This is just one of the many scrumptious patterns you’ll find in the book The Beaded Edge 2.
If you were to rely on the cover photo, you’d be selling this book short. There is way more here than edgings … Read More...
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Inspiration du Jour | End of a Beautiful Day
DIY S’mores and Hot Cocoa Kit {Wedding Favors}
Your wedding guests will love warm and cozy treats like these yummy s’mores and hot cocoa kits created by Smitten on Paper! Get all the details including free printable templates at Green Wedding Shoes.
Looking for more DIY … Read More...
Cookie Gem Necklaces
I know about 100 little girls who would love to have one of these gem cookie necklaces. Actually, a few boys, too. And plenty of grown-ups. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make edible gem cookie necklaces HERE at handmade charlotte… Read More...
Monster Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I’m pretty sure Bride of Frankenstein is my favorite. Make these perfect-for-kids, perfect-for-Halloween monster ice cream cone cupcakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tutorial: Bow pocket
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a patch pocket with a bow across it. This is such a cute detail on a gathered skirt! Get the tute… Read More...
Read all about it: Build a wardrobe of garments you’ll actually wear
Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch gives her game plan for creating a wardrobe filled with garments that she actually wants to wear. She starts by finding a garment in her closet that she loves but never wears, and then builds … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-sized drawstring laundry bag
Sew4Home shows how you can make a drawstring laundry bag in a kid-friendly size. It has a mesh lining to minimize dampness and odors. A loop at the bag makes it easy to hang from a hook. Get the how-to… Read More...
Free Silk Ribbon Embroidery stitch guide
I already had a craft crush on Kathy Shaw of Shawkl. But now it’s full-blown true love. How generous can one stitcher be! Kathy had to put together a basic stitch guide for silk-ribbon embroidery to support her students, so … Read More...
Combining embroidery techniques
Ros of Jahit Jahitan lets us look over her shoulder as she combines punchneedle, embroidery, and silk-ribbon embroidery. Gorgeous. Go to Ros’ post to see more images.
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Inspiration: Burlesque Embroidery
Terri Bett of Betty’s Delights frames her burlesque pin-up embroideries in lush lace reminiscent of lingerie. Very clever! See Terri’s work at her Etsy shop.
Review: K and Company Beyond Postmarks Line
I recently got to try out some of the amazing new products from the Beyond Postmarks line from K and Company. This line includes embellishments and cards and envelopes that pop up, fold out, pull out and turn. This collection … Read More...
Free Pattern: While Away the Flowers Pillow
If you’re looking for a way to hang on to summer for a little bit longer (or are eagerly awaiting its return), the While Away the Flowers pattern from Jordana Paige is just the thing to bring a burst of … Read More...
Free Pattern: Rickrack Pullovers
I love chunky knits on little kids, so I was excited to see these Softee Chunky Rickrack Pullovers from Bernat. (Free account login required for viewing.)
There’s a sweater version and a dress version, and either could be worked with … Read More...
Punched Candle Wraps
These beautiful luminaries were made with card stock and paper punches. If you head over to Crafts Unleashed, you can get the full tutorial and make some of your very own. Get the instructions — Punched Candle Wraps.
Free pattern: Tea Roses A-line dress for toddler girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern for making her Tea Roses dress. It’s a toddler girl’s A-line dress with a curved bodice and cap sleeves. It gets its name from the rose print that she made it … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded chest strap for a backpack
Back to school time means backpacks to carry books and lunches and more. Amanda from Simply Homemade shows how to make a padded chest strap to help keep the straps from sliding off a child’s narrow shoulders. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Pirate eyepatch
Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To Crazy continues her Handmade Costumes Series with a tutorial showing how to make an eyepatch. She includes a template for cutting the eyepatch shape. Get the how-to.
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