Weekend Hats 25 Knitted Caps
, Berets, Cloches, and More and what a fun collection! If you’ve ever dreamed of making a hat for yourself, or anyone else, you definitely have to check out this book!
Along with top designers … Read More...
DIY Fabric Feathers {3 Ways}
Feathers can be used in so many ways for your wedding. Ez of Creature Comforts teaches you how to make feathers from fabric and then fashion them into a boutonniere, wedding favors, and hair accessories. Get all the details at … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy hot pad
Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial for making a quick and easy hot pad. The project comes in three variations: a super easy version with all three layers sewn together and turned right side out, a version with bound … Read More...
Fall 2011 Sockupied! Only From Interweave!
I totally forgot to tell you about this latest incredible ebook! It’s awesome. It’s downloadable. It’s all about socks and it’s from Interweave!
- That’s right, Sockupied
, Fall 2011. - 5 Sock Patterns!
- Sock RX (how to save your socks).
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Tutorial: Sugar On Top chef’s hat for kids
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for making a kid-sized chef’s hat. Her examples of it sewn up in bright, girly fabrics are soooo cute, but it would also be cute out of more boy-friendly fabrics … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Die Cut Card
One of my favorite things to do on my cards lately is combine stamping with die cutting, it opens up worlds of possibilities of mixing and matching. Shari Carroll shares a beautiful card on the Hero Arts website combining stamps … Read More...
New Milady to Stitch
Not only do I just love stitched ladies, I also love it when they have names like Milady of Spring. You may already have this lady in your stash – and if you do, you will certainly want to … Read More...
Peek over Susan’s shoulder
Catch up with Susan Elliott‘s progress on her Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy-quilt/stumpwork block. And find out where Audrey got that figure! Go to Susan’s Plays with Needles blog post.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery? Then check … Read More...
Lace cuff bracelet
Take a look at the lacy cuffs from Itunube. The website says each one is like an “elegant drawing on the skin” due to their lacy nature. I agree with that analogy and find them very delicate and pretty. … Read More...
Book: Give and Take Fabric Applique
I’m intrigued by the technique described in this book, Give and Take Fabric Applique
by Canadian authors Daphne Greig and Susan Purney Mark. They say this about it,
… Read More...A two-for-one technique that makes tricky shapes super easy to appliqué. …This
Great Candy and Jewelry Mold Finds
Check out this find from the Hostess with the Mostess blog: a unique collection of candy and jewelry molds from the etsy shop Mold Shop. Shown is the chocolate skeleton key as seen in the Vintage-Style Haunted Halloween party … Read More...
Tutorial: Snap Lunch Sack with clever rolled top closure
Staci from Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog for a reusable lunch sack with a clever rolled up top. The lunch sack is lined and insulated and has a clear pocket on the front for a name label … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorblocked infinity scarf and wrap
Dawn from Designs By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a colorblocked infinity scarf. The long circle of knit fabric is cut wide enough that it can also be worn as a loose, light … Read More...
“HOOKED ON CROCHET”
“Hooked On Crochet” is but one of the books of the talented Candi Jensen. This book contains ’20 Sassy Projects’ and” includes step-by-step instructions for beginners’. That’s all on the cover and it’s true! Especially the part about … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid costume
Cecilia from So Tei Tei shares a tutorial on her blog for making a mermaid costume. The tricky thing with mermaid costumes is how to create the fins – after all, little girls have legs and feet! In her approach, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Cozy Fall Cardigan with crocheted pockets
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this cute little cardigan for her daughter. It’s made from a soft t-shirt knit, with a cluster of fabric petals at the neck and a pair o f crocheted pockets. Get … Read More...
Cosmo Cricket’s Circa 1934 Pattern Sheet costs a $1.50
Hmmmmm. Noticed a charge for this Pattern Sheet: a quilt pattern Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket for Moda Fabrics at the fat quarter Shop. This pattern is a modern take on a traditional Churn Dash block design. Though not … Read More...
Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Club
This is a sweet idea. Sign up for the Fat Quarter Shop’s Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Club and receive a FQ bundle every month. A well-known blogger makes the fabric selections (12 prints + 3 solids). Since picking out … Read More...
Tutorial: Cascading Ruffle Skirt for girls
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog for making this awesome Cascading Ruffle Skirt for young girls. Rather than having tiers of ruffles running horizontally, the ruffles are vertical. The effect is a cascade of color … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sunkissed Tunic for girls
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make her Sunkissed Tunic for girls. It’s made from a repurposed t-shirt. The short-sleeved tunic can be worn in warmer weather as a short-sleeved tunic, or in the … Read More...