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These printable flags for wrapping around straws are available as a free Valentine’s Day download here at Lara’s Vintage. I loved the way she used them too!
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I was out with a friend the other night, and she told me she had just had a birthday party for Dottie. Dottie is her DOG. She told me about the cake, the guests, their owners, the decorations… And really, … Read More...
This gorgeous layout was sent in by Mary-Ann Jenkins of i rock paper & scissors. Click here to see more details.
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Mie from Sewing Like Mad shows how she stitched the button placket and hem in her daughter’s dress in one fell swoop. The technique will give you nice, crisp corners. Go to her tutorial.
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Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she refashioned a cardigan sweater into this mod boatneck pullover. She turns the cardigan sideways, with the button placket becoming the neckline and the sleeves becoming the front and back. Go to … Read More...
Alida from Alida Makes has a young daughter with a peanut allergy who needs to have an Epipen with her at all times. She created a toddler-sized backpack to hold the Epipen and some Benadryl. The backpack allows her to … Read More...
Andrea from Go To Patterns tells how to a super easy fleece scarf, no sewing required. The fleece is from an inexpensive blanket from IKEA. She was able to get 10 of them from one $3.99 blanket! Go to her … Read More...
There is a charming blog called “Mine for the Making” hosted by Kara a young stay at home wife and mother who love sharing her crafts, projects, home renovations, recipes, tutorials, and even little sneak peeks at her family. She … Read More...
From the original creator of the pinata cookies that sparked the “candy inside the cookies” trend comes the next great thing: Brownie treasure boxes. Heart-shaped. For Valentine’s Day. Brilliant. Find the how-tos HERE at She Knows, by Sandra Denneler… Read More...
Tricia from “Upcycled Stuff,” turns yesterdays trash into tomorrows treasure. She has a creative tutorial that shows us how to turn an ordinary spoon into a wearable pendant. Check it out! While you are at, it stop in and visit … Read More...
Colour de Verre’s fresh new web site looks great!! And their new pendant molds are pretty cool too! They are making squares and round off set. The are a great addition to their line of pendant molds. Each mold comes … Read More...
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to enlarge the neck of an existing tee. She doesn’t restitch the entire neckband and uses the banding that’s already on the shirt, so her revamped neckline blends into the original design. Her tutorial … Read More...
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts her weekly fabric giveaway for Fat Quarter Shop this week. They’ve got a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) from the Posy line by Aneela Hoey to give to one of her readers. offering a Posy Jelly Roll … Read More...
Abby from Autumn Street Pattern Shop and Things for Boys shows what she did with pieces of a soft cotton sweater left over from a previous refashion project. She cut them into squares and made soft washcloths for baby. Great … Read More...
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how one pattern can become either a Valentine’s treat pouch or a heart-shaped pocket pillow. Whether you make the pouch or the pillow version, it’s a sweet way to gift a small Valentine treat. Go … Read More...
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and this free chart from Feathers in the Nest is a perfect addition to your decorations or will make a great gift to your sweetie. Stitch it up today! Get the free chart.
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Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this cute Valentine owl hand towel. The owl and ribbon trim are held down with fusible webbing, so you could get by with just ironing them down, but stitching them … Read More...
Jill from Made It On Monday guests at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a lace layering top. The front is made from lace, and the back and sleeves from a lightweight jersey. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Sweet Muffin Suite has an arrow digital stamp to download along with a how to for making it into a pencil holder. These would be so fun for your kids school Valentines! Or for us adults maybe make a Katniss … Read More...
I recently ran across a great (new to me) way to wrap a scarf. This does not have to be a crocheted scarf, but since we’re all about crochet here, you can use any of these to wrap … Read More...
