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Video tutorial: Turn and stitch a basic hem

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing beginning sewists how to turn and stitch a basic hem. Go to the video tutorial.

[photo from Shiny Happy World]

Tutorial: Yoga mat bag

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Andie from Andie Johnson Sews shares a tutorial on her blog for making this bag to carry a yoga mat. The long skinny drawstring bag slings easily over your shoulder and makes it easy to transport your mat to and … Read More...

Marshmallow Topped Cupcakes

January 18, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I know I posted on the marshmallow-as-cupcake-frosting idea before (here), but I love the use of colored marshmallows. Much more festive, yes? Find the idea HERE at Tabemashou!.

Freebie: Printable Butterfly Valentines

January 18, 2011 by Francine Clouden

These butterfly Valentines are always very popular! Add a lollipop for a cute Valentine’s day handout for the office or classroom. These are so easy to make and quick too. So don’t worry if you have left Valentine’s day activities … Read More...

Swap: Valentine Cards

January 18, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

FavesCrafts blog is having their first card swap! Here’s what they had to say about it:

“Swaps are a fun way to facilitate a sense of community among our crafty readers. Plus, everyone likes getting snail mail! If you have … Read More...

Scrap Your Year: Project Scrap 2011

January 18, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Shabby Princess is running a year long project to help you get an entire album completed for 2011. Her idea, Project Scrap twenty eleven is simple: you take two photos a week, and make two layouts each month using her … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – Silly Boy

January 18, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Silly Boy by crystalbella77. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Bloggy book tour for Quilt Remix

January 18, 2011 by Scarlett Burroughs

Take an online tour to see what some superstar bloggers are saying about Emily Cier’s new book Quilt Remix.

January 10: Katie Pedersen – Sew Katie Did January 11: Kathy Mack – Pink Chalk Studio January 12: Julie Herman –… Read More...

Egg and Muffin Toaster

January 17, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

My husband couldn’t resist. He just ordered one of these egg and muffin toasters. Hmmm. Reviews forthcoming…

Toys & Treats for Little Guests

January 17, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

What a sweet idea to create special favors for younger wedding guests! Grey Like Weddings discovered these adorable pillow boxes from Cute Tape that can be stuffed with trinkets and treats kids will love. A wonderful way to keep the … Read More...

Tutorial: Seam binding pom poms

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a tutorial showing how to turn seam binding into pretty pom poms. It’s part of her Shoe Sugar series, and she made hers as shoe clips. You could also use them to make some awesome … Read More...

Tutorial: Sweet face knit hat

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

A handful of buttons and couple of pom poms give a plain discount knit hat a sweet face. Find out how to do it at the M & J Trimming blog.

[photo from M & J Trimming]

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knotted duvet cover

January 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blog in the Gabe’s Gifts project at Today’s Top 20 with their tutorial for making this fabulous knotted duvet cover, inspired by a similar duvet from Anthropologie. Read more about this special project here. … Read More...