Dana from MADE tells how she made this shirred dress for her little girl out of an adult button-down shirt. Get the how-to.
[photo from MADE]
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Tutorial: Sew a quilted reversible coat for your dog
Katrina from Roots and Wings Co made this quilted coat for her aging dog, whose joints were beginning to ache in the cold weather. The coat is reversible, with one side featuring a Halloween theme and the other a Christmas theme. …
Tutorial: Sew a quilted reversible coat for your dog
Katrina from Roots and Wings Co made this quilted coat for her aging dog, whose joints were beginning to ache in the cold weather. The coat is reversible, with one side featuring a Halloween theme and the other a Christmas … Read More...
Free pattern: Flower Pot Pillow
This cheery pillow is a free bonus project made from a block in Cindy Lammon’s new book Flower Pots. Get the pillow pattern at Hyacinth Quilt Designs. You can get the book at Connecting Threads.
Technorati Tags: book, block, free pattern,…
Tutorial: Vinyl fabric coasters
Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shows how to make these super cute vinyl fabric coasters. You can turn any cotton fabric into vinyl fabric with iron-on vinyl. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fireflies and Jellybeans]
…A Weekend With Stephanie!
So, Stephanie’s forming a new business, and she wants to celebrate!
What do you mean, “Stephanie who?”?
You know, Stephanie, of The Yarn Harlot! Ok, now that we’re on the same page, Stephanie and Tina of The Sock Summit are forming a…
Flower Pot Macarons
Need I mention my adoration of sweet stuff on sticks again? I suppose not, but seriously, how cute are these macarons in flower pots? Find the how-tos HERE at Trissalicious.
Technorati Tags: macarons, flower pot, lollipop sticks
Needlework tutorial catch-up
Needlework tutorial catch-up
Even more free patterns!
For personal use only, please.
(1) Vive l’automne! from Brodyzen Creations.
(2) Les 3 cerises by Cachounette.
(3) Boule de Noel No. 3 by Les petites croix de Symiote.
(4) Embroidered bed pocket by Cori Blunt for the Stitchers Angel Project.
(5) Acorns for biscornu and fob by…
Even more free embroidery patterns!
If you’re always on the lookout for free embroidery and cross-stitch patterns to add to your collection, this roundup is packed with inspiration. Over the years, so many generous designers have shared their work online, and posts like this help … Read More...
Celebrate National Punctuation Day
I am a firm believer in th
e proper use of punctuation, so imagine my glee upon reading The Washington Post’s (note the use of a possessive apostrophe) Metro section this morning that today is National Punctuation Day, founded by Jeff…
New Release: Papertrey Ink
image by Nicole Heady
Papertrey Ink has just released their new stamps for September, lots of fantastic Christmas and holiday designs including trees, swirls, stockings and my favorite vintage labels which coordinates with the Label 1 Spellbinders Nestabilities die.
-Heather
…New Release: Papertrey Ink
Papertrey Ink has just released their new stamps for September, lots of fantastic Christmas and holiday designs including trees, swirls, stockings and my favorite vintage labels which coordinates with the Label 1 Spellbinders Nestabilities die.
-Heather
Do you Love … Read More...
Sneak peek: More peeks at Flora & Fauna by Patty Young
Last week she gave us a little teaser peek, but this week we get the full reveal of Patty Young’s new Flora & Fauna fabric line. Birds, flowers, dots, and bright colors put this right at the top of my “must…
Free pattern catch-up
Whoa! Look what’s been happening while I was wallowing around on the heating pad. The patterns/charts for all of these lovely projects are free for your personal use! Click the links to get the patterns.
Free Christmas pattern catch-up
Whoa! Look what’s been happening while I was wallowing around on the heating pad. The patterns/charts for all of these lovely projects are free for your personal use! Click the links to get the patterns. Looking for more Christmas Embroidery … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper Earrings
Reader Chelsey Carter Mona is the jeweler behind SilverBug Studio Jewelry at Etsy. She is also a fairly new blogger.
She plans to post tutorials twice a week. Check out this post for the first of these planned tutorials. This one is…
Tutorial: Zipper Earrings
Reader Chelsey Carter Mona is the jeweler behind SilverBug Studio Jewelry at Etsy. She is also a fairly new blogger.
She plans to post tutorials twice a week. Check out this post for the first of these planned tutorials. This … Read More...
Ylang Ylang oil
Ylang ylang oil is one of my favorite essential oils. It has a lovely scent and is fantastic in perfumes, and can help ease anxiety, depression, and stress.
The Essential Wholesale blog has a helpful post on ylang ylang oil and its different…