Love this hearts and roses pattern by Sewfrenchembroidery.com . The pattern/ chart is available free to download at her website. This piece would look amazing on a lacy card.
Free Pattern – Fourth Of July Fire Rockets
I actually found this pattern back in February and just had to save it for Independence day.
It’s very cute and would look amazing as a table centerpiece. Or let the little ones play a toss and catch game at … Read More...
And the winner is…………
Congrats to Chris! You’re the winner of this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway. Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
And thanks to everyone who entered. If you didn’t win check back later this month, Stampin’ Up offers one … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit Stitch Dictionary
Congratulations to Carol.
I am a little obsessed with knitting stitch dictionaries. They’re so fun to look through and play with, wondering what kind of pattern you might make with that stitch, and sometimes actually doing it.
This week’s giveaway … Read More...
Freebie: Hippie Dude Digital Stamp
This Father’s Day tell your dad he’s totally a cool and groovy cat with a card made using this fun freebie digital stamp. Download a color or black and white version of this Hippie Dude to color yourself over at … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Tropical wrap maxi dress
This tropical wrap maxi dress has me dreaming of the beach! Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making it. It’s actually a variation on her Wrap Dress (free pattern). She lengthens the dress and changes the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a door draft guard
Sew4Home shows how you can make a draft guard to keep the cold air out in the winter, or the hot air out in the summer. Their cutting dimensions will make one to fit a 36″ door, but you can … Read More...
Decorating Fabric with Bleach
Here’s a fun project for the Summer- Restyling Shirts & Jeans using bleach! Annette from Fiber Artsy posted this tutorial on her blog.
She says: “Do you have an old shirt or pair of jeans that need a little help? … Read More...
Great Scraproom Tour Video
Drew Scott takes us on a tour of his scrapbook room. In this 30 minute tour you can see how he organizes his various supplies. What I liked about this tour, is that though he has a lot of supplies, … Read More...
DIY Miniature Table
If you like making dollhouse miniatures here’s a little bistro table. The original tutorial is in French but here’s a translated version.You can change up the faux marble top for the type of your choice, to better suit your … Read More...
Project: Graduation Card
Tell the graduate how proud you are of them with this vintage style congratulations card. Annette Green used pattern papers, ribbon and flower accents and created this card using products from Graphic 45, visit their blog for step by step … Read More...
5 things to check before taking your sewing machine for repairs
Sooner or later, every sewing machine is going to misbehave. Sometimes the fix is simple, but sometimes it’s something that requires a professional. Agy from Green Issues shares 5 things you can check before taking your machine in for repairs. … Read More...
Easy Rope Coaster DIY
Laura Gummerman is a staff writer for “A Beautiful Mess” and she has a tutorial for this marvelous Easy Rope Coaster DIY. She used rope and Neon Para-Cord. None of us want our good wood furniture marked up with damp … Read More...
Tutorial: Rustic flag banner from lace and ribbon
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make this rustic USA flag banner from lace and ribbon. An embroidered square of fabric makes the field of blue and stars, and the red … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring
Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to add stretchy gathers to a garment. Use it for a waistband, a bodice, a neckline, or wrist cuffs. Rows of stitching with elastic thread in the bobbin creates the stretchy gathers. Modkid … Read More...
Creative Ways to Make Your Own House Numbers
Adding curb appeal to your home doesn’t just stop at the garden, flowers, and porch décor. Put your own extra touch of creativity to your house numbers with these great DIY ideas. They are all beautiful and very easy to … Read More...
Free Pattern – Basket Weave Pillow
Love this stitch as it really adds dimension to the cushion. This would be great in natural colors and used in a nautical room. You could also add some texture to a Hampton’s styled beach room. The pattern is free … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag football belt
Kim from Sew Spot shows how you can make a flag football belt. This is a great project to get the kids outside and active! It has three fabric “flags” attached with Velcro. The goal is to take other players’ … Read More...
20 Father’s Day Cards for Kids to Make
This Father’s Day, why not let the kids make a personalized card for dad, grandpa, and any other special guy in their life. They can make a great keepsake card using fingerprints or a hand print, they can create one … Read More...
Project: Sherlock Box
Anyone else as obsessed with the show “Sherlock” as I am? I can’t wait for the new season to start here in the US! I’m also a huge fan of the original books so I’m in love with this awesome … Read More...