Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is a…
Lookie what she made: Diaper bag for a sports fan
Look at this diaper bag that ReFabulous made for a sports-loving friend! The body of the bag is made from a jersey from the friend’s favorite team. The sides and handles are made from cargo pants, and the lining is … Read More...
Tutorial: Doodle bags for coloring on the go
The kids can take their coloring with them with these doodle bags. The pockets are sized especially to hold crayons. Mandy from MaKC Creations shows you how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Doodle bags for coloring on the go
Editor’s Note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active. Similar projects are a Draughtsman’s Pouch Art Tote and a Child’s Activity Bag with crayon pockets.
The kids can take their coloring with them with these … Read More...
Free pattern: Roses to embroider on paper
DJ of Prick And Stitch Is My Craft is sharing her original pattern for a sweet pair of roses. She says,
This beautiful rose pattern is easy for beginners to stitch and if you are experienced at greetings card embroidery you will…
Free embroidery pattern: Owl
Whooooo is giving us this free embroidery pattern? Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog. Get the pattern.
Japanese-motif soaps
Martha Stewart has a tutorial on making these beautiful Japanese print soaps, which are perfect for hostess gifts or when you need a quick present! Find the instructions here.
Plain/fancy CQ seam treament from SharonB
If you watch SharonB’s “CQ Detail” series over on Pin Tangle blog, you see plenty of lovely seam treatments that deserve to be emulated. I’m giving this one special mention because I love the way it demonstrates the power of color…
Hook up some brooches
Wow. Look what Mary Stanley of Art Spirit has been hooking! Here’s a nifty modern use for your traditional wool-strip rug-hooking skills. Mary says,
…hooked circles that will be pins or flowers. This group I hooked on burlap, trimmed and glued the sides…
Brilliant: Die-cut felt with Big Shot Express
April of Felt-o-rama just bought a Sizzix Big Shot Express to use in die-cutting shapes from felt. The major advantage of this model is that it has an electric pushbutton instead of a handcrank. (Much less wear and tear on the old…
Feed Dog’s Spot quilt is spot on
Pebbles Pear Sweater From Classic Elite
I like this top, it’s easy, summery and casual enough to wear with jeans. Plus it’s green. Can’t go wrong with green.
But the best part… it’s FREE! From Classic Elite Yarns, here: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/93/Top1.php
Pebbles Pear Sweater From Classic Elite
I like this top, it’s easy, summery and casual enough to wear with jeans. Plus it’s green. Can’t go wrong with green.
But the best part… it’s FREE! From Classic Elite Yarns, here: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/93/Top1.php
BEYOND THE SQUARE CROCHET MOTIFS
This colorful book may make a nice addition to your crochet library if you don’t already own a bunch of crochet square books. While these ’squares’ are not all square, many are repeats of those seen in other books. However,…
More inspiration from Susan Elliott
This morning I flipped quickly through post after post in my blog reader. Until I came to this page, which stopped me in my tracks and made me gasp. Susan Elliott is freakin amazing. This salute to tea is a piece…
How much fabric do you need to make a jacket?
The latest in the “How Much Fabric?” series on After the Dress is a chart showing how much fabric is typically needed to make a jacket. Thank you Gwen for compiling such a resource for sewists! Get the chart.
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Tutorial: Sew a skirt in 20 minutes
Tutorial: Father’s Day mini quilt
Image posted with permission
Talented, crafty girls Rebecca, Anjeanette, and Katrina of Roots and Wings Co blog share how to make this beautiful and heartfelt Father’s Day gift. I predict moist eyes for any father presented with, Daddy, no matter how big we get, we will always reach for…
BC Crop for Kids
If you’re local to British Columbia Canada check out the BC Crop for Kids to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event will be held atthe Ramada Plaza Conference Centre in Abbotsford, from October 23-25th. Crop seats are already sold…
BC Crop for Kids
If you’re local to British Columbia Canada check out the BC Crop for Kids to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event will be held atthe Ramada Plaza Conference Centre in Abbotsford, from October 23-25th. Crop seats are already … Read More...