I’m totally on board with trying to find tricks for making your own popsicles from cups that solve the “how to make the sticks stand up” problem. I’ve tried sticking them in bananas, using tape, etc. So I love this … Read More...
Sesame Street Party
Aw, it’s been a couple years since my daughter’s obsession with Sesame Street, and I wish I could spark it again. Check out the details of this Sesame Street party over at D.I.Y. Louisville. Love the Elmo Oreo pops!… Read More...
Epiphany after a quilt finish = Frugal
Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations had an epiphany after finishing her x and + quilt. She figured out a creative way to use her leftover HSTs (half square triangles). Clever!
Image credit: Canoe Ridge Creations
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Giveaway: $20 gift certificate to Sky Reve Fabrics
Sky Reve Fabrics is giving away a $20 gift certificate for their store over atMaureen Cracknell Handmade That’s enough for a couple of yards of your favorite prints. Or a stack of fat quarters, or some new patterns. Giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork heart brooch
I don’t know about you, but my scrap bin is in a constant state of overflow. This scrappy patchy heart brooch by Patchwork Posse might be just the project for me to make this weekend, then. It’s made from itty … Read More...
Tutorial: Victorian Valentine ruffle and lace skirt
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous skirt for little girls. The skirt is covered in rows of ruffles trimmed in lace. I’m loving the different shades of white … Read More...
Tutorial: Add feather stitch to a scarf
Diana Rupp shares a tutorial on The Storque for upgrading a store-bought scarf with a touch of apt embroidery. See the post.
Meeow WOW!
These amigurumi cats are just the cutest things ever! I used to have a collection of china cats – because I loved cats but couldn’t get close to them without a terrible allergic reaction. So, these kitties are certainly ones … Read More...
New: Sundance Sparkles mesh tubing
If you love to stitch with mesh tubing, I’ve got great news for you. And if you’ve never stitched with mesh tubing: heads-up! Everybody’s talking about a product from Sundance Designs introduced at the January TNNA: Sparkles. It’s flexible mesh … Read More...
My Sweet (clay) Heart
While I’m posting these because Valentine’s is right around the corner, polymer clay hearts are great ANYTIME of the year. Just check these out:
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| Textured Heart Pendant by TudorRoseDesigns | Mixed Media Heart by SheGeekOnline |
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| Heart Buttons by NKDesigns | Heart Cane |
Real or Fantasy?
You gotta check out this amazing crochet art work. Simply amazing! Just click on that link and you’ll see the picture! Hope you enjoy it!
Tutorial: Retro-inspired Bright Side Apron
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land guest blogs in the Pink Week series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make her Bright Side Apron. With a ruffled bib and doily embellishments, the retro-inspired apron was inspired … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s twirly skirt with matching ruffle tuxedo shirt
Kyla from Funky Polkadot Giraffe shares a pair of tutorials showing how she created this super cute outfit for her little girl. The skirt is her Isabella Pleated Flounce Skirt and the matching shirt is her Ruffled Tuxedo Front Shirt… Read More...
Tutorial: Cherry pie pin cushion
Christy of Sweet Tidings teaches us how to make this cherry pie pin cushion, complete with cherry and leaf pins. Wouldn’t this make a charming gift for a stitcher you know? For the perfect finishing touch, build it in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 10 Minute Cowl
Marissa, the talented creator behind Rae Gun, introduces a delightful crafting project with her 10 Minute Cowl tutorial. With just a few materials and a spare moment, you’ll be able to fashion a cozy and stylish accessory that’s perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Flag Bunting
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Be Mine Bonanza at At Home with K with a tutorial showing how to make a flag bunting with a Valentine’s theme. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Make a small woven fabric basket
Usually it’s Katie who posts at Punk Projects. (After all, it’s her blog.) But today her mother shares a tutorial there, showing how she created this cute little woven fabric basket. She shows it made from Valentine’s fabrics (cute!), … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick fix for a gaping cardigan
Have you noticed that a fitted cardigan tends to gape between the buttons? This is one reason why I avoid wearing cardigans that fit snugly to my figure. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking came up with a solution for the … Read More...
