Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double sided fabric headband. So pretty! You can make them as simple or as embellished as you like. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patchwork needle book
The Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a patchwork needle book. The small book opens up to reveal two side pockets and a felt “page” to hold your needles. It’s a small project pieced … Read More...
Subway Art Monogram
What a fun idea to use subway art on a letter. A great way to jazz up a room that just needs that “little something”. Another benefit is that it can be tailored to any interest and either gender. This … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Add a zippered pocket to a pair of shorts
Why is it that exercise shorts rarely have pockets? If you’re out getting some exercise, you’re probably going to have your keys or wallet with you. Am I right, or am I right?
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Tutorial: Lavender scented sachets
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a lavender-scented sachet that looks as lovely as it smells. Stash one in a lingerie drawer or hang it in your closet to keep your clothes smelling fresh. Her handmade … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips for sewing leather and vinyl
We’ve been seeing tons of cute sewing projects made from leather and vinyl lately. They look awesome but there are some tricks to sewing on this type of material. Christine from ChrisW Designs shares some tips on her blog for … Read More...
Blog Hop: Spellbinders
To introduce their new die releases Spellbinders is having a Blog Frenzy! From July 6th-14th visit different designs blogs for a look at the new releases, their will be daily giveaways and a grand prize giveaway too. Visit the Spellbinders … Read More...
Giveaway | Scrapbook Starter Kit
Ginger from Just Another Mom of Twins is giving away this Scrapbook Starter Kit to a lucky winner! The kit includes:
… Read More...Close to My Heart Level 1 & Level 2 Elegant Bouquet Paper (18 sheets of printed paper, 12 sheets
Inspiration du Jour | Carefree
Pure Integrity Soy Candles Giveaway Winner
Turtle from Turtles Lake Knitting won the giveaway from Pure Integrity Soy Candles!
Besides knitting, Turtle enjoys sewing, cooking, reading and singing in a band. (I’ve always wanted to do that!) Her day job’s a nail and eyelash artist.… Read More...
On Sale: Windows Improv eProject
I’m a huge fan of fiber artist Malka Dubrawsky from A Stitch in Dye. Her signature style (bold use of color and modern aesthetic) comes through in this patchwork table runner. The Windows Improv Table Runner and Placements ePattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Summertime caftan
CraftStylish shows how to make simple alterations to a basic t-shirt pattern to make a summertime caftan. Wear it over your swimsuit for an elegant cover-up at the beach or pool. Get the tutorial.
[photo from CraftStylish]
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Project: Lantern Card
Visit the Lily Pad blog and you’ll find a video tutorial for making this bright and cheery lunar lights lantern card.
-Heather
Tour De Fleece Over at One Planet Yarn and Fiber….
One Planet Yarn and Fiber/Tour de Fleece Event!
The Tour de Fleece started this weekend. It runs from July 2nd to July 24th. What the heck is the Tour de Fleece one might ask? It is an event that takes… Read More...How to Make Wool Soaker Pants From a “Felted Wool Sweater”
The host of “The Sewing Dork” Blog has an interesting and planet friendly tutorial on making Wool Soaker Pants for little ones. From “The Sewing Dork”: “Wool Soaker Pants, aka Longies, are what Ma Ingalls was using before plastic … Read More...
A Fly By The Seat of My Pants Project
Using some of the Stitch Nation Washable Ewe yarn in my stash. Decided I needed a special “case” for all of my sock needles, the bamboo dpns, sized 1-5, so a “case” was created.
Basically started with just a rectangle … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn 3 t-shirts into a dress with handkerchief hem
Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress. One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem. You can make the top and skirt from different … Read More...
Square Rainbow Cookie Pops
This post will be twofold: 1. A self-serving push to promote my square rainbow cookie pops (you know, to represent the real-life square versions of rainbows). And, 2. To send you over to CraftShare 2011 at Sew Can Do, where … Read More...
Beads And Crochet – Have You Tried it?
I wish I had a picture of the knitted shawl which inspired my quest for crochet patterns that would benefit from the addition of beads. Georgia, the owner of Hearthstone Knits, my favorite LYS, knitted a shawl that was beautiful … Read More...
New Release: Jelly Park Digital Stamps
There’s a new digital stamp company on the block, Jelly Park! Designer Claire Keay is now offering some of her adorable designs as digital stamps. Click here to check them out.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG… Read More...