Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how to make this pretty patchwork Tumbler Skirt. The angled sides of the tumbler blocks create a flared skirt shape. The bias trim along the hem ‘pops’ the hem. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Reader Survey: How Has Scrapbooking Changed?
Rebecca Ludens over at About Scrapbooking, asks her readers how they have seen scrapbooking change in the last 10 years. Click here to read the responses and add your own!
Tutorial: Pretty Petals Tee
Elizabeth from Dear Lizzy gives a plain t-shirt a feminine makeover with her Pretty Petals Tee. She uses flower shapes die-cut from t-shirt material create pretty neckline detail. Don’t have a die-cut machine? You can also cut the shapes by … Read More...
Book Review- AROUND THE CORNER CROCHET BORDERS by Edie Eckman
I had heard some buzz about this book but wanted to check it out for myself. Fearing it couldn’t live up to its newly minted ‘hype’, I was a bit hesitant to disappoint anyone with a lackluster review. Oh, well. … Read More...
Sew a tutu and give a sick child the chance to be a princess
Natasha from Samster Mommy is hosting a Tutu Drive, collecting dress-up tutus (handmade or purchased) for little girls who are facing life-threatening illnesses. These tutus will give a chance for these little girls to indulge in a little bit of … Read More...
Dr. Seuss coming in September
I found this Dr. Seuss fabric collection at fat quarter Shop. Woo Hoo, I cannot wait ’til this comes out. What shall I make? What shall you make? Go here to sign up for notification when it arrives.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tiered pillowcase-style dress
Melissa from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making a tiered version of the classic pillowcase dress. I love the mixed prints and the easy, breezy fit! And with no waistline and an adjustable … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Love Anyway
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Perfect for Summer!
FRUIT SMOOTHIE – Handmade Cold Process Soap by Soapalaya Soaps
Glass Stands E-Book at Helios Kiln Glass Studios
We’re always looking for cool ways to display the glass pieces that we create and it can be so difficult to find something that lets the glass do all the talking. Helios Kiln Glass Studios is offering an E-Book on … Read More...
How to Stamp a Heart
Polly at Helping Little Hands shared this easy tip with her readers in how to create a heart with letter stamps.
It is a nice looking heart and an easy way to create it without having to buy a specific … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Sunday Bag
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Summer Sunday Purse. I’m lovin’ the small ruffle across the top! The body of the bag is pieced from several fabrics, so have fun … Read More...
Tell Mademoiselle Chaos what sewing tutorials you want to see
Are there sewing projects you’ve dreamed up but can’t bring to fruition because you can’t find a tutorial? Then check out this post by Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire. She wants your input for creating tutorials on her blog. Leave … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered button hairclips and hair elastics
Kaja from Kaja & lilla krax shares a tutorial on her blog for making fabric covered button hairclips and hair elastics. The small covered buttons are the perfect way to call attention to a cute small fabric print that might … Read More...
Technique Videos: Flower Soft Cards and Projects
If you’re not familiar with Flower Soft is really fun product that adds floral dimension and softness to your paper crafting projects, they even have coordinating stamps too. And now they have a brand new website were there will be … Read More...
Skater Girl Cupcakes
How I wish I could go back a few, ahem, years and become a skater girl just to get these cupcakes. Find them HERE at Baking with Ashley.
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Free 4th of July Party Printables
Find a plethora of 4th of July printables for your party (that is correct use of “plethora,” no? couldn’t resist the alliteration) HERE, courtesy of Tweedle Dee Designs. Printables include these cute cupcake toppers, straw flags and bottle … Read More...
DMC is stitching pink
DMC Threads will help fight breast cancer with its new Stitch Pink Campaign. How can you help? The blog encourages you to buy a Stitch Pink Accessory Kit; however, it doesn’t explain what part of the proceeds, if any, will … Read More...
Stitching with a modern vibe
This contemporary needlepunch design — created by PataPri and featured on MrXStitch — has my brain churning with ideas. The simple graphics. The excellent color choices. Let’s all go home and spend the evening needlepunching embroidering French knots!
Recycle your tin cans into baking and gift giving containers
This recycled craft is YUMMY! Pop on over to the blog Chasing Fireflies to get the tasty recipe and how to for making recycled tin can banana bread.
This cleaver crafter ties a bow on top with a tea bag … Read More...