Head over to Flamingo Toes to find out how to make this super cute tiered scallop apron. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Flamingo Toes]
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired bolster pillow
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making this bolster pillow, inspired by a similar pillow she saw at Anthropologie. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Homegrown]
Giveaway: Tuscany Silk Batting
Wendy from Ivory Spring is hosting a giveaway for one of Hobb’s premium quilt battings from their Tuscany Collection. Here’s how Hobb’s describes this premium product.
Tuscany Silk bonded batting is made from imported silk filaments with the addition
… Read More...Tutorial: No-sew faux layer for a too short t-shirt
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a no-sew faux layer for a t-shirt. It’s a quick and easy fix for t-shirts that are too short. The band keeps your belly from showing, … Read More...
A Sneak Peek at Valentines
Maybe it’s because I’m a Valentines Day baby. Who knows? But I have fondness for a lot of the trinkets you find associated with the day… when they’re a little quirky. And here’s a good start for the occasion: magnets! … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork throw pillows
What to do with all of the bits and pieces of fabric left over from previous projects? Why, stitch them together to make a new patchwork piece of fabric! And then use that patchwork fabric to make a pretty throw … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon-wrap a hoop
Glenda of Wren and Stitchy shows us how to ribbon wrap hoops without using glue — a gorgeous finish for a needlework ornament or hoop-framed needleart. See the tute.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Memory Thread flowers
Emma of DMCThread’s Blog points us to a tutorial for using Memory Thread and a flower loom to create beautiful blooms to decorate gifts, clothing…anything you can think of. See the tute.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please … Read More...
Stitch a shrinky necklace
Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made says,
I created some fun pieces by printing [a] dog image onto Shrinky Dinks
Inkjet printable sheets, punching holes and stitching them up to create a fun necklace.
Brilliant! A great project for … Read More...
New designs from Orna Willis
Orna Willis of Ornaments has big plans for the new year — including offering cyber classes and downloadable patterns. The first design in her new series is Bestowed, the beautiful needleart pendant shown here. Orna’s blog says, “It’s small enough … Read More...
Make Heart Sun Catchers
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! Christmas is over and there’s nothing else to decorate for, so start sprucing up your home with these pretty heart sun catchers I made for Craftown.com. They are actually hanging … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Children Download
Tutorial: Olive Oil Favors
If you’re looking for a charming and unsual wedding favor check out these mini olive oil bottles adorned with handmade clay tags! A detailed tutorial for creating these lovelies can be found at my little black book. Thanks to Efrat … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowman pillowcase dress
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how she made a snowman pillowcase dress. This is such a cute dress for winter!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sugar Bee Craft Edition]
How to turn old bits of paper and tiles into great new coasters
Rachel of the blog My Chic Life whipped up these great coasters and she shared her great tutorial on how to make recycled paper and tile coasters over at this post. Wouldn’t these make a great hostess gift that you … Read More...
Breathable Chocolate
Chef as exhibiting artist. I adore this concept. Read about the fascinating work of Thierry Marx and his efforts to create “new ways to prepare, visualize and consume foods” HERE at BoingBoing, excerpted from David Edwards’s book, The Lab: Creativity … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished sweater with gathered flower applique
Jennifer from Two Butterflies created this beautiful embellished sweater, inspired by a similar sweater from Anthropologie. I’m loving the bias tape edging around the neckline, and the beautiful ruffled and folded flower applique! She shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Charlie Brown Apron
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for making her Charlie Brown Apron, named so because of the bold zig zag stripes across the skirt. It’s part of her Apron Week series. In addition to the bold … Read More...
Tutorial: “Be Mine” reverse applique Valentine bunting
Jessica Peck from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog for making this sweet Valentine’s bunting. Pillows hanging from a cord are reverse appliqued to spell out a Valentine’s message, while yarn pom poms lend a bit of … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt your fabric on a serger with a decorative chain stitch
Amity from Amity Originals shares a tutorial on her blog for a cool fabric embellishment technique. She uses the chain stitch on her serger to create decorative quilting on a piece of fabric. She used her chain stitch quilted fabric … Read More...