I recently shared with you a cool technique video by Patti Behan and I’ve now discovered she has a wonderful blog dedicated to sharing her techniques! My favorites are her step by step technique videos on how to make animal … Read More...
Grosgrain – Kookles Nursing cover
Another Grosgrain Giveaway This time is is a
Kookles Nursing Cover GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
With my first baby I wa able to just sit on my own and breastfeed in privacy but with a 2 yearold running around I am sure … Read More...
Winner: Celebrate Summer quilt
Down by the River blogger just got news her entry (closeup of a section shown here) won the Celebrate Summer competition hosted by Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Congratulations! It’s so pretty. Go here for details.
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Inspiration: Random eye candy
Moneik Quilts blog is making this quilt from a Simple Day at The Lake pattern. Those browns look so yummy. Go here to read more about it.
Next up, The Thread Studio online shop based in Australia has beautifully executed art quilts. Go here…
Tutorial: Yogurt Pot Mini album
Avital shows how to upcycle an empty yogurt container into a cute mini album. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Yogurt Pot Mini album
Avital shows how to upcycle an empty yogurt container into a cute mini album. Click here to go to tutorial.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out new products and experimenting with techniques and designs. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – MAS1210
Get more inspiration from her gallery.
Inspiration du Jour – MAS1210
Get more inspiration from her gallery.
Biggs and Featherbelle Field Trip
Join Hello Craft this Saturday at Biggs & Featherbelle Headquarters! Get a behind the scenes look at how Kelly and Kasey, sisters and co-owners of Biggs and Featherbelle, run their business. You will learn how they create health conscious body care…
Going back to school
I found some great ideas at Heart of the Matter for the first week of school. Includes great activities like a scavenger hunt, a “firsts” activity and more!!
And here’s a great printable for making your own classroom scavenger hunt.
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Tutorial: Woven ribbon scrap belt
Just when I think it’s safe to declutter my studio, along comes a project like this one scrap ribbon belt by Ashley of Little Blue Boo. It’s like candy!!! It’s made from small strips of ribbon that are woven together. …
Tutorial: Woven ribbon scrap belt
Just when I think it’s safe to declutter my studio, along comes a project like this one scrap ribbon belt by Ashley of Little Blue Boo. It’s like candy!!! It’s made from small strips of ribbon that are woven together. … Read More...
Vitrigraph: Gravity and Hot Glass
Have you ever seen vitrigraph glass? Hot about a pot melt? Similar techniques for handling melted glass. Basically glass is placed in a terra cotta flower pot ( german made so it can handle high temperatures) that has a hole…
Vitrigraph: Gravity and Hot Glass
Have you ever seen vitrigraph glass? Hot about a pot melt? Similar techniques for handling melted glass. Basically glass is placed in a terra cotta flower pot ( german made so it can handle high temperatures) that has a hole … Read More...
Pattern: Embellished Patchwork Twirl skirt
This little girl skirt passes the twirl test. Pattern details: Girls 12mo – 8yr. Available at Scientific Seamstress.
From Craft Gossip Flickr group, via chegeman72.
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Giveaway: Join AQS and you’re entered
Join AQS or renew your membership and you are automatically entered for a chance to win some awesome prizes like the Birds ’n Roses book, shown here. The Grande Prize includes a HandiQuilter®. Go here for details. Cost to join is $25 USD.
Via Ruby Jane’s…
Housework Whenever! coming soon
I love this new fabric line Housework Whenever!. Original design by Sharon Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics.
Go here to see the swatch gallery. It’s all stash worthy.
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Tutorial: Anthro-inspired dress with gathered skirt and belt
Alexis from My Mama Made It was shows how to make this Anthropologie-inspired dress with a printed gathered skirt and a belted waist. She made it from a solid ribbed tank and a printed shirt. The belt is not attached to…
Tutorial: Anthro-inspired dress with gathered skirt and belt
Alexis from My Mama Made It was shows how to make this Anthropologie-inspired dress with a printed gathered skirt and a belted waist. She made it from a solid ribbed tank and a printed shirt. The belt is not attached … Read More...
Cookie Cocktails
Cookies and cocktails, two of my favorite things. Cookie cocktails, my heaven. Find the recipes HERE at Rachel Ray, including liquid oreos, mint milano remix and vanilla wafter whirls.
Technorati Tags: cookies, cocktails, store-bought