Leigh Ann from the object project used an image from a coloring book as a pattern for this owl-appliqued “scrubby buddy” batt matt. Brilliant! She posts a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute, and go raid … Read More...
Free pattern: Brown sugar pillow
Check out these cute ‘half square triangle’ pillows designed by Lindy Rhyan for Quiltmag blog. Go here to download pattern.
Tutorial: How to make piped binding
Piped binding is a great way to finish the edges of pillows or blankets. It’s also a great detail for jackets and other constructed garments. The Home EC Teacher’s Daughter shows you how to make piped binding. Get the how … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler pants from adult shirt sleeves
luvinthemommyhood shows how to turn a set of sleeves from an adult shirt into a pair of pants for your toddler. The cuffs of the sleeves become the cuffs of the pants. Go to the tutorial.
Needle felted birdies for every season and occasion by Lauren Alane
I actually found Lauren on twitter under “mosshill” and followed the links to her Flickr. Lauren lives in Florida and loves to Needle felt and sew. Lauren has been able to create the most adorable feathered friends that everyone would … Read More...
Sneak peek: Kitty Litter fabric from Michael Miller
If you love kitties, check out the latest batch of kitty-themed fabric from Michael Miller. Awwww…. She’s a good little kitty, she is… See the swatches at Michael Miller.com.
[image from MakingItFun]
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Sewing Tutorial: Swim bags with from beach towels
The Idea Room shares a pair of tutorials for making swim bags from beach towels. Share shares instructions for a drawstring backpack and a sling bag. When she made them, she purchased two towels: one to sew into the bag … Read More...
DIY CROCHET GOODIES
I saw the crochet hooks this gal made on her website and became immediately enchanted. You will too! Lady Willow and I have been emailing and she graciously offered her tutorials for my blog. So, take advantage of this, all … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a top from neckties
CraftStylish shows how to make this cool top from a bunch of neckties. They ripped the ties apart (with a seam ripper, of course) to isolate the pretty silk from the bulkier innards. Then, they sewed those strips into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a mobile of fabric butterflies
Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make these awesome fabric butterflies. She made a group of them and then hung them together in a mobile. Get the how-to.
[via Sew, Mama, Sew!]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, butterfly, mobile[/tags]
Tutorial: Garden tote with many pockets for tools
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs offers a free tutorial for this garden tote. Look at all those pockets! They’re just what you need to tote your garden tools around. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, garden, tote, bag[/tags]
Delica Sample Book Tutorial – Track your colors!
I am passionate about documenting my processes, color forumulas and just about every thing I make. When I came across today’s link I immediately thought, how can I translate that to some of what I work with. I’ve had visions … Read More...
Wet felted vessel pictorial tutorial by Zed of the UK
Zed lives in the UK and she loves color, and textures and when she puts them together colorful textural felt is created. Zed is relatively new to felting, but it appears as if she has many felting techniques well under … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring backpack
Chica and Jo post a tutorial for making a simple drawstring backpack. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, drawstring, bag, backpack[/tags]
Bargello do’s and don’ts
Check the Bargello Needlepoint blog for an excellent reference list. The do’s and don’ts apply equally well to almost any needlepoint project. See the post.
The color BLACK: A unifying choice
Do you ever get stuck picking out a border color for your quilt top? I know I do, especially when the top has numerous colors and varied fabric styles – descriptive term super-scrappy comes to mind.
This border dilemna is … Read More...
Idea Book Reviews
Jill from A Matter of Memories has posted two reviews about recent scrapbooking idea books.
Get Creative With Type by Brian Tippets
The Busy Scrapper
by Courtney Walsh
[tags]scrapbooking, idea book, review[/tags]
Sneak peek: Porcelina from Michele D’Amore
Get a sneak peek of Porcelina, Michele D’Amore’s new line for Marcus Fabrics: “The large scale abstract stripe and paisley combine with the gentle movement of swirls and fun flowers, for a contemporary, understated feeling in artful quilts, … Read More...
Lookie what THEY made: Round robin “Sacred Purse”
Yoli’s Sacred Journey shares a photo of a recently completed project that is sacred indeed. It’s called the Sacred Purse, and it’s a round-robin altered purse. This purse has traveled thousands of miles and been touched by many artistic hands … Read More...
Amazing Mosaic Art by Angela Zimek
If you want to see incredible art, click through to the Mosaic Art Sources blog post highlighting Angela Zimek. You will never look at rocks and glass the same way again.