It seems like everywhere you turn today you will see a sale. Well, if you’re a glassworker, here’s one that you won’t want to miss. Last week’s sale and this weeks sale will overlap until March 30th. That means there’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a patchwork apple
I love me some apples, but this may be the yummiest apple ever. It’s made of fabric, patchwork at that! The Wool Food Mama shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
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Sneak Peek: Full Bloom fabric line by Bari J.
Bari of Bari J. Handbags and Accessories gives us a sneak peek of her new fabric line, Full Bloom. Gorgeous!! Read about it on her blog, or see the full line from Windham Fabrics.
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Fabric flowers pictorial tutorial by Blair of wise craft
I’m so happy I discovered Blair of wise craft and her amazing flowers and complete pictorial tutorial with a downloadable template. The fabric she used is so stunning! Pictured is the flower and the finished flower is the charm … Read More...
Fortune of French knots
In response to a reader’s question, Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has put together an awesome list of online resources for learning to stitch French knots. She also adds some tips of her own. Here’s everything you need to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich wrap
My little girl starts kindergarten next year, so I’m on the hunt for earth-friendly lunchpacking solutions. Betz White offers a tutorial on CraftStylish for making a reusable sandwich wrap. Bye, by, baggies! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Quilt sandwich
The quilt-along series at oh, fransson! blog is up to part 13, Making the Quilt Sandwich. Elizabeth has excellent, practical advice for those of us who don’t have someone to assist us in laying out the layers and getting them … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s dress from dad’s shirt
I love this little dress so much! Amazing Mae made it from an old men’s dress shirt. (The dress shirt was old, not the man! But I digress…)
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Cute, practical, and easy to make
Anyone Can Quilt claims that this is the cutest needle case EVER. And I’m inclined to agree. Designed by Monica of The Happy Zombie and featured in Quilts and More magazine, this charming little mushroom holds not only your needles … Read More...
One-Of-A-Kind Clips
Do you want to have some great one-of-a-kind clips to hang up everything from artwork to great art prints? You can even use these outside when you hang up your laundry, give it some pretty and some flair! Betz White … Read More...
Free chart: Best wishes bunny
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is a sweet bunny designed by Debra Page. Get the chart.
Tutorial: Sew a “wabbit” softie!
In honor of spring, why not make one of these “wabbit” softies? Yoonie from Yoonie At Home shares a template and a tutorial. Get the how-to.
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Free Printables
Click on over to Creature Comforts to download free printable mailing labels, that can easily be incorporated into your scrapbooking projects.
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Board Book Tutorial
Nicole Snow has written this Step-by-Step guide to creating a keepsake mini-album from a child’s board book.
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Tutorial: Sew a cleaning dust mitt
Just in time for spring cleaning, We Wilsons shows how to make this cleaning dust mitt. She used a terry cloth shirt she found at a rummage sale, though you could easily use an old towel or sweatshirt instead. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a flower trug from a feedsack
Junk Camp shows how to make a flower trug (for carrying flowers in from the garden) from a feedsack and a spindle. Don’t have a feedsack? Use a tea towel or any other piece of fabric. Don’t have a spindle? … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zig zag quilt
Amandajean of Crazy Mom Quilts is guest-starring on Bee Square Blog, where she has posted a tutorial for making a zig zag quilt “without piecing those pesky triangles!” Great idea! See the tute.
Free pattern: Colonial Sue
CC of Suestreehouse regularly shares with us wonderful patterns for Sunbonnet Sues from all walks of life. This week, her gift is an unusual variation on Sue – a Colonial lady with a parasol. Get the pattern.
Plant Your Flowers the Sustainable Way – Recycled and Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas
Looking to brighten up your space with flowers and do your part for the planet? You’re in the right place. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or you’re just starting to dabble in gardening, there’s something incredibly satisfying about planting … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bias binding
Do you hate cutting and cutting and cutting bias strips, trying to make enough to bind a quilt while keep the cuts accurate? I do. But Sheri of Sheri Howard Designs has put together a tutorial that simplifies the cutting … Read More...