Another tutorial…this one is for the fusers out there. I like this and really want to give it a try today. It’s embedding frit in frit and it’s from Cynthia Morgan. It’s a way to get defined shapes of … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Cloche Hat
Vintage is so popular right now, in knitting, home decor and fashion, and it makes good sense because classic pieces should never really go out of style. So it was with a bulky cloche hat that Peggy Clements bought at … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide fabric headband
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a downloadable tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wide fabric headband. They take just a little bit of fabric (1/8 yard), and you can make them out of just about any type … Read More...
Tutorial: Offset chevron tote with a bit of sparkle
Ohhh, how I love this bag that Mandy from Fabric Paper Glue made! The colors are utterly fabulous, and I’m loving the offset chevron and that bit of sparkle from the gold vinyl. The colors and the chevron were inspired … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your serger to create thread chains for belt loops
You know those thin little thread belt loops you see at the sides of dresses? They’re nearly invisible but they keep the belt from sliding up or down. They’re usually made with a crochet chain stitch. But you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer outfit for an 18″ doll
Marie from Florals & Prints shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a cute summer outfit for an 18″ doll. It’s a halter top and a tiered ruffled skirt. Go to her tutorial.
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Review: Pentel Art Supplies
I recently got the chance to try out some wonderful art supplies from Pentel of America. I tried a variety of items from gel rollers, watercolor paints, pens and markers. I wanted to see how they worked with stamping … Read More...
Tutorial | Matchbook Album with Instagram Photos
Nathalie from An Ounce of Creativity uses a matchbook from a restaurant to house a date night mini album using Instagram photos. She explains in her tutorial how you can make one too! Click here to go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Summertime party tips to keep things easy
Summertime,
And the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high
“Summertime” by DuBose Heyward and music by George Gershwin for Porgy and Bess embodies my style of entertaining this time of year – easy, laid-back, unhurried. … Read More...
Superhero Oreos
Adorable, AND they are much easier to make than you think, AND you can use them as cupcake toppers, too. Find the how-tos to make Superhero Oreos HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Inspiration du Jour | Worth Loving
Sea Glass Tray Tutorial
I went looking for a tutorial to end the month and I found such a pretty one over at the site Sand & Sisal. Perfect for summer since it’s made with sea glass
,. And if you don’t happen … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible color blocked tote
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a color blocked tote bag that is all kinds of colorful fun. It’s plain white on the outside, but bright pink and orange on the inside. Oh, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Turning fabric tubes
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she turns narrow fabric tubes right side out. Her method works particularly well for a heavier weight fabric. It’s a video tutorial so you can watch her do it. Go to her video … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Vial Stamp
Free Vintage Digital Stamps has a cool old glass vial digi to download for free, click here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking for free digital stamps and … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: White Caps Cowl
It’s amazing what you can do with simple stitches and a well-chosen yarn. Or, in the case of the White Caps Cowl from the Purl Bee, a couple of well-chosen yarns.
This striking cowl is simple stockinette stitch, with a … Read More...
Day 4 Winner
It was so exciting to me to see all the enthusiasm for top-down knitting yesterday! It is a really great technique, and if you haven’t tried it, there are many wonderful books out there on the subject (in addition to … Read More...
Vogue Knititng Live Registration Open for Charlotte
Remember when I told you that Vogue Knitting Live was going to do a pop-up show in Charlotte in September? Well, registration is now open for the vent, and it sounds like it will be a lot of fun.
Knitters … Read More...
Tutorial: Tie-dyed layered skirt with handkerchief hem
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this little girl’s tie-dyed skirt. I think this turned out really cute! Her tutorial shows how to tie dye the fabric and then sew it into a layered skirt with a handkerchief … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lace cutaway to the back of a denim vest or jacket
Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitcheryshows how to add a lace cutaway to the back of a denim vest or jacket. She used a shape that is similar to the logo for her favorite motorcycle brand, but you could do this … Read More...