Learn to stitch on paper while making this lovely summer-spirited greeting card. DMCThread’s Blog shares the pattern and thorough instructions. See the post.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly.
Red, White and Blue Ice Box Cookies
Find the recipe for these gorgeous red white and blue (actually, Berry Raspberry) ice box cookies HERE at The Cooking Photographer.
(Update: I added the links again, not sure why they weren’t published the first time around!)
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Baseball Strawberries
Baseball strawberries? A perfect combo. Find tips on making them HERE from Grin and Bake It.
Are you hosting a Baseball themed party? Check out these Baseball Party Decorations.
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Tutorial: Summertime bandana tote bags
Pam at Sallygoodin shows how to turn a pair of brightly colored bandanas into a fun summertime tote bag. The printed fabric squares are already hemmed on the edges, which makes a quick, easy project perfect for beginners. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool felt baby shoes with Matryoshka applique
CraftBits has the how-to for making these sweet little baby shoes with a Matryoshka applique on each toe. These would make a great gift to welcome a new baby! The wool felt is soft and warm on baby’s feet, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Papercuts
Tutorial: Fancy lacy “Ladylike skirt” for little girls
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff participates in Crafterhours’ Skirt Week with a tutorial showing how to make this fancy lacy “Ladylike” skirt for little girls. I love the soft romantic colors in her example! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Toddler’s pillowcase dress from two fat quarters
The classic pillowcase dress doesn’t have to be made from pillowcases. You can make a toddler-sized pillowcase dress from a pair of fat quarters. Aubrey from Mauby’s Fabric shares a tutorial on her blog showing how. Grab up a … Read More...
Tutorial: Beginner’s Bias Tape Bag
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make her Beginner’s Bias Tape Bag. This reversible fabric purse is quick and easy to make, perfect for a beginning sewist – or an expert sewist who wants a quick project. She made … Read More...
Tutorial and Freebie: Baby Shower Banner
Kathleen of Twig and Thistle shows how to make a banner for a baby shower. The tutorial, which appears on Paper Crave, includes a free download of the letter circles in blue and pink. Click here to go to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Oh The Places I’ve Gone!
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Stamped Soap
I’ve never thought about using rubber stamps to decorate bars of soap. But, after reading about doing just that on the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps blog, I can’t wait to try it!
Tutorial: Make a toddler-sized bib from a handtowel
Autie from mAde by Autie shows how to make this toddler-sized bib. This is such a practical bib! The large size and the sleeves provide amply coverage for the inevitable food spills, while the toweling is a thick and absorbant … Read More...
Fun Lunch Inspiration
Eye candy galore is the foodie site leukelunch….unless you speak Dutch–I believe it’s Dutch, am I wrong?–then you are in a lucky place, for you also have the how-tos for creating … Read More...
Marshmallow Building Blocks
Learning while snacking? Perfect for my 2 year old. Find this inspiring idea from Marie of Make and Takes over HERE at Skip to My Lou. {spotted on Ohdeedoh}
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Free charts: Cross-stitch
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a nursing cover for discrete breastfeeding
Head over to our sister site CraftBits for a tutorial showing how to make a breastfeeding/nursing cover. A fabric cover like this allows a new mother to breastfeed her baby while still maintaining her modesty. Make it from a breathable … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy shirred summer skirt
Angie from Quality Time shows how to use shirring with elastic thread to make this pretty summer skirt with ruffled hem. The shirring is an easy technique, and creates a loose stretch in the waistband comfortable for the hot summer … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own vinyl golf club headcovers
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a set of vinyl golf club headcovers for Dad. It’s a bit late to get them started as a Father’s Day gift, but there’s no reason you can’t get a head start … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a homemade butterfly net
Little Birdie Secrets helped out at Skip To My Lou’s Craft Camp last week with a tutorial showing how to make a homemade butterfly net for the kids. I don’t know how many butterflies they’ll catch, but they’ll get a … Read More...