Ellen from The Long Thread shares a how-to for making these pieced coasters. Make them in bright pastels to add a bit of spring color to your home. Go to the tutorial.
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Giveaway on ELP: Photo Template
Erin Leigh Photoshares has a sweet giveaway! Three lucky winners will each win this Sweet 16 Fleur template from Design Aglow. It’s perfect for photographers and scrapbookers! Click here to go to giveaway. Hurry! Entries close today February 23rd.
Free pattern: Cowboy Stars quilt
I like the simplicity of the Sawtooth Star quilt block. Maywood Studio uses it in this plainly handsome pattern Cowboy Stars. It features the Cowyboys & Indians fabric collection by Perry Wahe. Download the free pattern here.
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Freebie: Digital Template from Cathy Zielske
Download this free layered template by Cathy Zielske. It comes in both 12×12 and letter size. In her post she includes a video tutorial showing how she used the template to create a page. Click here to go to download
Tutorial: Creating an Action in Photoshop
Karla Dudley has posted a video tutorial showing how to create an action in Photoshop. Actions help you to quickly do repetitive tasks like resizing photos for posting online. Click here to go to video.
Inspiration du Jour – So Sweet
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Call For Glass Artists – Fallbrook Art Center
I received an email today for a call out to glass artists for an upcoming show at The Fallbrook Art Center. I thought I should pass the information on to all of you. If you’re in California and want … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Kid’s treasure bag
A child’s wonder with the world is evident in the treasure he or she collects from an outing. Emily from Saltwater Kids made this special bag to keep her kids’ treasures from getting lost or smushed on the way home … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy applique for kids’ t-shirts
Emily from The Rubber Punkin posts a tutorial for easy applique using fusible webbing. Use this method to make a quick appliqued t-shirt for kids or onesies for babies. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: City Tote handbag
Martina from Confessions of a Sewing Addict is searching for the perfect handmade bag, and is creating a series of blog posts detailing her attempts at making different styles. The City Tote is the second handbag style in the series. … Read More...
Tissue Paper Flowers
Home of Craft has a tutorial for how to make tissue paper flowers. These would be great to experiment with different shapes and sizes too!
Fun Accessory: Stamping / Hobby Tote Bag
Alluring Impressions has the most perfect tote bag and t-shirt for any stamper, or actually it really works for any hobbyist or crafter, how funny it this? Perfect gift for a crafty friend or of course for yourself 🙂 Visit … Read More...
Color by Kristin – Giveaway!
Of course! And this one is all about colorwork from the Queen of Colors herself, Kristin Nicholas!
I personally had a chance to ask Kristin a question which was: “My question is this. Do you have a … Read More...
Free bargello patterns for St. Patrick’s Day
Bargello Love (of Bargello Needlepoint blog) points us to eight free bargello patterns with St. Patrick’s Day themes. She says, “Many of the patterns are cross stitch designs, but are definitely suitable for Bargello needlepoint.” Go to her post for … Read More...
Embroidery’s divine history (and some free patterns)
Grab a cup of your preferred beverage and settle in to enjoy the latest installment on DMC Thread’s blog. Spokesperson “Emma Broidery” says, “I thought it would be interesting to take a step back and examine the history of needlework, … Read More...
Free vintage embroidery patterns
Maureen (of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions) is sharing a vintage catalog of embroidery designs — 13 pages of these beautiful patterns! Go to Maureen’s blog to download the booklet.
How to recycle a paperback book cover into a postcard
Over at Apartment Therapy there is a fun project from the upcoming book Playing With Books: The Art of Upcycling, Deconstructing, and Reimagining the Book by Jason Thompson for turning a book cover into a fun postcard.
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Tutorial: Make a beach bag from a shower curtain
Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a beach bag out of a shower curtain. Make one now to be ready for a spring beach trip or summertime afternoons … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Swaddling Blanket
When my little girl was just a babe, swaddling was just the thing she needed to feel safe and secure. You can use any small blanket, but these DIY swaddling blanket by Jaime from Prudent Baby is pretty much awesome. … Read More...
Tutorial and templates: Baby boy soft book
Kristena from Thimbly Things participates in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial and set of templates showing how to make a soft baby book. The base of the book is made from soft denim from an old pair … Read More...