Blogger SummerSadie shares with us her three failed attempts to machine bind a quilt. Go here to see her photos. Afterwards, she said she is resigned to doing it by hand. But, I agree with Joy who commented, I like the first machine binding stitch attempt. It is…
Tutorial: Yo-yo pillow cover
Design Sponge shows how to create a pillow cover encrusted with fabric yo-yos. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Design Sponge]
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Give-away: Bunny Hill gift certificate
Get a chance to win a $50 gift certificate towards a Bunny Hill Design at Mama Spark’s World. Go here to get details.
Via Crispy Quilts
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Tutorial: Adding cuffs to a shorts pattern
The folks over at CraftStylish show how to alter a shorts pattern to add a cuff. I love this finish! Get the how-to.
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Sewing Pattern: Adding cuffs to a shorts pattern
The folks over at CraftStylish show how to alter a shorts pattern to add a cuff. I love this finish! Get the how-to.
[photo from CraftStylish]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, shorts, cuff, pattern, alteration, add[/tags] Looking for more Shorts patterns? Check … Read More...
Glasswork in Nairobi
More glass from around the world. This stop is Kenya, where our President here in the US has family. The glass shop is in Nairobi, opposite the Nairobi National Park. It’s the Kitengela Glass Studio and they make some absolutely wonderful…
Glasswork in Nairobi
More glass from around the world. This stop is Kenya, where our President here in the US has family. The glass shop is in Nairobi, opposite the Nairobi National Park. It’s the Kitengela Glass Studio and they make some absolutely … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable sandwich bags for back-to-school
Sewing Tutorial: Reusable sandwich bags for back-to-school
Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make reusable sandwich bags. They’re made from clear vinyl,
velcro, and pretty ribbon. If you want to include your child in the back-to-school preparations, let them pick out the ribbon. Go … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sewing buckram interfacing
When your sewing project needs that extra bit of structure and stability, buckram interfacing can be a real game-changer. Whether you’re working on a hat, a bag, or even curtain headers, the addition of buckram can make all the difference … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing buckram interfacing
When your project needs extra structure, a lining (or interlining) of buckram interfacing may be exactly what you need. Christine Sews shows how to sew on this stiff interfacing. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sewing buckram interfacing
When your project needs extra structure, a lining (or interlining) of buckram interfacing may be exactly what you need. Christine Sews shows how to sew on this stiff interfacing. Get the how-to.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Wavy sherbet goodness
Image by Fiber & Pulp
Linda of Fiber & Pulp blog is working on a piece called Sherbert Layers in a class she’s taking. This is just a bit of it, go here to see the rest. Beautiful job. I hope Linda will share photos…
New Release: American Art Stamps
image by American Art Stamps
American Art stamps has recently released a wonderful new inspirational stamp line called Zenspirations. Each image is available wood mounted or cling mounted. Perfect to make an uplifting card for a friend who’s feeling down!
…Tutorial: Pinwheels
Amy Martin has posted a tutorial for making pinwheels on the Kenner Road blog. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Pinwheels
Amy Martin has posted a tutorial for making pinwheels on the Kenner Road blog. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Adding patchwork panels to jeans legs
Lily from Block-a-Day shows to add patchwork panels to the bottom jeans legs. Not only does this create a pair of boutique-style jeans, it’s can also be an economical solution to an unexpected growth spurt! Get the how-to.
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Sewing Tutorial: Adding patchwork panels to jeans legs
Lily from Block-a-Day demonstrates a fantastic way to upcycle your jeans by adding patchwork panels to the bottom of the legs. This technique not only transforms plain jeans into boutique-style fashion but also serves as a creative and budget-friendly solution … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny fabric tetra charms
Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make these tiny little fabric tetra charms. Looking at the construction of these little charms, the shape seems to be similar to individual-serving paper sour cream containers. She shows them hanging from a bracelet, but…
Tutorial: Tiny fabric tetra charms
Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make these tiny little fabric tetra charms. Looking at the construction of these little charms, the shape seems to be similar to individual-serving paper sour cream containers. She shows them hanging from a bracelet, … Read More...