Time for another linky party and for a feature of last week’s entries! If you want to share your wedding-related ideas at Craft Gossip just add your link below. Be sure to visit these 3 featured guests from last week’s … Read More...
Pattern: Nakisha – Little Stitching Bunny
Patchwork and embroidery – what a perfect combo. I’m seeing a lot of it these days. I spied this Nakisha pattern in my Bustle and Sew newsletter. Besides the cute little bunny scene, it’s surrounded by a seams-out border. So … Read More...
How to make a recycled tin can windsock
Over at Kelli’s blog Random Thoughts of a Supermom she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a patriotic recycled tin can windsock. I love these and will be sure to make some to add to my recycled … Read More...
Tip: Feeding fabric into a rolled hem foot
A rolled hem foot makes it much easier to sew a narrow hem on the edge of a piece of fabric, but it can be difficult to get it started. Quilt in Progress figured out an easy way to feed … Read More...
Mini Cupcake Wrapper Template
Yeah, this is self-serving since I’m sending you to my other blog, but I had a hard time finding a template for mini cupcake wrappers and perhaps you have, too. I found regular size templates aplenty, but not mini. So … Read More...
Tutorial: Shark hooded towel
Jenni from Kissed By A Frog shows how to make this awesome shark hooded towel. The edge of the hood is lined with big, sharp shark teeth. LOVE IT! Get the tute.
[photo from Kissed By A Frog]
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Smurf Brownie Pops
Pretty smurfy right? Find smurftastic tips to make Smurf Brownie Pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, because you are short on time or perhaps you are just no Martha … Read More...
Cold-Brew Coffee
Recently I made Iced Coffee. Read about that adventure HERE (plus, I made super-cute little coffee bean cookies, if I may label them so). I had no idea there was a whole movement surrounding cold brew coffee that includes such … Read More...
Cool idea: Make hairbands from foldover elastic
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a fun idea on her blog for using leftover bits of foldover elastic
. If you have 7″ of it, you have enough to make a little hairband. (A children’s boutique in my town … Read More...
Video tutorial: Mouse Pincushion from 1 2 3 Sew
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a video tutorial for making the Mouse Pincushion featured in her new book, 1 2 3 Sew. He is sooo cute!! Watch the video and get the free templates.
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Tutorial | Misted Border
Lisa Truesdell from the Studio Calico Design Team shows how you can use mists and masks to make a border element on your projects. Click here to go to the tutorial .
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Project: Apothecary Card
For me it’s never to early to start thinking about Halloween. One of the biggest themes I see emerging for Halloween this year is Apothecary. I’m already spotting stamps and papers with this cool, unusual theme. But it’s not just … Read More...
A NEW TWIST ON POTATO CHIP SCARF
We’ve all seen many patterns for a ruffle or Potato Chip scarf. But, I like this little twist on the pattern – the chained edging. Tell me what you think.
http://sewdivertimento.blogspot.com/2011/07/fun-ruffle-scarf.html
Andrea, the designer, was inspired by another pattern. But, … Read More...
Book review: Natural Patchwork
Natural Patchwor
k by Suzuko Koseki offers on-trend designs for practical projects that integrate small-scale patchwork. The projects range from home dec items such as coasters and floor mats to accessories such as a glasses case and a book cover. … Read More...
Freebie | Journaling Tips and Journaling Cards
Are you having trouble with your scrapbook or artbook journaling? Kristine Mckay has this list of tips to help out with your journaling skills. . She also has some free printable journaling cards that you can download. Click here to … Read More...
Tutorial | Passport Cover Mini Album
Melissa Thiesse shows how she made a mini album (or minibook) from a passport cover. She used map paper and other scrapbooking supplies. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, … Read More...
Cowl Pattern for Only A Dime!
This Cowl e-pattern by Lisa Shroyer was featured in a special issue of KnitScene 2010, and right now, you can get this e-pattern, not for free, but for only a dime! Yes, $.10 cents! And immediate download too!
Simple pattern, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Los Viajeros
Los Viajeros by cococricketsmama
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Beeswax Candle Crafts With Kids
Cheryl from Sew Can Do made the most adorable rolled beeswax candles with her children.
I love the decorative shapes they added! Beeswax isn’t messy and yet the cut outs stick to the candles easily.
All you need are beeswax … Read More...
Tutorial: Pina Colada Cake Pops
Remember just a couple days ago when I dared you all not to spend way too much time scrolling through the cake pop ideas at Every Day Should Pop!? And that tutorials were coming soon? Well here’s one for … Read More...