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Tutorial: Toddler leg warmers from adult knee socks
Keep your toddler’s legs warm this winter with a pair of leg warmers. You can make a pair easily out of adult knee socks. Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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GAS at SOFA
I’ve mentioned SOFA, the International Expositions of Sculptural Objects and Functional Art Show because of the appearances of Bullseye and the Corning Museum of Glass’ Hot Glass RoadShow. This post is about GAS, the Glass Art Society being … Read More...
Design Contest: Moonstone
The jewelry store, David Kodner Personal Jewelers wrote to tell us about their current design competition which is open to designers of all levels.
The designs need to be based around the moonstone illustrated here. The top five designs will … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen drawstring giftbag with doily applique
Gretel from A Little Red Ribbon shows how to make this elegant little giftbag. It’s made from linen and has a bit of doily appliqued on to it. Your recipient will know from the packaging that something extra special is … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a toddler-sized bubble skirt
Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make a little bubble skirt for a toddler. You can easily adjust the measurements for a bigger girl if you need. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Reversible circular placemat covers
Kirsty from kootoy00 made these reversible covers to fit over some circular cork placemats, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She says they’re fast to make, which makes them extremely giftable. Go to the tutorial.
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Easy Apple (and Snickers) Dumplings
These apple and snickers dumplings from Bright Ideas sound so yummy and easy to make.
[tags]apples, dumplings, candy bars, Fall[/tags]
Gold Cupcakes
Inspiration: Fat-Quarter
Oh, my! Look what Annet of Fat-Quarter has done with this month’s Stitch Explorer Challenge: laidwork foundation. Find out more from her blog post.
Help save Red Thread Studio
Jan of Poppytalk says,
… Read More...The handmade community is joining together to help a Virginia-based artist get her studio up and running again after she suffered a fire in her studio/handmade goods shop a few months ago. A site, Save the
Enter your SRE project to win $1180 in ribbons
News from Country Bumpkin for SRE enthusiasts:
… Read More...Au ver à Soie and Inspirations are offering you the chance to win a complete set of silk ribbons valued at $1180. All you need to do is create a very small
Tutorial: Fabric napkins to set a pretty table
Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
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Daintiest cross stitch that ever was
I just can’t help but still love any non traditional cross stitch or embroidery. Can you imagine going to your grandmother’s house and seeing this hanging in her cluttered doily infested bathroom? I will be that grandmother…
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Woven Willow Vest From Fiddlesticks Knitting
Another new vest pattern for the season. I really like this one, it’s decorative enough for the office but yet could be understated and work perfectly with jeans. It could also be a necessary layer (for those of us up … Read More...
Tutorial: Attaching a neckband to a t-shirt
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach a neckband to a t-shirt. Looking at a finished t-shirt, it seems as if this would be fairly complex. In reality, it’s a simple process. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Burlap acorns
Rebekah from REal Ideas shows how to make these oversized burlap acorns. The tops are made from real acorn lids. These unique decorations would be a great addition to your fall decor. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Armchair organizer with vintage graphics
Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how to make this lovely armchair or sofa organizer out of a pair of plain white dinner napkins. She used T-shirt transfer sheets to add the vintage graphics, which she shares … Read More...
Shop: Digital Stamp Oasis
I recently came across the most adorable digital stamp shop on Etsy called Digital Stamp Oasis, they have the cutest squirrel images around, so sweet and perfect for all your fall papercrafting needs!
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps … Read More...
Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...