I am utterly fascinated by this experiment: dehydratin
g watermelon. What would be left? Watermelon chips. Find the how-tos HERE at Playing House.
Tutorial: Doggie bandana with reflective tape
Sew4Home shows how to make a doggie bandana edged with reflective tape. He (or she) can wear the bandana on your evening walks and be easily seen by passing cars. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Pop-Tarts Sushi and Other Such Things
Click HERE to check out out the Serious Eats journey to Pop-Tarts World in Times Square in NYC. They sampled 14 “creations,” as they dub them, and rate them in a slideshow. I’m afraid the results aren’t promising. Sushi ranked … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a doily insert to a t-shirt
Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how to add a doily insert to a t-shirt. This is an easy way to add a bit of personality to a plain t-shirt. You can find crocheted doilies at … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper bag skirt for little girls
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a paper bag skirt for little girls. Her version is pleated and cinched together with a pretty bow. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
New Release: Inky Antics Stamps
The holidays will be here before we know it! It’s a wonderful time to stamp your own cards, gifts, table settings, treat bags, etc. and Inky Antics has got a bunch of great new stamps to … Read More...
Safe Team Masquerade Parade
Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy posted about a variety of handmade facial masques created by some of their team members. Learn about these facial treatments here.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing Illustrated Giveaway
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing Illustrated
ISBN-10: 1592571549
COMPLETELY ILLUSTRATED … Sew easy!
With hundreds of black-and-white photos and line drawings and step-by-step instructions, readers will be sewing in no time. Features everything from hand-sew and “no sew” projects … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips and tricks for cutting slippery fabrics
Alyson Clair guest blogs over at Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing with tips and tricks for cutting pattern pieces out of slippery like-t0-crawl-all-over-the-place fabrics. She explains how it’s done commercially, and then gives some tips that you can use … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy no-slip bookmark
Taylor from Mary Janes & Galoshes shows how to make this no-slip bookmark using ribbon, a hair elastic, and a button. What a great idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Mary Janes & Galoshes]
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Tutorial: Make eyecatching hangtags for your handmade items
Do you sell your handmade items at craft stores or craft fairs? If so, check out this tutorial by Emily fromSaltwater Kids She shows how to make your own eyecatching hangtags that will lend a more professional, upscale feel … Read More...
Decoupage Pumpkins
Animal prints aren’t something that normally make it into my home decor, but I am in love with these pumpkins! There is just something so cool about these how could you not love them?
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Beer Pops
Learn how to make beer popsicles (that is, a dessert my husband can get on board with) HERE at the kitchn.
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Tutorial: Overlapping circles table runner
Natalie from Piece N Quilt shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this table runner from overlapping fabric circles. You can get all of the prints you need out of a layer cake of precut fabric. (You’ll need … Read More...
20 Rainbow Art Lessons PDF Book
Pink and Green Mama is great at coming up with crafts that have to do with a specific topic, and then making a PDF booklet for you to use in a classroom, camp or home setting. Their newest book is … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a set of bean bags
Crafty Mummy from Mummy Crafts shows how to make these bean bags. This quick sewing project can provide hours of open-ended entertainment for children. They can use them for a toss game, a counting game, dolly pillows, anything really. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled t-shirt clutch
Alexis from Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fashionable clutch out of a recycled t-shirt. I love the texture of all the overlapping bits of knit! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Perfect pleated ruffles without a ruffle foot
Bandy Canyon shares a tutorial showing how to make perfectly pleated ruffles. She used a regular foot on her sewing machine – no fancy ruffler attachment needed. Get the tute.
[photo from Bandy Canyon]
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Read all about it: Troubleshooting interfacing problems
It can be frustrating, to say the least, when the interfacing that is supposed to improve a project ends up buckling and bubbling. Nicole Mallalieu from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! shares some tips for figuring out what’s … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch … Read More...