Elizabath from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple flutter sleeve. The sleeve detail was part of the dress she made for the Back to School challenge. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Itty fabric pouches with button closure
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Little Button Pouch. These simple little fabric pouches have a button and loop closure, and can be used for all kinds of small treasures. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add rows of ruffles to pants legs
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to add rows of ruffles to the hems of a pair of girl’s jeans. The tiers of ruffles are sewn to the inside, so they peek out from the hem. They’re super cute, … Read More...
Project: Halloween Magnets and Tin
PSA Essentials blog shares the steps for an adorable project, stamped Halloween magnets and a sweet tin to hold them. These would make wonderful party favors!
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Project: Stamped HalloweenTreat Bag
And the great Halloween treat bag ideas just keep coming….this one is from Stampendous. Pop over to their blog for directions on how to make this fun stamped treat bag. I want some of that tinsel edged ribbon! And how … Read More...
TWO SMART CROCHET TEENS
Two young ladies attended the August, 2011 meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. One, Mary, had attended a couple of meetings before. She’s pretty much a beginning crocheter but had already designed a lovely little ruffled cuff bracelet that … Read More...
Hex nut bracelet with ribbon
Sarah at Simply Dove shares her spin on the popular hex nut bracelet using a pretty ribbon. She creates a nice contrast between the softness of the ribbon and its pale color with the hard, industrial quality of the hex … Read More...
Giveaway: String Quilting Today at Qubee
Charlie at Qubee Quilts is giving away a copy of the book String Quilting Today
by Connie Ewbank. Get on over there and enter to get your chance to win.
Looking for more Bee block patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Pretty Polymer Clay Pumpkins
1. Pumpkins, 2. polymer clay stacked pumpkins, 3. Polymer Clay …Mr. Pumpkin Head, 4. Pumpkins 2
It’s beginning to be that time of year… when everyone gets the orange clay out and makes pumpkins, that is! There … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D Star Quilt from fabric
Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling shows how she made these star-bursts positioned where the fabric blocks intersect. It’s an interesting design element that looks smashing as part of this Halloween tablecloth. Though she stresses this technique can be used for … Read More...
Ghastlies Blog Hop starts in October
Here’s a blog hop hosted by Sew I Quilt that is sure to get you in the mood for Halloween. All you have to do is make something, anything using fabric from the Ghastlies collection. Click HERE to get further … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect Party Hair Clips
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Perfect Party Hair Clips. The gathered fabric blossoms have a covered button center, and can be made from smaller pieces of fabric. If … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make lace-trimmed shorts from a pair of pants
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation created these lovely lace-trimmed shorts out of a pair of longer pants. She shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. Get the tute.
[photo from Inspiration & Realisation] Looking for more Shorts patterns? … Read More...
Tutorial: Parrot costume for Halloween
Sara from Mom Endeavors created this awesome parrot costume for her young son’s Halloween costume, and shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. She used a photo of a real parrot as a guide so the costume would look … Read More...
New Release: Taylored Expessions Stamps
Hop on over to Taylored Expressions Stamps and find lots of cute new stamp sets for Fall and Halloween, witches, vampires, wreathes, squirrels and more. I love their selection of Treat Boxes, perfect for party favors! And be sure … Read More...
Embroidered Donuts
A friend of mine sent me the link to this stunning donut gorgeousness. I have to honor the time it must’ve taken to painstakingly place every one of those sprinkles. But wow, what results. At first glance, I thought they … Read More...
Silk sashiko up close
The yummy photos on pilli pilli‘s blog may make you want to take up her new obsession–silk sashiko embroidery on linen. Go to her post.
Leaves and Lace Felt Fall Wreath
This wreath is super pretty, really easy, and perfect for fall and even Thanksgiving. You can see it at Burlap and Blue — leaves and lace felt wreath.
Tutorial: Sailboat softie toy
Irina from Sew and the City shares a tutorial for making a sailboat softie toy. Tags peeking out from one of the sails are intriguing for small hands. And, you can use one of the loops to attach the toy … Read More...
