With summer just around the corner, many of us mamas are looking at our kids’ winter jeans with an eye to cut them into shorts. Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how she marks and cuts the … Read More...
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Sewers: Chat about your favorite sewing projects and get $50 and a thread selection tin! [UPDATED]
This generated tremendous response and all places are now full!
Do you love to sew? Would you like to earn some money and receive a lovely sewing gift in return for chatting about your favourite sewing projects? Future Publishing, publishers … Read More...
A New KAL from The Knitters Brewing Company.
The Knitter’s Brewing Company has been doing KALs for a long time, I’ve participated in a few of them myself, for socks. This one is for this really pretty shawl. The Cardioid Shawl
Here’s the description: Cascading hearts set the … Read More...
Tutorial – Garter Tab Cast On
By Jaala Spiro of Knit Circus, the garter tab cast-on tutorial shows you how to start a garter stitch tab that blends right in with the rest of the border. Use this technique for crescent-shaped shawls beginning at the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a bag from an old umbrella
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a couple of old umbrellas into some cute new bags for her kids to tote their swimming gear. The waterproof umbrella fabric is … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy potholder that kids can sew
When you’re teaching a child to sew, easy projects that are quickly completed are the key to helping build excitement and confidence. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for a project that fits the bill – a simple … Read More...
Inspiration: Sea Breeze M&P Soap
I love it when I can find a truly lovely melt & pour soap, and here’s one from Coolah Creations. Who knew a goat’s milk m&p base could be so pretty? Get all the details here.
How to make chalkboard covered recycled jar lids
Kathryn of the blog The Pickled Herring has come up with a darling and practical idea for the great chalkboard paint. She uses it on jar lids to label and date its contents.
Tutorial | Making and Using Rubber Stamps
Kirsty Neale from Ginger & George shares a tutorial for making your own rubber stamps. The post is part of her Way Back Wednesday Series. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Add 1-2 inches to your jeans waist by giving them a sash
PC from MeiJo’s Joy shows what to do when the waist of your favorite pair of jeans no longer fits comfortably. Rather than squeezing yourself in, she shows how to remove the waistband and replace with it a tie sash. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bow front halter maxi dress
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial showing how to make her Bow Front Maxi Dress. The floor-length knit halter dress has a large bow stitched across the bodice. I’ve never been brave enough to wear a halter (my … Read More...
Freebie: Father’s Day Fish Digital Stamp
There’s a new digital stamp company just opened called Digi Ditto. Find a cute free digital image perfect for Father’s Day over on their blog, it’s available in black and white or already colored. You can also find cute digis … Read More...
Tip: Even Spaced Punches
Here’s a great tip for getting a row of punched spaces even. Donna Huisinga uses already punched shapes and respostionable tape for perfect spacing every time. Find more info on her blog As the Card Rack Turns.
-Heather
Baby Surprise(s)
I continue to be very attracted to the crochet version of the Baby Surprise Jacket. I’ve ordered Darla Sims’ book containing several variations of the pattern. In the meantime, my friend Patty (who’s a dedicated walker like me) emailed that … Read More...
Sewing and Quilting Cookies
I’ve often bemoaned my comical lack of sewing skills. I’m envious of those that wield a needle with thread with skill, especially those that wield a needle with thread with the same talent as an icing bag. Find the how-tos … Read More...
Duck Macarons and Pond Cupcakes
Because macarons are one of these elusive confections I’ve yet to master, I’m doubly impressed by those that have not only mastered the technique, but then make crafty scenes from their shaped macarons. Make duck macarons and pond cupcakes HERE … Read More...
Help and win
Jodie of Ric Rac is helping her mother raise $2,600 to send two children to Camp Phoenix, a fun break for burn survivors and their families. Jodie’s mom is a volunteer at this Australian facility. For every $5 you donate … Read More...
Free Pattern – Knit Cactus Pincushion
And you can knit your own…. Doesn’t everyone want a cactus pincushion? I think it’s awesome!
The free pattern is HERE
Find: Ouija Board Candle
Etsy seller Burke & Hare Co. features Victorian-themed teacups, candles and home decor. They currently have an adorable Ouija board candle available in their shop. I think it will look super cute all lit up, particularly as a party accessory. … Read More...