Knows
Grilling season has begun! The time of year, when you know what your neighbor is having for dinner that night. Hopefully, it doesn’t smell better than what … Read More...
Since it’s been in the 80s most of this week, I am definitely thinking about summer knitting.
Desertbloom, a pretty free pattern from Berroco, would be the perfect thing to add to your queue if you like knitting — … Read More...
I this is the perfect time of year to share this project with all of you. This photo album can be made to give to a special lady for Mother’s Day, as a fun Father’s Day gift, or as a … Read More...
If you have a girl in your house under the age of 14, the song “Let It Go” is probably burned into your brain at this point. Christine from Heidi & Finn show how you can make a girls Frozen-inspired … Read More...
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Simple Summer Backpacks. They’re easy enough to make that you could whip a few out in an afternoon. Or, a child learning to … Read More...
The My Favorite Things stamps blog has a video tutorial showing how to make this totally adorable diaper tag, perfect to tie onto a baby gift.
-Heathet
I just discovered a site called Folksy. Am I behind the times? After only a brief perusal of the site, I found this stunning purse made from mitered squares. The pattern sells for three pounds and is the design of … Read More...
I chose to feature I Got You Babe by citygirl22 (Stephanie) because I could totally feel the wedding day emotion in the photo. Can’t you?
Tidbits about Stephanie
How long have you been scrapping? I have been scrapbooking since 2003. … Read More...
I was thinking: ooh free form tie dye for clay. Some variant of a cane. But this video tutorial actually ended up more of a cute clay clothing pattern for figures – in this case little clay hippies. One thing … Read More...
Deanna from Sew McCool shows how to sew buttons by hand. The method she shows is one she learned from a 4-H sewing judge. It’s used for sewing on buttons that don’t have a shank, and will keep the button … Read More...
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shows how to make a set of hot pads. It’s an easy, 1-hour project. The round hot pads are 7″ in diameter. They’re made from two layers of quilting cotton, with cotton batting between to protect … Read More...
