Maryanne and Caroline from Sew Together share a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make their Liberté, Egalité, Frugalité skirt. The gored sweater skirt was part of their winning entry into the Earth Day challenge last week. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed felt poncho for an 18″ doll
Jennifer from Live. Life. Create. Art. shares a fun no-sew project for an 18″ doll, making a fringed poncho from a square of felt. (You could also use fleece for this project.) It’s easy enough for kids to make themselves. … Read More...
Cars Cake Pops
What a simple and great (and doable) idea for a Cars birthday, or any construction/vehicle themed party: Road cake pops. Find them HERE at Peace, Love and French Fries.
Tutorial: Tiny pincushion you can attach to your needlework scissors
Emedoodle from Mommy’s Nap Time shows how to make a tiny little pincushion. A long loop allows you to hang it through the handles of your needlework scissors so the two will always be together. It takes just small pieces … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a lavender sachet from a vintage hankie
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a video on her blog showing how to turn a vintage handkerchief into a lavender sachet. The angled flap on the front shows off any embroidery or other detail on the corner of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Making box pleats
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a box pleat. Often found on skirts or dresses, a box pleat is actually two pleat placed nose to nose. Get the how-to to find … Read More...
Freebie: A Mother’s Love Image
This sweet vintage image download from Free Digital Stamps would make a perfect Mother’s Day Card. Click here to download for free.
-Heather
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Tutorial | Using Photo Collage Templates
Kristi at Live and Love…Out Loud shares a step by step tutorial on using photo collage templates. These are great for scrapbooking and blog posting! Click here to go to the tutorial then go here to get her free … Read More...
DIY Rustic Glam Votives & Giveaways!
Add rustic charm and a bit of glamorous sparkle with Rustic Glam Votives! Simple seed pots transformed into glittery candle holders are perfect for favors or decor at bridal showers and weddings. Get the tutorial at my blog Serendipity … Read More...
Tutorial | Give Your Photos a Vintage Look
Inspiration du Jour | Our New Favorite Routine
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Giveaway: Pillow, bag and quilt patterns by Sally Giblin
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is hosting a giveaway on her blog for six patterns from The Rivendale Collection by Sally Giblin. The one shown here is Bloomers and is Anorina’s favorite. This contest is open internationally. Contest ends midday May … Read More...
Tutorial: A Message for Mom
Here’s a tutorial for a Fimo Mother’s Day card at RedTedArt. As they note in the tutorial, it would work for many other occasions as well and the simple flower motif is great for even small kiddos.
Tutorial: Squaring up quilt blocks
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to square up quilt blocks. Even if you’ve been very careful with your piecing, there is always some distortion from the sewing machine or hand, so never, … Read More...
The Plastic Canvas Dr Who Tardis is in your bathroom
Jen of Knitolution Designs has designed a Tardis tissue-box cover…and she’s sharing the pattern! A dream come true for us nerdy Dr.-Who-and-plastic-canvas lovers. If you want to get your nerd on, too, go to the blog post for the link … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ruffled boxer shorts
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of ruffled boxer shorts. Paired with a soft tee, they make cute and comfy summer sleepwear. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Use your sewing machine to stitch your buttons down
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use a sewing machine to stitch your buttons down. Her post includes the scoop on stitching down two-hole and four-hole buttons, … Read More...
Technique and New Product: Coloring with Aquamarkers
Cindy with Flourishes has a great video tutorial showing how to use the new Aquamarkers. These markers are a water based pigment ink for a vibrant color and they are also acid free and light fast (meaning no fading). Click … Read More...
Needle felting how to: Make a bright, beaded & beautiful Needle Felted Banner
Over at “Crafts ‘n Coffee” Patty Schaffer shows us one of the easiest ways to create the felt beads. She has a tutorial for a bright, beaded & beautiful Needle Felted Banner. Think of all the roving you will … Read More...
Felt Woodland Cupcake Wrappers and Sculptable Frosting Cupcake Toppers
Long title, I know, but there’s a lot of goodness in there. Every now and then my friend, Cheryl, and I switch up some blog posts. This week, inspired by her better-than-fondant-yummy frosting figures, I made some felt woodland cupcake… Read More...