I have always been fascinated with neon and have wanted to learn how to create neon art. So I did a fabulous google search and found Neon Workshops in Los Angeles! Yee ha! I may have to sign up for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an anemone pom pom from jersey fabric
Tif from T. Matthews Fine Art shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fluffy anemone pom pom out of jersey fabric. The soft jersey fabric won’t fray; in fact, it rolls a bit at the ends for some … Read More...
Tutorial: Children’s Play Tent
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make this awesome kid’s tent that hangs from the ceiling. Made up in pink (as shown in her example), it’s the perfect princess getaway. But made up in a camo print and … Read More...
Giveaway: The Steamer Frock from Grosgrain
Kathleen from The Tumtum Tree and Grosgrain is giving away another fabulous frock! This time it’s The Steamer Frock. Look at all those fabulous layers and ruffles, all edged with ric rac trim! Get the details and enter the giveaway … Read More...
New Release: Asian Stamps from Poppy
I love design with an Asian flair, the simplicity and colors really appeal to me. I just found some great new Asian themed stamps from Poppy Stamps, click here to check them out.
-Heather
You can stitch Captain Monkeybones
Daughter-and-mother team Marisa (Elegant Snobbery) and lindylou2 have joined forces again to bring one of Marisa’s illustrations to life as an embroidery pattern. This lovable sock-monkey pirate, Captain Monkeybones, is available for just US $4.00 from lindylou2’s etsy shop.
Tutorial: Finding and working with repeats in a fabric design
Donna Babylon, author of Decorating Sewlutions, shares some tips at Sew4Home for finding and working with repeats in the designs printed on fabrics. Go to the article.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, repeat, motif[/tags]
How to make festive jewelry with a recycled plastic cup
Just like the title states this festive jewelry is made from a fast food plastic cup. Pop on over to the blog Punk Projects for the tutorial. If you make them in red, white and blue like Katie did you … Read More...
Pansy Crazy Quilting eye candy
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses added her awesome stitchery to this luscious pansy CQ block that is circulating in a round robin. Her contributions included the large ribbon pansy and a cluster of silk-ribbon violas (upper left). See more on … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap Strip Fabric Bunting
Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how to make a this pretty bunting out of scrap strips of fabric. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Blue Cricket Design]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, scrap, strip, fabric, bunting, garland[/tags]
Free chart: Versatile star
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this basic chart. She says,
… Read More...This eight-pointed star pattern has everything going for it as a way to test color combinations and threads in needlepoint. It’s easy (just one stitch), fast (you
Tutorial: Add double ruffle to an A-line skirt
Jona from Fabritopia shares a tutorial on her blog, Stop Staring and Start Sewing, showing how to add a double ruffle to the bottom of an A-line skirt. This is such a cute detail!! Go to the tutorial.
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Giveaway: Super cute sewing pins from Muffins and More
Aren’t these sewing pins cute?? Miss Muffin from Muffins and More is giving away two sets of her handmade sewing pins, and allyou have to do to enter is leave a comment at her blog with a suggestion for a … Read More...
Updated: Free Sewing pattern: Summer Frock for little girls
Summer is here and it’s time to dress your little girl in style! The simple summer frock designed by Susan from Freshly Picked is just what you need. This cute and comfortable dress is perfect for those warm summer days, … Read More...
Roundup: July 4th Sweets
Learn to make these cupcakes at Tidy Mom.
Flag Rice Krispie treats at Snackpicks.com {via Gordon Gossip}.
Red, white and blue fruit pops at The Magic Onions.
Red, white and blue meringues at Poliwig.
Ice cream … Read More...
Edie Eckermans Crochet Books
After I wrote my recent review of Edie Eckman’s latest book, “Around The Corner Crochet Borders
“, I began thinking about how much I like her crochet books. What makes this gal tick? So, I emailed her some questions … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – 4 Eyes
Get even more inspiration from her galleries here and here.
DIY: Body Lotion
DeShawn Marie shares a recipe on her blog for body lotion. She says this recipe is the perfect solution to dry skin and is easy to make. She is also having a soap giveaway, so be sure to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sailor Pants or Shorts for toddlers
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial for making these awesome Sailor Pants/Shorts for toddlers. She shows how to draft the pattern from an existing pair of pants, and then explains how to sew them up into a pair … Read More...
Free pattern: 4th of July Patriotic Outdoor Pillows
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial and applique patterns for making these fabulous patriotic outdoor pillows perfect for 4th of July decor. I am absolutely in love with these pillows – the bold graphics, the spraypainted backgrounds, the vinyl … Read More...