Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It Do]
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Tutorial: Sew a messenger school bag
Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
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Herringbone = fill stitch
Are you watching SharonB’s band-sampler series over on Pin Tangle? It’s a constant source of learning for me. I especially love it when Sharon takes a simple, basic stitch and creates something new and inspired. Here she shows us that rows…
Free pattern with purchase at Polka Dot Bunny
Nicole of Polka Dot Bunny has a deal for you: Purchase an embroidery pattern from her Etsy shop and get this sweet bear & girl decorating a tree pattern free. Get the details from Nicole’s blog.
Tutorial: Capturing fibers with tulle
Nellie of Nellie’s Needles shows us how to create a convincing center for a coneflower by capturing a wad of fibers under tulle. This technique is so brilliant, you’re going to run to your sewing machine to try it. See the tute.
Free pattern: T-Rex reverse applique
Who says that dinosaur motifs are only for boys? Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a girlie T-Rex tank using reverse applique. She also created coordinating shorts with the words “Q T Rex” across the bum. How stinkin cute is that??? …
Free sewing pattern: T-Rex reverse applique
Who says that dinosaur motifs are only for boys? Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a girlie T-Rex tank using reverse applique. She also created coordinating shorts with the words “Q T Rex” across the bum. How stinkin cute is … Read More...
A mid-week pick me up
If you need a pick-me-up, the bold, bright colors of this fabulous necklace by Maria Theresia ought to do the trick! I love the repetition of the shape with the tube beads, and the fun and funky…
Free pattern: Needlecase Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses shares a Sunbonnet Sue pattern that works equally well for a quilt block, a potholder, or a needlecase. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Needlecase Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses shares a Sunbonnet Sue pattern that works equally well for a quilt block, a potholder, or a needlecase. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since … Read More...
Jude tries reverse embroidery
You’ve heard of reverse applique. But what about reverse embroidery? Jude Hill explores the possibility on her what if? blog. See the post.
Tutorial: Kid-sized chef’s hat
After you make your child a kid-sized oven mitt, why not make a chef’s hat to round out the ensemble? Curly Pops shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Curly Pops]
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Tutorial: Kid-sized chef’s hat
After you make your child a kid-sized oven mitt, why not make a chef’s hat to round out the ensemble? Curly Pops shows how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Curly Pops]
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411 on Kreinik silks
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread keeps the silk-embroidery momentum going with a comparison of Kreinik’s Serica, Bella, and Mori silk threads. Great information plus eye candy! See the post.
Product Review – Basic Grey Precision File Set
Today I am beginning a new bi-weekly series: Product Reviews. I will be reviewing products that I currently own and have been using in my personal projects, not ones solicited from manufacturers, so my reviews will be based on my…
Product Review – Basic Grey Precision File Set
Today I am beginning a new bi-weekly series: Product Reviews. I will be reviewing products that I currently own and have been using in my personal projects, not ones solicited from manufacturers, so my reviews will be based on my … Read More...
Contemporary Quilt Along
I found this group at the Quilt With Us community. Kate created it with the following introduction:
Do you like a contemporary color palette? Do you put a twist on traditional patterns? Join this quilt along!
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Technique Video: Resist On Canvas
image by Ranger and Claudine Hellmuth
Claudine Hellmuth has a cool new video out showing how to use her new paints and sticky back canvas with stamps and watermark ink for a cool resist technique. She uses it in a lovely peice of…
Technique Video: Resist On Canvas
Claudine Hellmuth has a cool new video out showing how to use her new paints and sticky back canvas with stamps and watermark ink for a cool resist technique. She uses it in a lovely peice of jewelry but it … Read More...
Just what I was looking for – Oilcloth lunch bag pattern
This looks like a great simple lunch bag pattern from Skip to my Lou. I’m going to make this tonight and report back on my findings. I have a great cute piece of vinyl covered cotton.
It is back to school…