Priti from Arm Candy For You shows how to make a summer sundress for a little girl. I love that big pocket in the front – perfect for all the treasures that come home from the park or a walk … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Themed Minibook
Nathalie Kalbach has posted a tutorial to make this beach themed mini book perfect for this time of year! She uses a variety of products from Tatteredd Angels as well as inking and painting techniques. Click here to go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Doll crib bumpers
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityposts a tutorial on her blog how to make a set of crib bumpers for a dolly’s bed. This is so insanely cute!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Pickup Some Creativity]
Read all about it: Sewing machine needles and what all those numbers mean
I’ll admit that I’m fairly ignorant when it comes to sewing machine needles. I know to change the needle every now and then, and I know to match the description on the package to the type of fabric I’m … Read More...
Burn Baby Craft-How to singe the eges of satin and organza to make flowers
Over at the blog Little Birdie Secrets there are a who bunch of different styles of flowers made by singing the edges of satin and organza. Pop on over to see the different styles and the how-to. What a great … Read More...
Online Class: Love Your Pictures, Love Your Pages
Shimelle Laine will be holding a summer online class called Love Your Pictures, Love Your pages. The class will focus on photography and scrapbooking, and will include 24 lessons in PDF format. Class begins July 5th, and runs for four … Read More...
Tutorial: Spruce up your towel with polka dot appliques
Vanessa from V and Co shows an easy way to spruce up a plain towel for some pooltime cuteness. She appliques circles cut out of another towel to make giant polka dots. Get the how-to for making your own.… Read More...
FOR YOUR CROCHET APPLIQUES
One of my favorite products has been hard to find. But, I just found where to purchase it! I haven’t used this website yet, so I can’t speak to their worthiness, but the fact that they carry Aleene products … Read More...
Review: 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges
Jill at A Matter of Memories has posted a review of the idea book by Elizabeth Karthner, 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges. Click here to go to review
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Summer Fun
1. Lemon Parfait Refreshing Massage Bar by Sinami Soap Company
2. Summer Bath Fizzies by Scrubs by Studds
3. Mini Soapsicle Set by KcSoapsNmore
Tutorial: Make a ruffled umbrella from dollar store items
Becky Waldrop shares a tutorial over at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she turned some common dollar store items into a fabulous ruffled umbrella. This would be awesome for little girls! Actually, this would be awesome for all-grown-up girls, too!! … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a drawstring binky bag to keep pacifiers at the ready
When you’re in need of a pacifier, it’s generally because there’s a fussy baby you’re wanting (needing) to quiet. And it never fails that the fussier the baby, the deeper the pacifier is hidden in the recesses of the diaper … Read More...
Technique: Pearlized Stamping Resist
Join Jennifer McGuire on the Hero Arts blog as she shares a technique video on how to do this lovely pearlized embossing technique. Click here for the video.
-Heather
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Tutorial: A-line skirt with geometric design at the hem
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a tutorial for making this fabulous pieced A-line skirt with a geometric design around the hem. It’s part of their Skirt Week series. The piecing is easy, but it looks complicated. Be prepared for some dropped … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfectly matched motifs when joining fabrics
Donna Babylon, author of Decorating Sewlutions, shares a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to achieve perfectly matched motifs when joining fabrics. Fusible tape makes it quick and painless. Find out how to do it at Sew4Home.
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Tutorial: Super Simple, Super Cute Skirt for toddler girls
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a super simple toddler skirt that happens to also be super cute. Your little girl will love the fancy frilliness of the eyelet fabric; you’ll love the fact that the finished … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric business card holder
Quilt In Progress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this clever business card holder. The body is made from a quilting cotton, with strips of ribbon for the sides and holding the shape. This doesn’t take … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a portable ironing board
Head over to Patchwork Posse to find out how to make your own portable ironing board. By making it yourself, you can create it to the size that best fits your sewing needs and travel style. I often use large … Read More...