Maureen fromMaureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away 11 half-yard cuts of fabric on her blog right now! Eleven. Half-yard. Cuts. And did I mention that the fabrics are seriously cute?? The fabrics are offered by Poppy Seed Fabrics, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sailor Skirt for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make her Sailor Skirt for little girls. The tweed skirt was inspired by a similar skirt from Anthrologie and is sooo … Read More...
Tutorial: Penny dress for little girls
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial showing how to make her retro fabulous Penny dress. The little girl’s A-line dress is pieced from two fabric solids (LOVE the white & pale blue color … Read More...
Enjoy Handwork While You Wait
Monday will be the start of a big week at Victoriana Quilters. Handwork While You Wait Week, September 12-17, will feature a tutorial every day and a prize drawing on Saturday. Be sure to bookmark the site and check in … Read More...
Drop Cloth Curtains
I still want to do this, been meaning to make some drop cloth curtains for ages! I love the cowboy motif on these curtains over at Counting to Ten. How to Make Drop Cloth Curtains–Western Themed Bedroom.
Let’s Go Racing! Boogity Cross Stitch Pattern
Somehow, I got behind in perusing Steotch, so when I saw the photo shown here in my Facebook page, I lol’ed and then clicked over to the Steotch blog to catch up on posts.
Tutorial: Cheating Zig Zag Mug Rug
Jenna at Sew Happy Geek used a technique she learned from AmandaJean to sew up this pretty zig zag mug rug. The “cheat” is not having to piece triangles. For new quilters, triangles have an edge cut on the bias, … Read More...
Leaf Print Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle is one of those children’s books geniuses who can not only engage a child, but also the adults reading the books as well. Here is a great craft that can get your child actively involved in learning about … Read More...
Tutorial: Tote bag for your exercise gear
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a long flat tote bag, perfect for going to and from the gym. The shape is just the right size for an exercise mat, a towel, and a change of clothes. Get the tute… Read More...
Confetti Pop Tart Pops
Chocolate Rice Krispies treat pops coated with Confetti Cake Pop-Tarts. Yep, sounds like a CakeSpy find. Learn to make them HERE at the Pop Tarts site.
Tutorial: Use a leggings pattern to make little kid yoga pants
Head over to Project Run and Play for a tutorial showing how to adapt a kids’ leggings pattern to create a pair yoga pants. The flared leg is an easy alteration and creates a whole new look for the pants. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Candle
I adore this shabby chic gift idea! The Nunu Toolies blog shares directions for a stamped candle and matching gift bag with a Paris theme using stamps from Just Rite and dies from Spellbinders, click here for the details.
-Heather
Apple-Shaped Apple Cupcakes
Apple cupcakes shaped like apples? So easy, too. See how they are made HERE at Make and Takes.
Monster Cupcakes!!
Looooving the near-infinite variations of monster cupcakes from makoodle. Find close-ups and see what candy can do what HERE at makoodle. Thanks for the find, Amanda!
Gold Thumbtack Pumpkins
Make these beautiful pumpkins using gold thumbtacks. Head over to madigan made for the tutorial – Gold Thumbtack Covered Pumpkins for Fall.
Delicious Wedding Cake Alternatives
Bubby & Bean shares delicious ideas for alternatives to the traditional wedding cake. I was so taken with this tower of donuts from Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland, Oregon! What a sweet idea for a fall wedding brunch served alongside hot … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic knife starburst wreath
I love the 50’s look of this wall decoration, not to mention that it’s made from something a simple as plastic knives. See Katie’s tutorial on how to make a plastic knife starburst wreath at her blog The Childhood List.
Tutorial: Three ways to make bias tape
Bias tape is a little bit like a sewing magic trick. It’s made from a woven cotton, but the fact that it’s cut on the bias makes it stretchy. It wraps around the edge of a piece of fabric (even … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Vintage polyester makes an ugly bike fabulous!
Ginger Hendrix from Weiner Dog Tricks loves polyester. And she just acquired a bike that, while thoroughly functional, had a decidedly 1980s feel that she didn’t love. So she used her vintage polyester to create decorative wraps for the bike. … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pillow cover
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a zippered cover for a throw pillow. The simple square shape shows off a favorite fabric print without being too busy. Get the tutorial.
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