A well-fitting garment start with accurate measurements. Elizabeth and Liz from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at kojodesigns with a post all about how and where to measure to get the information you need. Get the tute.
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Freebie | Lucky Charm Iron-On for St. Patrick’s Day
Monika Wright of i love it all is offering this free lucky charm iron on for St. Patrick’s Day. Just print onto iron-on transfer paper and iron on to your t-shirt. Click here to go to the download.
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Tutorial: Patchwork tote bag
Susan at West Coast Crafty shows how to make this patchwork tote bag on her blog. If you are new to quilting, no worries, she includes a video on how to piece a basic log cabin block. She provides dimensions … Read More...
Green Cupcakes Colored by Spinach
Why do I love these green cupcakes so? Because they are made with spinach. Yep, colored green with spinach. How healthy-sounding is that? At least better than food coloring and bonus, you get some iron in there. Find the recipe … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper changing pad cover
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to make a cover for a diaper changing pad. You can make them out of a wide range of fabric types – soft flannel, absorbant toweling, designer cottons, you name it. The construction … Read More...
Floating Candle Centerpiece Idea
A friend of mine is tying the knot next summer, so I’ve been keeping my eye on a lot of wedding blogs lately. I’ll admit that every time I see a mason jar, a smile crosses my face. They’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase resuable shopping bag
Rin from Sew In Love shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a reusable shopping tote. It’s a cute design that also happens to be quick and easy to make. Get the tute.
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Free pattern: Hope Market Tote
After a long winter, it’s wonderful to give a nod to the inherent hope that Spring brings us. Denyse Schmidt created this Hope Market Tote and offers the pattern as a free download on her website. I missed it when … Read More...
Tutorial: Textured ruffle embellished tee
Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create her textured ruffle embellished tee. She starts with a long-sleeved tee, but cuts the arms off and uses that fabric to create the ruffle embellishment. If … Read More...
Project: Carved Wooden Stamps
What a great idea! I’ve seen stamps carved from foam, rubber and vinyl but this idea uses scrap blocks of wood, reminiscent of old block printing. Find directions for carving your own wooden stamp over on the Better Homes and … Read More...
Free Dr Seuss ‘The Lorax’ Printable
This Dr. Seuss ‘The Lorax’ quote is so applicable, and really looks great in a frame. There is no harm in having your children memorize this quote as it stands on their dresser! You can get this free download, or … Read More...
Shamrock Semifreddo (And Shamrock Bread, Rainbow Hotdogs, and Sweet Pot of Gold)
So pretty much all you need for St. Patrick’s day from beginning to end can be found right HERE at Hungry Happenings. Find a recipe for shamrock semifreddo HERE, as well as links to this sweet pot o’ … Read More...
How to make punched art
Rachel of the blog Lines Across came up with a tutorial on how to make simple paper punched art. This little car one is just so darling. I bet this would look cool with any shape and any recycled … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Starburst pintuck neckline
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a starbust pintuck detail to the neckline of a garment. It’s shown here on a t-shirt, but she also used this … Read More...
Leprechaun Hats and a Potty Training Party
I know that sounds like an odd combo, but there really is an explanation. You see, Bonne Nouvelle submitted these St. Patrick’s Day leprechaun hat treats (find that tutorial HERE). But as I browsed the rest of the site, … Read More...
Tutorial: The Madison dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional has created yet another fabulous little girl dress design, and like always, she shares a tutorial showing how to make one. This one is for her Madison dress, a simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy shamrock
The Sewing Loft shows how to turn your scraps of green fabric into a shamrock embellishmet. Lightly stuffed, it would make a cute little brooch to wear on St. Patrick’s Day. Or, you could attach it to the end of … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow braided fabric headband
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome rainbow headband out of braided fabric. Elastic bands at the bottom keep it snug on the head. I love it!! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Freebie: Loads of St. Patrick’s Day Printables
Craftionary has collected 60 different links to free St. Patrick’s Day printables from all over the web. You’ll find subway art, cupcake toppers, party invites, banners, door hangers, treat bags and much more!
-Heather