Heidi from Sew.Craft.Create. shows how to roll and twist fabric strips into a gorgeous sunburst flower. She used hers to make an embellishment for a headband, but you could also add a pin back to make a brooch. Get the … Read More...
Giveaway: 3 yards of organic fabric from Modern Fabrics
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for one of her sponsors, Modern Fabrics. One of her readers will win 3 yards of organic fabric from their shop (up to a $30 value). You can choose from Amy Butler’s … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Hopscotch Skirt
Jen from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesigns with a tutorial showing how to make her Hopscotch Skirt. It’s a gathered skirt with a wide waist band and a sash that ties at the … Read More...
How to make a fold out photo album in a recycled tin
This is just darling and so perfect for the 4th of July! Pop on over to Lowri’s blog Paper vine for the tutorial on how to make a fold out mini album in a recycled tin (the album is a … Read More...
Free Pattern – Cute Little Easter Basket
If you’re looking for a fun and festive knitting project to celebrate Easter, you’ll love this cute little Easter basket from Sarah at knitting.about.com. The best part? It’s a free pattern that you can access right now!
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Polka Dot Easter Egg Cake Decorations
Find the very clever “oh, that’s how she did that” instructions to make these polka dot Easter egg cake decoratings HERE at Bird on a Cake. I never woulda thought of it.
Tutorial: Grace Kelly-inspired dress with pieced curve bodice
Sally from Charity Shop Chic turned a thrifted skirt into the gorgeous Grace Kelly-inspired dress you see here. The curved piecing at the bodice is utterly fabulous! Proper fit is critical in a dress like this, and it took a … Read More...
Free Blackwork Patterns
This cute elephant blackwork project is just one of several free blackwork projects posted at Russian Blackwork for you to enjoy. Remember, just because it’s called blackwork doesn’t mean you have to use black floss, so have fun choosing the … Read More...
Kinkavel Krosses Quilt Block Cross Stitch Project
I love quilt blocks and so this project from Kincavel Krosses jumped out at me. I can’t wait to stitch it up in some lovely spring colors. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Flannel bunny softies
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Flannel Bunny Buddies. They’re quick to sew up, and it’s easy to find flannel in the soft pastel Easter colors. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle bum onesie
Shabby Mom of 2 shows how to personalize a basic baby onesie by adding rows of ruffles across the bum. It’s a quick project, and would make a fantastic baby gift. Or, if you have a little baby of your … Read More...
Freebie: Easter Cards
Heirloom Paperie has a cute Easter card for free with a sweet bunny on the front and pretty damask pattern on the back. Click here for the download.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Little girls’ Shirred Circus Dress
Stef from girl.inspired shows how she made her Shirred Circus Dress. This is such a pretty dress! It’s cut like a peasant dress, but uses shirring instead of an elastic casings. The shirring makes this a quick sew, too. (She … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly Ruffle Shirt for little girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew created a twirly ruffle shirt for her little girl, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The shirt was inspired by a shirt she saw on Pinterest and the cascading ruffles technique … Read More...
Giveaway: Goodies for quilters at Sew Can Do
Cheryl of Sew Can Do is hosting a giveaway for over $60 worth of Pellon quilting product
s in honor of National Quilting Month. Goodies include a queen sized package of batting (Nature’s Touch). Nice! She said alongside the giveaway, … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tailor’s ham
Kristin Roach from Craft Leftovers shares a free project at Craft showing how to make your own tailor’s ham. A tailor’s ham is useful when pressing out curved seams. The project is an excerpt from her new book Mend It … Read More...
32 Ideas to Decorate Your Garden
I don’t know about where you live, but in southeast Wisconsin the weather has been unseasonably warm. Beautiful in fact. I just went to Florida for a week to escape the cold and as it turns out, there was no … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easter basket from vintage sheets
Cathy from Year 27+1 has crafted an incredibly charming fabric Easter basket using vintage sheets, and she’s generously sharing her tutorial on how to make one for yourself. This DIY Easter basket is perfect for those who love upcycled … Read More...
Easter Chick Cupcakes
Not only do you get to decorate these crazy-adorable chick cupcakes for Easter, but you can take a quick trip down long-ago TV commercial lane HERE at Bird on a Cake. I agree. “Thanks Easter bunny, BAWK BAWK!”
Tip: Make A Stencil for Flocking
Using flocking powder gives a great soft feel to any card but it can be a little messy to work with. The Rubber Cafe Design Team has a great idea for making a stencil to use with flocking, get a … Read More...