My children love to play with play dough, but the clean up is a real hassle. Often times, I wait until the little pieces have dried up, then I just sweep them up and throw them away. Putti Prapancha has … Read More...
Tutorial: Very Berry zippered strawberry pouch
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shares a tutorial for making her Very Berry pouch that’s shaped like a strawberry. Cute!! A zipper hidden underneath the leaf cap gives easy access to the inside of the little bag. Get the tute… Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Favorite Top with asymmetrical criss cross bodice
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Favorite Top. I can see why this is her favorite! It has a flattering empire waist, with an asymmetrical criss cross bodice. And it works … Read More...
Free pattern: Frog softie
Head over to the Free Spirit Fabric blog for a downloadable PDF pattern and tutorial by Melissa Peda from 100 Billion Stars for making a frog softie from your favorite cotton print. He’s so cute!! Get the pattern and tutorial… Read More...
Harry Potter Treats
I will never ever ever tire of Harry Potter. I can’t decide which of these beautifully-photographed Harry Potter themed treats from The Pastry Affair are my favorites: The “cockroach clusters,” the “acid pops,” the licorice wands or the chocolate frogs. … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Music Sheets
Book review: Stash Happy: Patchwork
I received a review copy of the book Stash Happy: Patchwork: 25 Sewing Projects
for Fabric Lovers from Sterling Publishing | Lark Crafts.
Things I love about the book: The projects in this book are imaginative and fresh. Plus you … Read More...
Cookie Decorating Booklet from Sugar and Meringue
While it’s shameful I did not celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day on Saturday with great fanfare, I can at least share with you this stunning and amazing free booklet celebrating the sugar cookie. Created by Emily of Sugar and … Read More...
Princess Leia Cupcakes
Immediately recognizable and they don’t even look that tough to make. Best kinda cupcakes ever. Find Princess Leia HERE at The Lattimore Acre.
Cow Marshmallow Pops
Look at that guy just staring at me. Too cute. Learn to make marshmallow cows on a stick HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
How to upcycle a denim jacket with Inkodye
Check out this cool tutorial on how to upcycle an old denim jacket with Inkodye ( a dye that develops in the sun). I really like this idea in that the traditional dying process seems a bit daunting and involved … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tank with no raw edges on the shoulders
Noile Dot Net shows how to make a simple reversible tank. Her tutorial includes detailed instructions for making the seams on the shoulder straps smooth and pretty on both sides, no raw edges showing. This same process could be used … Read More...
Tutorial: Latitude and longitude vintage inspired throw pillow
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy guest blogs at Midwestern Sewing Girl with a tutorial showing how to make her vintage insipred latitude and longitude throw pillow. The pillow cover is made from a rustic fabric with simple side ties for … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Air Balloon halter dress with scrappy applique
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making her Hot Air Balloon dress. After I got through lusting over that fabulous hot air balloon print she used on the skirt of the dress, I read through the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern grommet drapes from a bedsheet & designer fabric
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of grommet drapes using a bedsheet and stripes of designer fabric. The sheet is waaaaay less expensive than buying enough designer yardage to cover a window, and it looks so … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s reversible summer tunic
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun{Dress} series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s reversible tunic. This is such a pretty tunic! The shape is simple, … Read More...
Kite Cookies
Simple, clever, perfect cookies: Kites! Learn to make them HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Dollar Store Crochet Ideas
Do you like the Dollar Stores (by a variety of names) as much as I do? I refuse to buy their sweatshop crocheted items, but occasionally I find items there that I can use in my crochet work. Here are … Read More...
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Cool Class at Blue Moon with Bronwen Heilman
Bronwen says the class is almost full but they’ll make room. It sounds like a super cool class. It’s at Blue Moon Glassworks in Austin, Texas. It’s Reverse Painting on Glass Fused Pendants. You’ll work with enamels to make line … Read More...