Scott of Generation Q online magazine shares this Summer Star quilt block made by April Rosenthal of Prairie Grass Patterns. This just sings happy! Click HERE to get the download.
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Swirl Cookies for the 4th of July
One from yours truly now: Easy to decorate, bite-size, sparkly, swirly, red, white and blue, 4th of July cookies. I think I just broke the record for most adjectives to describe circle cookies. Make them HERE at the decorated cookie… Read More...
Free pattern: Swing Top with wide neck and raglan sleeves
Cindy from Cation Designs celebrates her one year blogiversary with a free downloadable pattern to make her Swing Top, a drapey blouse with a wide neck and raglan sleeves. It’s a modern day adaptation of a blouse worn by a … Read More...
Candy Uncle Sam Cupcake Toppers
These perfect Uncle Sam cupcake toppers are made with mini marshmallows, Tootsie Rolls and Hershey’s Kisses. How can that be? I mean, the eyebrows, the beard… perfect. Find the how-tos to make cake Uncle Sams HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Free pattern: Flower Tunic for toddler girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Flower Tunic for toddler girls. It’s a short-sleeved tunic top gathered on to a square yoke, and it’s all kinds of prettiness. The … Read More...
Shirt and Tie Cookies for Dad
First, I’m such a fan of edible gifts, especially when you’re searching year after year for gifts for someone who doesn’t want more clutter. Second, these adorable shirt and tie cookies with mix and match ties mean Dad can make … Read More...
Lookie what she made: French knots add subtle detail to a blouse
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows a beautiful blouse she recently made. The top itself is very simple – a basic blouse with short sleeves and a round neck – which makes all of the French knots she made a … Read More...
Article | 30 Ways to Use Washi Tape
Do you love washi tape? (I do!) Here are 30 ways you can use washi tape, as suggested by readers of Paper Crafter’s Corner. Lots of great ideas! Click here to see more.
Graduation Bear Marshmallow Pops
Aaaawww, somehow this adorable teddy bear made it through college. Maybe high school. Or probably elementary school. Regardless, this cuteness is all edible, made from candy and marshmallows. Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Show & Tell | Hello Summer Hybrid Album
Lowri McNabb from Papervine shares a few tips for creating a hybrid mini-album for recording your summer adventures. Click here to see more.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out new products and experimenting with … Read More...
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Pineapple Purse
I just saw this tutorial and free pattern to make this very cute purse. I can see having several different colors of this purse in my wardrobe. Right now, I’m thinking something black and sparkly for evening wear. With … Read More...
Read all about it: Rayon fabrics
Steph from 3 Hours Past did some research into rayon fabric and presents us with her results on her blog. She explains a bit about its history and how its made, and then gives her thoughts on different types of … Read More...
Ball Joints quilt by Susan Purney Mark
Riel of The U and the Q said she loved this quilt by Susan Purney Mark. I do too; it’s certainly swoon-worthy. See what Riel had to say about it here.
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Living Felt Free Needle Felting Video Tutorial
Whatever you want to felt such as Bears, Elephants, and Birds or balls this video will help you get started. Learn how to create basic building block shapes to make anything you desire. Master needle felting instructor Marie Spaulding of … Read More...
Inspiration: Salley Mavor
Stumpwork goddess Salley Mavor takes us on a tour of little chairs she has created within her dimensional stitcheries over the years. Don’t try to pick a favorite. Just go to her blog post and enjoy them all.
Looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired lace skinny jeans
A Pair & A Spare shows how to add lace trim down the sides of brightly colored skinny jeans to create a designer-inspired look. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled cross over top
Christie from Joyfoolery shows how to make a girl’s ruffled cross over top. This is such a cute top! The criss-cross neckline is edged with a narrow ruffle. It’s a fun style for the tween (and soon-to-be tween) crowd, who … Read More...
Tutorial: Make two identical patch pockets
Pam from Off The Cuff Sewing Style and Sewing Supply shows her method for creating “twin pockets”. Typically stitched to the front of a shirt, any difference in size between the two patch pockets would be immediately noticable. Her clever … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress to peplum shirt refashion
Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial at The Fashion Spot showing how she turned a thrifted (and rather dowdy) dress into a peplum shirt. She uses Aleene’s “Ok To Wash It” fabric glue to make it a no-sew … Read More...